Lesson One
The Promised Land
In the book of Genesis, G‑d promises Abraham that if he transmits his legacy of ethical monotheism to his household, his children will inherit the Land of Israel. Why was the land promised even before the nation existed? In what way is the Land of Israel integral to the Jewish mission?
Lesson Two
Living on The Land
What was life like for the people in Israel in the days when the Temple stood? So many of the commandments can only be performed in the Land of Israel and are intimately linked with an agrarian lifestyle. Why must a spiritual people be involved with working the land?
Lesson Three
The Holy Land
What does it mean for a land to be holy? How can we tell that it is different? And what implications does this have for the people living within that land?
Lesson Four
Whose Land Is It Anyway?
Israel has endured numerous battles and conquests throughout history. How can we determine who has a legitimate claim to the land? What criteria shall we use to determine ownership?
Lesson Five
A Land Like Other Lands?
What is the vision for a Jewish state? Is it meant to be a land like other lands, granting the sovereignty enjoyed by other people? Or are we meant to be somehow different?
Lesson Six
Israel and The Diaspora
Even though Israel exists today as a modern state, most Jews continue to live in the Diaspora. Have those of us living outside Israel become somehow disconnected? Or is it possible to retain our bond with Israel regardless of our place of residence?