Fundamentals of Kabbalah and Chassidut - The Spiritual Geography of the Land of Israel - Part 1

Please Join Our Live Classes @ https://thetrugmans.com/events-ohr-chadash/ More @ https://thetrugmans.com In this class, the first in our new series titled, Spiritual Geography of the Land of Israel, we begin by discussing the fact that from ancient time to the present, Israel is in the literal center of the world between Europe, Africa and Asia. Whether we are talking about ancient trade routes, religion, politics, oil or technology, Israel plays a central and vital place in the world. We also discuss different descriptions of the Land of Israel found in the Book of Deuteronomy. Chapters: 00:03 - Introduction & Background: Opening the new series with a focus on its connection to Tu B'Shevat. 01:46 - Defining the Scope: The lecture focuses on spiritual geography and its effect on agriculture, water, and historical events. 08:31 - Israel as the Center of the World: Examining the land's central location between Europe, Asia, and Africa. 14:03 - Divine Providence and History: Discussing the calling of Avraham and Israel's prominence in modern headlines. 16:11 - Topographical Outline: A graphical overview of the Mediterranean coast, the plains, and Gaza. 19:48 - The Spine of the Lan