Saturday, March 30, 2019

eretz yisrael - Visiting Israel: A Mitzvah?


Is visiting Israel a Mitzvah? (visiting as opposed to living)


Just some points I would hope an answer to cover:



  • Was it a mitzvah back then?

  • Is it still a mitzvah nowadays?

  • Does the mitzvah apply throughout the year, or only during שלש רגלים?

  • Is the mitzvah specifically for visiting Yerushalayim, or does anywhere in Israel suffice?




Answer



There is no specific Mitzva to visit Eretz Yisroel, however (Kesubos 111a) walking 4 (Amos) cubits in Eretz Yisroel is a Mitzva. In addition there are many Mitzvos that can be done exclusively in eretz Yisroel.


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