Coming Home: Living in the Land of Israel in Jewish Tradition and Thought Contributor(s): Lipman, Dov (Author) |
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ISBN: 9652299367 ISBN-13: 9789652299369 Publisher: Gefen Books OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Judaism - Theology - Religion | Judaism - Sacred Writings |
Dewey: 296.311 |
LCCN: 2017043418 |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.9" W x 8.6" (0.50 lbs) 160 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
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Publisher Description: Haim Lifshitz relates in his book on Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Hakohen Kook, Shivchei Harayah, "Someone once told Rabbi Kook, 'God willing, we will move to the Land of Israel.' Rav Kook replied, 'God is certainly willing. What counts is that you be willing.'"
Key Points about Coming Home -Thorough compilation of sources on living in Israel from a diverse range of texts and eras, conveniently gathered into one book -Accessible to beginners and scholars alike -Easily serves as the basis and core text for education about aliyah -A must-read for olim and anyone considering aliyah About the Author Rabbi Dov Lipman was elected to the Nineteenth Knesset in January 2013 with the Yesh Atid Party, making him the first American-born member of Knesset in nearly thirty years. Lipman rose to national and international prominence for his role in combatting religious extremism in Bet Shemesh. He is the author of six other books about Judaism and Israel. Rabbi Lipman holds rabbinic ordination from Ner Israel Rabbinical College and a master's in education from Johns Hopkins University. He moved to Israel from Silver Spring, Maryland, in July 2004 with his wife Dena and four children. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lipman, Dov: - Rabbi Dov Lipman was elected to the Nineteenth Knesset in January 2013 with the Yesh Atid Party, making him the first American-born member of Knesset in nearly thirty years. Lipman rose to national and international prominence for his role in combatting religious extremism in Bet Shemesh. He is the author of six other books about Judaism and Israel. Rabbi Lipman holds rabbinic ordination from Ner Israel Rabbinical College and a master's in education from Johns Hopkins University. He moved to Israel from Silver Spring, Maryland, in July 2004 with his wife Dena and four children. |