Rabbi Dov Lipman’s , a survey of Jewish thought on the significance of living in the Land of Israel, is epitomized by this exchange. presents the sources in classic Jewish texts regarding the primacy of living in the Land of Israel in Jewish tradition. Beginning with the story of the first aliyah – Avraham – to twentieth-century leaders, the book includes sources, commentaries, and stories to make the point that living in the Land of Israel is among the highest ideals in Judaism. The book can be appreciated by teenagers through seniors and can be used as a basis for a syllabus or curriculum for a course in schools and synagogues. ·Thorough compilation of sources on living in Israel from a diverse range of texts and eras, conveniently gathered into one book ·Accessible to beginners and scholars alike ·Easily serves as the basis and core text for education about aliyah ·A must-read for and anyone considering aliyah was elected to the Nineteenth Knesset in January 2013 with the Yesh Atid Party, making him the first American-born member of Knesset in nearly thirty years. Lipman rose to national and international prominence for his role in combatting religious extremism in Bet Shemesh. He is the author of six other books about Judaism and Israel. Rabbi Lipman holds rabbinic ordination from Ner Israel Rabbinical College and a master’s in education from Johns Hopkins University. He moved to Israel from Silver Spring, Maryland, in July 2004 with his wife Dena and four children.