The Holy Land of Israel Booklet

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Work in progress.  To be translated from the Hebrew document at
 
Work in progress.  To be translated from the Hebrew document at
  
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'''Eretz Israel'''
 
  
==Introduction==
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'''Eretz Israel'''
  
 
When one wants to go to Eretz Israel he must only ask Hashem for matnas chinam (free gifts) as it says “and he prayed (va’eschanan) to Hashem at that time saying”. (LM 2,208)
 
When one wants to go to Eretz Israel he must only ask Hashem for matnas chinam (free gifts) as it says “and he prayed (va’eschanan) to Hashem at that time saying”. (LM 2,208)
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Therefore through searching for the tzaddik and coming close to him and attending to him with one’s body, soul and money, this saves one from the searching (longing?) of the ‘other side’ that is always running after money, since coming close to the tzaddik the desire for money is fixed and through this one merits Eretz Israel. (Likutay Halachos).
 
Therefore through searching for the tzaddik and coming close to him and attending to him with one’s body, soul and money, this saves one from the searching (longing?) of the ‘other side’ that is always running after money, since coming close to the tzaddik the desire for money is fixed and through this one merits Eretz Israel. (Likutay Halachos).
  
==Rabbi Nachman’s Trip to Eretz Israel==
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Rabbi Nachman’s Trip to Eretz Israel
  
 
There is a lot to say about his trip to Eretz Israel with regard to the great suffering that he went through on the way there and on the way back and the great effort and the obstacles that he had before he came to Eretz Israel. (Shivchay Haran 20).
 
There is a lot to say about his trip to Eretz Israel with regard to the great suffering that he went through on the way there and on the way back and the great effort and the obstacles that he had before he came to Eretz Israel. (Shivchay Haran 20).
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The amazing story of the Rebbe’s trip to Eretz Israel appears in the books Shivchay Haran and Chayey Moharan under the chapter heading “The Trip To Eretz Israel”. The book “Yimay Moranat” tells about the trip of Rabbi Nasan to Eretz Israel.
 
The amazing story of the Rebbe’s trip to Eretz Israel appears in the books Shivchay Haran and Chayey Moharan under the chapter heading “The Trip To Eretz Israel”. The book “Yimay Moranat” tells about the trip of Rabbi Nasan to Eretz Israel.
  
==Run Away to Eretz Israel==
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Run Away to Eretz Israel
  
 
The greatness of Eretz Israel is so great it cannot be fathomed. As we see, the whole torah from the beginning to the end is filled with the praise of Eretz Israel and all of the promises that Hashem made to the forefathers Avraham, Yitzchak and Yaakov were mainly about inheriting the land. Similarly all of the redemption and exile from Egypt by Moshe Rabbinu of blessed memory was to merit coming to Eretz Israel. From all this, one can see and understand from afar the greatness of the holiness of Eretz Israel since Hashem promises us so much about it. In particular one who studies the gamara, medrash, Zohar hakadosh and other holy books will see that it is clear in all of them the greatness of the holiness of Eretz Israel and the greatness of one who lives there or even merits to walk for ells in it. Therefore, if one truly believes in the holiness of Eretz Israel even a thousandth of what it really is would surely run and fly to Eretz Israel with all of his strength and nothing would stop him. (Likutay Halachos)
 
The greatness of Eretz Israel is so great it cannot be fathomed. As we see, the whole torah from the beginning to the end is filled with the praise of Eretz Israel and all of the promises that Hashem made to the forefathers Avraham, Yitzchak and Yaakov were mainly about inheriting the land. Similarly all of the redemption and exile from Egypt by Moshe Rabbinu of blessed memory was to merit coming to Eretz Israel. From all this, one can see and understand from afar the greatness of the holiness of Eretz Israel since Hashem promises us so much about it. In particular one who studies the gamara, medrash, Zohar hakadosh and other holy books will see that it is clear in all of them the greatness of the holiness of Eretz Israel and the greatness of one who lives there or even merits to walk for ells in it. Therefore, if one truly believes in the holiness of Eretz Israel even a thousandth of what it really is would surely run and fly to Eretz Israel with all of his strength and nothing would stop him. (Likutay Halachos)
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One must ask Hashem that he should have a longing for Eretz Israel until he merits coming there. Also one should ask that all of the tzaddikim should have a longing for Eretz Israel, this is a segula for nullifying anger and sadness. (Likutay Moharan 155)
 
One must ask Hashem that he should have a longing for Eretz Israel until he merits coming there. Also one should ask that all of the tzaddikim should have a longing for Eretz Israel, this is a segula for nullifying anger and sadness. (Likutay Moharan 155)
  
==Faith – Providence==
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Faith – Providence  
  
 
Through setelling Eretz Israel Hashem’s providence is gained over the world.
 
Through setelling Eretz Israel Hashem’s providence is gained over the world.
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The main holiness of Israel is that Hashem’s  providence is there constantly. In the future when the whole world will be renewed in the aspect of Eretz Israel then the whole world will be governed through providence alone and nature will be completely nullified.
 
