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Furthermore, liens work halachically only when a document is signed by two "kosher" witnesses, an uncommon occurrence these days. Another case where, according to Rav Feinstein, timing does not create precedence is when the struggle for the funds is not between creditors but between stockholders, because stockholders are not classical creditors but partners in the company.
A major difference that exists between Torah law and secular law in this matter is in regard to seizure. According to halacha, if a creditor seizes movable objects for payment of the debt, he may be able to keep them; secular law does not recognize this concept. Rav Feinstein says that in this matter, we are to follow the law of the land based on the Rama (CM 369:11) that the law of the land applies to matters for the benefit of the king or that of the constituency. Rav Feinstein understands this latter ruling broadly, saying that a government cannot allow matters of transactions or debt payment to differ depending on who is involved in the deal. It is in regard to more local matters, such as relations between neighbors, inheritance and the like that there can be different practices for different sub-populations.
Another relevant issue is the Bach’s (CM 96) opinion that one who sold merchandise to the bankrupted person and was not paid is the first person to receive payment. The Tzemach Tzedek (117) says that this was instituted by the "Four Lands’ Council" and applies only where it was accepted. The Chatam Sofer (CM 55) says that it was instituted only for the wicked who knew when they bought the objects that they could not pay and that even that practice was not in use in his place. We have no indication that it is in practice in Israel. We do see, though, that there is room for instituting new practices in this regard to help the society of the time, which legitimizes present day laws that help affected debtors and creditors.
P'ninat Mishpat (829)
Various Rabbis
131 - Precedence in the Payment of Multiple Debts
132 - Precedence in the Payment of Multiple Debts
133 - Interrogation of Witnesses
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Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 9 - "Seeing is Believing" (parag. 21-30)
These paragraphs elaborate on the theme that seeing and knowing is better than any attempt to prove logically, and begins explaining the difference between Israel and gentiles.
Ein Aya Various Universal Stages of the Geula Process
Rav Kook examines the various stages of redemption, explaining how (in addition to the obvious oft-mentioned stages of ingathering the exiles, reviving the Hebrew language, army, state etc.) the messianic dream of world prosperity, the State of Israel and world unity can and are realistically and logically gradually coming true.
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 8- "Answering Questions on the Kuzari's Proof from Mass Revelation
How do we know that the "claim" of mass revelation to 2,000,000 witnesses at Mt. Sinai is really true? This important class answers all of the questions skeptics ask about this claim of the Kuzari.
Ein Aya Armies Still Necessary for Balance & the War Against Wars
Rav Kook explains why the world was originally divided into the various seemingly contradicting ideologies and cultures, in order to develop each one respectively. Swords or armies symbolize how each respective ideology defends themselves, as well as deters their opposing ideologies and cultures. On the other hand, the messianic era will be one of peace, and Rav Kook explains the transition to that stage, which mankind is already undergoing.
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.
