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Israel is not just our land. She is our mother.

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Listen World: Israel is not just our land. She is our mother.

If we are the soul, she is our body. If we are the children, she is our mother.

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Written and conceived by Tzvi Freeman. Rabbi Freeman is available for public speaking and workshops. Read more on his bio page.

Edited by Moshe Raskin.

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Idit Batya Jerusalem Israel January 4, 2026

The case is so beautifully and compellingly presented, However I have a heartfelt suggestion dear Rabbi Zvi, for a (possibly) mproved version. I live in Israel bH and I sense, like the rest of Am Israel in Erez Israel, a strong most profound drive to contribute to the unity amongst our "tribes". If you could find a way to include one or two relevant images of the miracolous transformation of the deserted lands from Ber Sheva to the Golan Hights into super abundant agricultural fields and vinyards and also the miracolous water system innovations which testify to the loving and joyful embrace between us (people and land) and to the longing we have for each other.... we are trying our best to keep us united sond of Rachel sons of Leah, Israelim and Yehudim gam iachad ... I would share the video with those amongst us that feel left out (they are not!) we are all part of the tapestry each tribes, the Homer and the Ruach... With much love and gratitude for a compelling message to the world. Reply

Susan Dworin January 4, 2026

in response to Idit Batya:

Amen! Reply

Susan Dworin January 3, 2026

What a beautiful moment…that holds eternity! Reply

Jonathan Davis Montréal January 2, 2026

Very Compelling Message !
Thank you Rabbi Freeman
Shalom Reply

Rita Forbes Clinton January 1, 2026

Good Evening,

This is a beautiful and inspirational video. In the Torah, Jerusalem is seen as the "Mother" of comfort [Isaiah 66:10-14]. The Tanakh is filled with GD's Love and Grace for His Children, and uses the symbology of the Mother, Father, and child relationship engagement; thereby glorifying the Image of GD's love for His/the family, and ALL who love her.

Thank you, Reply

Robert F McNamee Auburn May 12, 2024

Send your message to Congress and American campuses. Reply

Tzvi Freeman April 27, 2013

To Pakistan, with love Hi Anonymous, we love you too! Reply

Anonymous Pakistan April 26, 2013

God Bless You Shalom from Pakistan.! Reply

Donna Stern-Ritch Gulf Shores, Alabama April 26, 2012

Touched My Heart Beautiful words spoken, beautiful video. I feel a real connection to Israel, for she has my Soul and I will Love her Forever. Wish to go see her someday, my True Home, where I would be returning. Reply

CK Oroville, WA April 25, 2012

Oh my. . . So very beautiful. I pray to return some day. Reply

Chayim April 25, 2012

Thanks Tzvi Tzvi,
Thank Great Job.
Hope to see you soon in Jerusalem and help with the rebuilding of the 3rd Temple. Reply

GL Cathedral City, CA, USA April 25, 2012

Inspiring Your film was so beautiful, evoking a feeling of mysticism and glory. I so want to move to Israel it hurts! Reply

elisheva kosmerl stroudsburg, pa/usa May 17, 2011

B'H' Your presentation speaks not only to my heart but to my soul. I have always felt a strong draw to the land of Israel and since my visit there, I feel like it is my home, and I will not feel at peace till I return. I buried a heart on the Mount of Olives overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem. Someday soon I'll return to get it and make my home there for good. May HaShem make it so. Thank-you for all your words of inspiration, I quote you a lot on my blog. I posted this video there as well. Reply

Aliza Tovah January 7, 2009

Toda Thank you! This is so beautiful. May we all merit the arrival of the Mashiach very soon and see the glory of Zion again. Reply

Anonymous Israel November 2, 2008

Thank you! Wow! Thank you soo much for this beautiful, inspiring, heartwarming video! Reply

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