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The gifts and tithes brought to the Temple and presented to the priests and
Levites are examples of commandments that apply only in the Land of Israel. A
portion of the crops grown in the land is dedicated to the Creator before we eat
from them ourselves, to remind us that no matter how hard we work the land, and
despite the tremendous human effort required to produce it, our produce is
really a gift from God. Additionally, gifts are given to the religious leaders
of Israel to provide physical sustenance in exchange for the spiritual
sustenance they offer the people. Since they have no portion of land of their
own, the priests and Levites are dependent on the rest of the nation for their
physical nourishment. Yet, their contribution elevates everyone else’s existence
in the land. Such is life in the Land of Israel – the physical and spiritual are
continuously intertwined. Now is the time to uplift your spirit with the taste
of Israel's bounty by enjoying 100% authentic honey from the Land of Israel just in
time for Rosh Hashana!
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