Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eretz-yisrael
noun
/ˈɛrɛts jɪsreɪˈɛl/
Definition
The term refers to the land of Israel as understood in Jewish tradition and religious texts.
Examples
- The concept of eretz-yisrael is central to Jewish identity.
- Many Jewish prayers and rituals reference the significance of eretz-yisrael.
- For Jewish communities worldwide, the idea of returning to eretz-yisrael holds deep cultural meaning.
Meaning
Eretz Yisrael means ‘the Land of Israel’ in Hebrew and represents the historical and spiritual homeland of the Jewish people.
Synonyms
- Land of Israel
- Holy Land
- Promised Land
