The Jewish claim to the land of Israel

This special and timely class will equip you with words and meaning to articulate for yourself and others the importance of the land of Israel and its central theme to the Jewish people. 

What is Israel's right to exist? The last Jewish state existed in the region some two millennia ago, and although Jews throughout the ages have yearned to return to their Holy Land, what is the strong association between a particular territory and Judaism—a religion of beliefs and ideas? This lesson explores why Israel is important to Jews today, addressing this topic from both religious as well as pragmatic perspectives.