Parsha: Behar - Intractable Land (5784)

Parsha: Behar - Intractable Land (5784)

From Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe Podcast Collection by TORCH

May 5, 2026 · 1h 2m

About this episode

This episode explores the significance of the Land of Israel and the mitzvah of Shemitah as outlined in the Torah.

The Land of Israel is special: It is the land of God. All other lands were given by God to humanity. The land of Israel He reserved for himself. The Torah gives us comprehensive laws regarding every element of our life. Many of the laws are only applicable in the land of Israel. The commentaries tell us that truthfully all of the laws can only be fully fulfilled in the land of Israel. Why is this land so special? In this very special Parsha Podcast we focus on one of the mitzvos most intimately associated with the Land - the mitzvah of Shemitah -- that the land must lay fallow every seventh year - and analyze it from several dimensions and facets. What we discover reveals a great deal about the Land and what the overarching objective of mitzvos are. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php . Thank you! – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – NEW TORCH Mailing Address POBox: TORCH PO BOX 310246 HOUSTON, TX 77231-0246 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Email me with questions, comments, and feedback…

People in this episode

Host: Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe

Topics covered

  • Land of Israel
  • Shemitah
  • Torah laws
  • Jewish mitzvos
  • spiritual significance

Keywords

  • Land of Israel
  • Shemitah
  • Torah
  • mitzvos
  • Jewish law

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TORCH

Places: Israel

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