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Tzvi Yoel Ben Moshe HaLevi
Moshe Rabeinu's response to the sin seems almost as surprising as the sin itself - smashing the 'luchos' at the foot of the mountain, and then rallying the Levi'im to slay their brothers and friends.
Rav Kook (Orot Hakodesh 2, 21) derives an important lesson from Moshe's behavior: although under normal circumstances holiness is a constructive force, which fosters growth through positive actions, there are times when an act of 'holy destruction' is called for.
Rav Kook explains that this lesson is relevant to each and every person as he navigates his way through life's concerns. A person who is not wholeheartedly committed to seeking out "the light of good and truth", will choose the comfort one experiences when clinging to familiar ground, never questioning well worn beliefs and opinions. Moshe's act of 'holy destruction' teaches us that in order to achieve the highest level one can, maintaining the status quo is not enough. One must be willing to lay physical and spiritual well being at risk, 'smashing' outdated elements of the self, thus preparing the ground for the building of a more spiritual structure.
It is time to listen to the voice of G-d as it calls to us through the unfolding of Jewish history in our time - Come home, come home to the land where the Jewish people can truly build a sacred nation.
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The Land of Israel LGBT'S IN ISRAEL
The question was asked, how can one make Aliyah with the LGBT parades?
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 7 - Five Accumulative Proofs of G-d
As a preparation for the Kuzari's classic proof of G-d from the mass-revelation at Sinai, we start here with 5 other directions to strengthen our belief which also contribute to what the Kuzari will present as well.
Ein Aya Muscle & Meaning: The Dual Nature of Gevurah (Physical Strength)
Is physical strength and fitness a necessity or an ideal? Although it if often totally overlooked among topics of Judaism, Rav Kook writes that it clearly is also a necessity to deter the many enemies of Israel, but even in Y'mot HaMashiach, in the Messianic era, to a certain extent, it's ideal continues even after our enemies will have been finished off.
Chukat "HOW ENTEBBE STOLE THE BICENTENNIAL
The Difference Between Historic & Eternal"
As we approach America's 250th birthday, it's worth remembering her 200th Bicentennial birthday, on Jul. 4th 1976, when Israel "stole the show" by shocking the world & miraculously saving 101 hostages in a foreign continent. As Pres. As Pres. Trump decides which countries get priority in his new Middle-East, it's worth reminding him of the difference between historic events and eternally historic ones. This obviously connects with this week's parsha, as well!
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 6 - The Parable of the King of India
The advantages of testimony over circumstantial evidence or philosophical speculation.
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.
