Recommended Books And Sefarim About Eretz Yisroel

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A must read book for every human! What makes this book so unique is that the author happens to also be the creator of the universe, which is very special. There are no mistakes in this book and it is truly an eye opener. In this book you will find the spiritual story of the Jewish people, their mission in this world, and their eternal connection to the holy land of Eretz Yisrael. 

Prepare to be mesmerized by Rabbi Yishai Kalfa’s insatiable love of Eretz Yisrael! Anecdotes and stories galore amid thought-provoking divrei Torah, The Gift of Eretz Yisrael will inspire you with the deep love and appreciation that our Gedolim over the generations have shared toward the Holy Land, as well as their determination to move there.

TO DWELL IN THE PALACE is the first book to explore the issue of living in the Land of Israel from a current Torah perspective. Included are articles by a variety of authors analyzing Torah sources on Eretz Yisroel, first-person accounts by North American olim which entertain and inform, and a comprehensive and thought-provoking essay by Rabbi Zev Leff. 

Much of this remarkable work has been proven prophetic by the passage of time. It is truly a priceless treasure.The saintly author, R. Yisachar Shlomo Teichtal, originally shared the prevalent, Orthodox view which discouraged the active return to Zion. The Holocaust, however, profoundly changed his perspective. The annihilation of unprecedented numbers of his fellow Jews forced him to seek explanations. 

This book is not intended to berate or preach. Its goal is far more simple: to bring a small sampling, a drop in the ocean (as the title states), of the various statements made by the Sages throughout the millennia underlining the importance of the Land of Israel and its centrality in Jewish destiny and eschatology.

This may sound like an exercise in reminding people of the obvious, but this volume is full of surprising statements from unexpected quarters. We might think that we grasp the importance of Eretz Yisrael in Jewish thought and belief, but the more one reads and studies the sources contained in this book, the clearer it becomes that we do not truly fathom just how vital it is (or should be) to anyone who identifies as a religious Jew

Rise from the Dust is a must-own for anyone interested in the issues surrounding the commandment of Aliyah.  First comes a section on philosophy and then a section of the practical application of that philosophy.

It puts forth a clear argument in favor of the mitzvah of Aliyah as a positive, obligatory commandment for our generation. 

From Abraham and the birth of monotheism to the Holocaust and the creation of modern Israel-Crash Course in Jewish History explores 3,800 years of Jewish existence. Ken Spiro takes the reader on a fascinating and informative journey through time, highlighting the key lessons of Jewish and world history and the profound relevance that the past holds for the future of both the Jewish people and humanity.

In a world of propaganda and controversy, Rabbi Wein takes you on a journey through 8 lives that were inextricably tied with the emergence of the Israel of today—and reveals truths you’ve been waiting to discover. Eight People We Met on the Way Home is an all-new riveting, emotion-laden narrative by world-renowned “Voice of Jewish History” - Rabbi Berel Wein 8 People:

 Eretz Yisrael in the Parashah reveals what the Torah, as well as the greatest of our Sages, have to say on the matter. It will give you a newfound love and appreciation for the Land that God chose for His beloved nation.

If the Land of Israel plays such an important role in Judaism, why do so many Jews still choose to live in the Diaspora?

To answer this question, and help the reader find his own answers, the author analyzes every reference to Eretz Yisrael in the 54 Torah portions read on Shabbat and the Jewish Holidays. 

 Covering a broad range of topics, this book brings the distinctive halachos and diverse minhagim of Eretz Yisroel to the awareness of the English reader. With extensive footnotes culled from hundreds of sources- including many rulings from contemporary poskim, as well as appendices that contain tefillos, berachos, and maps, for practical guidance..

Kedushas Eretz Yisroel and its borders ― Yishuv Eretz Yisroel ― Tearing keriah ― Tefillos ― Shabbos and Yom Tov ― Weddings and funerals ― Mekomos ha’kedoshim and kivrei tzaddikim ― Terumos, maasros, shemittah – and much more

 Becoming Israeli" captures the unique and inspiring story of the modern day return of the Jewish people to Israel. It shares the inspiring, emotional, funny as well as challenging aspects of making aliyah and acclimating to life in the Jewish state. It is a record and a testament to what drives people to make aliyah and illustrates vividly why, despite any challenges along the way, they would never want to live anywhere else. You will literally laugh out loud as well as wipe away tears as you journey through the story of aliyah which is, essentially, the story of the Jewish people coming home 

A beautifully written sefer about the Torah and Halachic aspects of Yishuv Eretz Yisrael.