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One thing that sets Judaism apart from other religions is the concept of a 
"chosen place." Many commandments from the Bible only apply in the Holy Land, 
and according to some Jewish philosophers, Biblical laws even have a qualitative 
superiority when performed in the Land. Also, as seen in today's verse, the Land 
of Israel is meant to play a central role in the ultimate redemption, as the 
destination for the ingathering of the exiles. Help us continue to spread the 
beauty and significance of "the 
place," the Land of Israel!
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