The Land of Israel Compared to Egypt

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  1. In Praise of the Land

    Rabbi Elchanan Samet

    Parashat Eikev includes two units that praise the land of Israel. Why are two units necessary? The first compares the land with the desert, while the second focuses on the contrast with Egypt.

  2. The Security of Canaan

    Rabbi Michael Hattin

    The Egyptian farmer labors mightily in order to irrigate his tract of land, but he rarely fears that his source of water will dry up. The situation of the farmer in Canaan is more precarious, necessitating a spiritual and emotional effort in farming his lands in addition to the physical.

  3. Rain: Danger of Destruction or Dawn of Redemption?

    Elisheva Brauner

  4. Avram in Egypt, Yaakov in Haran, and the Exodus from Egypt

    Dr. Yael Ziegler

    תאריך פרסום: תשס"ז | | 31 minutes

    This shiur looks at events in Bereisheet leading up to the Exodus from Egypt, in attempt to understand how these stories impact upon the message of Yetziat Mitzrayim - and the ideas of exodus and redemption.  We focus on two stories: Avraham's descent to Egypt, and Yaakov in the House of Lavan. We find linguistic and thematic connections to the story of the enslavement in and exodus from Egypt. These stories highlight the added challenge of leaving places of natural material wealth and fertility to return to the Land of Israel, where fertility, water, and resources are dependent on God.

  5. Yosef's Choice of Words: Ascend

    Rabbi David Silverberg

  6. Behar: Leaving Egypt

    Rabbi Jay Kelman

  7. Rashi

    Part 5 - The Moral and Educational Philosophy of Rashi (III - Conclusion)

    Dr. Avigail Rock

    Rashi has a great affection not only for the ancestors of the Jewish people, but for Israel as a nation as well, and he succeeds in finding points in their favor even when their sins are spelled out in the verse.

    Rashi attributes many great qualities to the Land of Israel, whether physical or spiritual, and he believes that the Land of Israel has higher spiritual standards than other lands.

    A number of expressions and maxims have become a treasured part of the Hebrew language because of Rashi’s commentary. Rashi did not compose these expressions, but the fact that Rashi uses these aphorisms has made them extremely popular.

  8. Eikev: Rainfall, Risk, and Introspection

    Rabbi David Silverberg

  9. Pharaohs & Kings: The Glory of Ancient Egypt & Israel's National Aspirations

    Dr. Yael Ziegler | Hour and 1 minutes

    Why has the Exodus from Egypt become the formative story which is constantly referenced throughout the rest of Tanakh? What is so special about this experience? Through an examination of ancient Egypt and its society and kingship, we notice the significant differences between Israel and Egypt and learn about Israel’s unique relationship with God as forged through the Exodus. 

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