Eretz Yisrael

British  

/ ˈɛrets jisˈrɑeɪl, ˈɛrets jisrɑˈeɪl /

noun

1. the Holy Land; Israel

2. the concept, favoured by some extreme Zionists, of a Jewish state the territory of which matched the largest expanse of biblical Israel

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Etymology

Origin of Eretz Yisrael

literally: Land of Israel

Example Sentences

"You haven't been outside the camps. Believe me. Europe is a hollow shell full of hollow men. Let me ask you, what do you know about Eretz Yisrael?"

From Literature

"It's almost time. We're leaving for Eretz Yisrael soon."

From Literature

This is how my first day begins in Eretz Yisrael.

From Literature

Those participating in the Hebron Aid Flotilla select from donation levels ranging from $100 to $100,000 in order to "raise our voices and take out our checkbooks in protest against the evil discrimination against the Jews of Hebron and Eretz Yisrael."

From Salon

Ask Aalim his favorite song and he will happily belt out: “Eretz Yisrael sheli yaffa v’gam porachat!”

From New York Times