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The Ramban says that the people first suggested sending spies, Moshe liked the idea, and finally Hashem mandated it with His guidelines. Thus, Bamidbar brings the true, final part of the story, while Devarim goes to the root in order to rebuke Bnei Yisrael for the problematic nature of their involvement. The Malbim explains similarly that the people did ask, but that was not pertinent in Bamidbar, which was related right after the matter had occurred, when there was no need to tell the people that which they already knew.
There is another difference between the presentations, which is less famous but perhaps just as significant. The verb used in Bamidbar to describe the function of the spies is latur (perhaps best translated as to spy). In Devarim, the verb used is lachpor, which, while meaning something similar, literally means to dig. The gemara (Sota 34b) connects this with the pasuk (Yeshaya 24) "V’chafra halevana u’vosha hachama" (the moon and the sun were disgraced). Rashi says that the request to send the spies was a disgrace to Hashem. The Maharsha explains that Hashem had already told the people that the Land was very good, and therefore He did not think they needed to check if it was indeed good. After all, would Hashem give a sub-par Land to His chosen nation?
It is true that in the wars that Bnei Yisrael waged upon entering the Land, serious war efforts were expected to be used despite Hashem’s ultimate responsibility for their victories. Hashem was in full agreement that the two spies that Yehoshua sent undertake their mission, which was much more technical: to recommend where they should start their campaign. The people in the desert, though, wanted to determine whether the Land was good or not. Moshe had not understood that this is what the people wanted but Hashem, of course, did. Hashem told Moshe that he should send according to his understanding.
We see from here that even when we legitimately attempt to see how we should naturally go about settling in Eretz Yisrael and when it makes sense to take what steps, we should always remember that we are talking about the Land that Hashem chose to give to His nation, Israel.
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Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 5- "Proofs of G-d"
This may be the most important class of the entire book, where we finally get to the Jewish proof of the existence of G-d and truth of the Torah. We should follow His own direction where He tells us how to get to Him: through the Nation of Israel: Jewish history, Jewish prophets (and today, prophecies fulfilled), and national reward & punishment towards Am Yisrael.
Ein Aya One Humanity, One Creator, One Jerusalem
Rav Kook innovatively and beautifully explains this aggadeta where our sages say that after Jerusalem was destroyed her cinnamon fragrance is only found locked in a particular kingdom's treasury.
Shlach Lecha "Why So Many Don't Make Aliya?" - Parshat Shlach
This short article deals with the weird phenomena that every single time Am Yisrael is meant to enter the Land of Israel, throughout the Tanach, 2nd Temple and until today, they "chicken out" and look for excuses. What's the problem with this mitzvah that proves so challenging. The article, based on sources, suggests that the difficulties of Eretz Yisrael is precisely her secret and beauty!
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 4
The class deals with Islam and how the Muslim tries convincing the King of the Khazars, and why he was also rejected.
Beha'alotcha JEWISH STATE= GUIDE TO G-DLINESS & SELFLESSNESS
A Jewish State not only is a good idea, but educates us towards selflessness, altruism and G-dliness in our daily lives.
Ein Aya In Zion Even the Smoke of the Bark is Sweet
Just as Jewish nationalism is different from others, so too our capitol of Jerusalem is totally different than other national capitols. Rav Kook beautifully explains the passage in the Talmud that the trees of Yerushalayim were cinnamon trees.
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 3
The second speaker invited to convince the Khazar King is the Christian, who presents their beliefs. Even before the questions of the King, "between the lines", the author R. Yehuda HaLevi already begins disproving them.
Ein Aya "Intimacy: Love, Life & Giving or Egocentric Taking & Expiration"
Today, many confuse between intimacy in marriage, based on love, giving and life which are diametrically opposed to empty "sex", pornography and prostitution which destroyed the Beit HaMikdash. The practical importance of clarifying this topic in today's western society is obvious, especially for young adults.