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Kiddushin 69: אֶרֶץ יִשְׂרָאֵל גְּבוֹהָה מִכׇּל אֲרָצוֹת מְנָלַן

jyungar October 22, 2023

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Our new Perek begins with Ten different genealogical classes went up from Bavel (in the times of Ezra): Kohanim, Leviim, Yisroelim, chalalim, converts, and freed Canaanite slaves, mamzeirim, nesinim, shetukim (someone whose father is unknown) and asufim (his mother and father are unknown).

The Gemora asks: Why does it say, “They came up from Bavel”? It should have said, “They went to Eretz Yisroel”!? The Gemora answers: It is teaching us a point in passing. This is as the braisa states: “And you will arise and ascend to the place that Hashem, your God, will choose.” This teaches us that the Beis Hamikdash is higher than the rest of Eretz Yisroel, and that Eretz Yisroel is higher than all other lands.

We explore the notion of Israel being higher than all others lands as well as the use of Jewish genealogy in Timothy (by Prof Sandmel).

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