The book of Ezra-Nehemiah is dedicated to the rejuvenation of the Land of Israel, the people of Israel, and the Torah laws through a series of reforms. Ezra implemented spiritual reforms to combat assimilation and promote Jewish education, while Nehemiah’s focus was more pragmatic, concentrating on physically reestablishing Jewish communities and re-fortifying Jerusalem. Both were essential for the survival of the nation. As Israel’s first modern Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook commented, even the most mundane tasks like plowing a field or building a home, if performed in Israel, constitute a fulfillment of the word of God. What does the first Biblical return to Israel teach us about the resettling of Modern Israel? Find answers in The Israel Bible! Sign up for any reading plan and receive an inspirational eBook, all for FREE.
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