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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