Jews everywhere continued to see the Land of Israel – the “Promised Land” – as our home. At times, a large number of Jews were able to return, although without sovereignty and subject to ...

The retelling of the story of the Jewish people’s exodus from Egypt and journey to the Promised Land of Israel is the essence of the Passover holiday, especially of the Seder on the evening ...

The land of Canaan then became known as Israel. Israel was named after Abraham's grandson and is often referred to as the promised land because the belief is that God promised to give the land to ...

Genesis 12:1-2 God instructed Abraham to leave his home and travel to Canaan, the Promised Land, which is today known as Israel. God asked Abraham to follow his rules and be a good example to others.