Land of Israel - Jewish English Lexicon

Land of Israel

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Pronunciations

Land of Israel

(land ov IZ-rail)

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Definitions

n. An area of the Southern Levant including the present State of Israel.

Example Sentences

"If it is such a clear mitzvah to dwell in the Land of Israel, why do so many religious Jews live in America?" (source)

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Languages of Origin

English

Who Uses This

Jews: Jews of diverse religious backgrounds and organizational involvements
Non-Jews: (words that have spread outside of Jewish networks)

Regions

North America
Australia / New Zealand
Great Britain
South Africa

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Alternative Spellings

Land of Israel, land of Israel

Notes

The phrase is sometimes used in contrast with the political state, cf. Erets Yisrael 'the land of Israel', Medinat Yisrael 'the State of Israel'.

See also Eretz Yisrael, Yisrael, Medinat Yisrael, and Israel.

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