The main holiness of Israel is that Hashem’s  providence is there constantly. In the future when the whole world will be renewed in the aspect of Eretz Israel then the whole world will be governed through providence alone and nature will be completely nullified.
 
 
 
==The Price of Eretz Yisrael==
 
 
It is in Hashem's great kindness that He punishes a person measure for measure since in this way the person understands which sin he transgressed, and he repents for it.  And, in Eretz Yisrael Hashem pays a person mesure for measure more so than anywhere else, because it is there that they are exacting to "repay a man according to his deeds."  (Psalms 62:13)  This is hinted to in the verse, "a land that eats (OCHeLeT) its inhabitants." (Numbers 13:32)  The word OCHeLeT (eats) is an acronym for, "Ata Teshalem Le'ish Kema'asehu - You repay man according to his deeds." (Psalms 60:2)
 
 
Kitzur Likutei Moharan 187
 
 
A person must endure many hardships and obstacles before going [to Eretz Yisrae].
 
Once, the Rebbe z"l was explaining the unbelievable obstacles and dangers he had to endure while in Istanbul, and how he was in grave danger before arriving in Eretz Yisrael.  He then told us that we would be able to come to Eretz Yisrael with ease.  He insisted that we would not have to overcome the same obstacles and dangers that he had to.  If we desire to go to Eretz Yisrael was can do so very easily.  But, nevertheless we must certainly be willing to suffer and break through many obstacles before going there [Eretz Yisrael].  This is because  Eretz Yisrael is one of the three things Hashem gave the Jewish people, which must be obtained through suffering. (Brachos 5a)
 
Once the Rebbe z"l said, "It seems that there are so many Jews who have a tremendous desire to go to Eretz Yisrael, but only if it is comfortable for them.  If they must endure misery and stress they really have no desire whatsoever.  Such a desire is not real.  Someone who truly longs to go to Eretz Yisrael will be willing to walk there by foot, as it is said to Avraham, "Go (Lech Lecha)" - literally to walk [on foot].
 
 
Chayei Moharan
 
 
 
It is impossible to to go to Eretz Yisrael except through suffering.  The main component of this suffering is from the obstacles set up by the wicked, ie those who slander the Land.
 
 
Likutei Moharan 20
 
 
 
==Eretz Yisrael - The Tzaddik==
 
 
It is impossible to come to truth except by drawing close to true tzaddikim and following their advice, and without deviating to the right or to the left from their words.  And, in this way truth is etched upon a person and he merits faith, prayer,  Eretz Yisrael, and miracles.  The Redemption will come about through all these things.
 
 
 
Kitzur Likutei Moharan 7
 
 
 
Through the holiness of Eretz Yisrael one merits learning from the true Rebbe, and truth will be revealed throughout the world.  And,  through this everything returns to Hashem - even the nations of the world - to serve Hashem together.
 
 
Likutei Eitzos
 
 
 
The degree to which one merits binding himself to the True Tzaddik determines the portion of Eretz Yisrae he inherits. 
 
 
Likutei Eitzos
 
 
 
Eretz Yisrael receives its holiness from the Tzaddik, for from him comes all the blessings and all bounty. 
 
 
Likutei Eitzos
 
 
 
Eretz Yisrael is merited through the Torah that the Tzaddik draws down into the world. 
 
Erezt Yisrael, when coupled with coming close to the True Tzaddik, is related to complete faith, where one is tied up with a "holy rope".  Whoever comes close to the Tzaddik and to Eretz Yisrael is tied to Hashem Yisborach with the holy rope forever, and this knot will never be disconnected or destroyed. 
 
 
==Eretz Yisrael - The Tzaddik==
 
 
The graves of True Tzaddikim are sanctified with the holiness of Eretz Yisrael, as it is written, "The Tzaddikim will inherit the land." (Tehillim 37:29)
 
Eretz Yisrael is an enormous rectification for a blemish of one's covenant, and therefore one must push himself to visit the graves of Tzaddikim.  Their graves are imbued with much holiness and visiting them is a great rectification of one's bris.
 
 
Likutei Moharan 109
 
 
 
But, the rule is this: to be happy and to be happy, etc.  You should all be joyous, for you are dwelling in the shade of the Holy Land, and you presumably desire and yearn to wrestle in the dust of the grave of the awesome and holy one who dug and found the root of the holiness of Eretz Yisrael as is alluded to in his holy and pleasant books.  And, those of us who are here are happy to wrestle in the dust of the holy and awesome grave of he who dug and found the root of the holiness of Eretz Yisrael.  We desire and yearn to be in the dust of the Holy earth - the Holy Land.  Hashem amasses our vigorous longing until He will ensure that everything is good for us, Amen, It should be His will.
 
-With a true love,
 
Nachman, son of my master, father, and teacher R' Avraham HaLevi
 
 
Alim LeTerufah Letter 502
 

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