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Tuv Ha'aretz

"The Goodness of the Land"

By Rabbi Nathan Schapira; translation & commentary by David Slavin
Tuv HaAretz: About the Author
Beginner
Tuv HaAretz: About the Author
Kabbalist and Jewish leader Rav Schapira had direct access to the writings of the Ari.
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Uniqueness of the Land (Ch. 1)
Advanced
Uniqueness of the Land
Chapter One, Part 1
On the Land of Israel, wellsprings of secrets abound.
Intermediate
"Other Side" in the Land
Chapter One, Part 2
If the Land is so holy, why do we experience spiritual darkness?
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A Land for Every Nation (2:1)
Beginner
A Land for Every Nation
Chapter Two, Part 1
Each place has its unique spiritual character, as do those fit to dwell there.
Vanquishing the "Lower 7" (2:2)
Advanced
Vanquishing the "Lower 7"
Chapter Two, Part 2
Each Canaanite nation conquered represents an evil force rectified.
Sanctification of the Mind (2:3)
Advanced
Sanctification of the Mind
Chapter Two, Part 3
Of the ten attributes of defilement, the Jews were only able to vanquish the lower seven.
Divine Revelation (2:4)
Divine Revelation
Chapter Two, Part 4
When all of the Jews enter the land, the Divine Presence is complete.
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Effect of Earthly Conduct (3:1)
Effect of Earthly Conduct
Chap. Three, Part 1
The identity of our ministering angels is influenced by our actions.
Divine Sustenance (3:2)
Advanced
Divine Sustenance
Chapter 3, Part 2
The "Other Side" plays favorites when on her own territory.
The Land and The Covenant (3:3)
The Land and The Covenant
Chapter Three, Part 3
Perceiving G-d in the Land depends on the mitzva of Brit Mila.
Righteous, and in the Land (4:1)
Beginner
Righteous, and in the Land
Chapter Four, Part 1
The righteous of Eretz Yisrael act as the conduit for all divine influence
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The Righteous Seventy-Two (4:2)
Advanced
The Righteous Seventy-Two
Chapter Four, Part 2
Redemption is characterized by the union of the Righteous in the Land.
Relating to Israel (5:1)
Levels of Relating to Israel
Chapter 5, Part 1
Focus on the ascending degrees of proximity to holiness
Being in Israel (5:2)
Advantages of Being in Israel
Chapter Five, Part 2
The closer one's connection to the Land, the greater the benefits
Viewing the Land from Afar (5:3)
Viewing the Land from Afar
Chapter Five, Part 3
Via the power of sight, one may access the holiness of the Land.
The Land's Power to Atone (6:1)
The Land's Power to Atone
Chapter Six, Part 1
Eretz Yisrael purifies one from his (and other's) iniquities.
Problem of Sinning in the Land (6:2)
The Problem of Sinning in the Land
Chapter Six, Part 2
Presence in the Holy Land demands an increased level of piety.
Leaving the Land (7:1)
Leaving the Land
Chapter Seven, Part 1
Many are the consequences to a soul that descends from Israel
Ascent to the Holy Land (7:2)
Advanced
Ascent to the Holy Land
Chapter Seven, Part 2
Upon arriving in Israel, one's soul is cleansed and elevated.
The Land and the Ladder (8)
The Land and the Ladder
Chapter Eight
The borders of Israel have profound Kabbalistic significance.
Prayer in the Land of Israel (9)
Beginner
Prayer in the Land of Israel
Chapter Nine
Kabbalah explains that prayer in Israel is in Real-Time.
Manna and Fruits of Israel (10:1)
Advanced
Manna and Fruits of Israel
Chapter Ten, Part 1
The fruits for which Israel is famous are rooted in the spiritual worlds
The Rains of Israel (10:2)
Advanced
The Rains of Israel
Chapter Ten, Part 2
Kabbalah details the various supernal sources of rain in the Land of Israel
Traits of Israel's Waters (10:3)
Advanced
Traits of Israel's Waters
Chapter Ten, Part 3
Kabbalah details the traits of the various types of irrigation
Post-Temple Waters (10:4)
Advanced
Post-Temple Waters
Chapter Ten, Part 4
Since the Destruction, the spiritual quality of earth's waters has changed
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Footsteps in the Land (11:1)
Advanced
Footsteps in the Land
Chapter Eleven, Part 1
The mere act of walking in the Land of Israel shakes the spiritual worlds.
Israel: A Step Up (11:2)
Advanced
Israel: A Step Up
Chapter Eleven, Part 2
A simple stroll in the Land of Israel is compared to receiving atonement on the Altar.
Giant Steps for Mankind (11:3)
Advanced
Giant Steps for Mankind
Chapter Eleven, Part 3
Four cubits in Eretz Israel refer to the four upper Sefirot of the world of 'Yetzira'
To Die in the Holy Land (12:1)
To Die in the Holy Land
Chapter Twelve, Part 1
Those that die in Israel attain easy atonement.
2 Comments
Bones of the Righteous (12:2)
Bones of the Righteous
Chapter Twelve, Part 2
Even after death, one must be careful not to contaminate the Land of Israel.
1 Comment
Straight Path to Heaven (12:3)
Advanced
Straight Path to Heaven
Chapter Twelve, Part 3
While departing this world, all Jewish souls ascend via the Land of Israel.
Agents of a Foreign Death (12:4)
Agents of a Foreign Death
Chapter Twelve, Part 4
At least those who die in Israel do so by the sword of G-d.
Inheritance of Jacob (12:5)
Advanced
Inheritance of Jacob
Chapter Twelve, Part 5
The angel of destruction has no real power in Israel.
3 Comments
Retrieving Angels (12:6)
Advanced
Retrieving Angels
Chapter Twelve, Part 6
Kabbalah teaches that the servants of the angels of death and judgment retrieve dead souls.
Burial in Eretz Yisrael (13)
Advanced
Burial in Eretz Yisrael
Chapter Thirteen
Kabbalah explains that being buried in Israel sweetens judgmental decrees.
To Die in Israel (14)
To Die in Israel
Chapter Fourteen
Kabbalah reveals that one who dies in Israel has almost no aspect of impurity.
Unique Places in Israel (15)
Advanced
Unique Places in Israel
Chapter Fifteen
Kabbalah identifies the mystical powers of specific locations in Israel.
1 Comment
Kabbalah Prophecies Redemption (16)
Kabbalah Prophecies Redemption
Chapter Sixteen
Kabbalah says those with Kabbalistic awareness will be spared the tumult of the Messianic era.
In Israel for the Messianic Era (17)
In Israel for the Messianic Era
Chapter Seventeen
Kabbalah praises those who dwell in Israel at the time of Mashiach.
Resurrection in Israel (18)
Resurrection in Israel
Chapter Eighteen
In Israel, Resurrection of the Dead will occur 40 years before the rest of the world.
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Anonymous Israel July 30, 2014

These are amazing. Can someone please tell me if Rabbi Slavin has published this as a book. Reply

Shabnam Roshan Ara Noida, U.P./India via kabbalaonline.org July 22, 2010

Good learning!!!. This all can purify one's soul. Reply

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