Tag: Eretz Yisrael | ארץ ישראל
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Premodern Travel to Israel and the Aliyah of R. Ovadia Bartenura in 1486-88
Introduction In spite of the hardships of travel, the sequence of repressive regimes that ruled in the Land of Israel, and lack of economic development and opportunity, Jews have always made their way back to their homeland when they were able. A few major figures, such as Yehuda ha-Levi and Ramban, are known for their […]