The metaphor of Eretz Yisroel as a mother is rich and multidimensional. As our homeland, Eretz Yisroel provides a sense of ‘’makom’’- the comfort of safe space, and the grounding influence characteristic of a human mother. We ‘’nurse’’ the land for sustenance, feeling the innate trust of a baby towards his mother.

The metaphor of Eretz Yisroel as a mother is rich and multidimensional. As our homeland, Eretz Yisroel provides a sense of ‘’makom’’- the comfort of safe space, and the grounding influence characteristic of a human mother. We ‘’nurse’’ the land for sustenance, feeling the innate trust of a baby towards his mother.

The metaphor of Eretz Yisroel as a mother is rich and multidimensional. As our homeland, Eretz Yisroel provides a sense of ‘’makom’’- the comfort of safe space, and the grounding influence characteristic of a human mother. We ‘’nurse’’ the land for sustenance, feeling the innate trust of a baby towards his mother.&nbsp;

Shelach: Loving Eretz Yisroel as Our Mother

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Rabbi Yonah Sklare is a Rosh Kollel and Magid Shiur in Baltimore, MD. He lectures at numerous local institutions, including Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary, communities across the USA and online. He received semichah and his PhD in Talmudic Law from Ner Israel Rabbinical College.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Rabbi Sklare’s refreshing ability to bring Torah to life through exploration and creativity has attracted a diverse and beloved following, from renowned talmidei chachamim to those just beginning their Torah learning journey. His work can be found at rabbisklare.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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    Rabbi Yonah Sklare is a Rosh Kollel and Magid Shiur in Baltimore, MD. He lectures at numerous local institutions, including Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary, communities across the USA and online. He received semichah and his PhD in Talmudic Law from Ner Israel Rabbinical College.   Rabbi Sklare’s refreshing ability to bring Torah to life through exploration and creativity has attracted a diverse and beloved following, from renowned talmidei chachamim to those just beginning their Torah learning journey. His work can be found at rabbisklare.com.    

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