Day 8 - The Holiness of the Land of Israel

Rabbi Becher explains some of the reasons connecting the physical land of Israel with its kedusha (holiness). In particular, he highlights the observance of the shmitta (sabbatical) year.

This year is a shmitta year in Israel. I was fortunate to have one shmitta year while I was living in Israel. I definitely felt a closer connection to the land during that year. I did have to make certain adjustments to my eating habits and be careful about kashrut considerations, but it was so worth it.

There is still a few months of the shmitta year left this year. If you can, you should try visit this year.