Reflecting the traditional divisions within the Zionist movement, this axis invokes two concepts, namely Eretz Israel, i.e. the biblical "Land of Israel", and Medinat Israel, i.e. the Jewish and …

In more than one place in the book of Genesis, 1 G‑d promises the Land of Israel (then known as the Land of Canaan) to Abraham and his children. This promise is reiterated to his son Isaac, …

Nov 24, 2025 · Judaism - Israel, Jerusalem, Holy Places: The land of Israel, as is evident from the biblical narratives, played a significant role in the life and thought of the Israelites.

Discusses the importance of the land of Israel to Judaism, the rise of Zionism and the formation of the state of Israel.

The Land of Israel, often referred to as the Promised Land, holds a central place in biblical history and theology. It is the geographical region promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, …

The “land of Israel” is a biblical term for the small territory of the Near East between the Mediterranean coast and the Jordan Rift Valley. The land is also referred to as Palestine, the …

In the Torah, the idea for a Land of Israel is born in tandem with the idea for a People of Israel. God’s covenant with Abraham includes a promise that Abraham’s descendants will inherit the …

Discover the history of the Land of Israel at the National Library of Israel - materials from the Ottoman period, the British Mandate, photos, letters and more!

Israel, its settlement, and the redemption of its land now assumed the character of a basic principle in Jewish thought and action. Large tracts of land were redeemed from the non-Jews, …

This map features the biblical boundaries of the Land of Israel as described in Genesis 15:18 and Genesis 17:8.