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One who finds sha’atnez in his clothing should remove the clothing even in the market place. What is the reason? "There is no knowledge and no wisdom and no ideas against Hashem" (Mishlei 21:30). Wherever there is a desecration of Hashem’s name, we do not give honor to the master.
Ein Ayah: Mefursamot (matters of intuitive proper behavior) should be adhered to in order to distinguish between good and bad. However, we should entrench in our minds that they are of a lower level than true muskalot (matters of ethics that need to be acquired cognitively), as the Rambam says (Moreh Nevuchim 1:2). From the knowledge of good and evil in the sphere of mefursamot comes the recognition of the pleasing and the improper. [To go from the level of sensitivity of muskalot to that of mefursamot] is what happened to Adam and Chava when they ate from the Tree of Knowledge and "knew that they were naked" (Bereishit 3:7). Therefore, the laws of Hashem’s perfect Torah, which were built on the purity of the Divine muskal, are higher than all of the rules of the mefursamot of good and bad, which include the matter of kavod haberiot (human dignity).
For this reason, when mefursamot clash with Hashem by requiring one to violate a Torah law, we are instructed: "There is no knowledge and no wisdom and no ideas against Hashem." This is so even though mefursamot do exist and should be followed when they do not contradict Torah laws.
We should also point out that there are two types of laws. There are some laws whose purpose focuses only on the pleasing and the improper in order to broaden a person’s heart and raise his spirit by recognizing that which is pleasant and elevated and to make his talents more delicate. Included in this are matters of aesthetics. Certain areas of wisdom are not included, such as music and various forms of art. They have their own rules of culture that are arranged based on intellect. The goals of all of these fields of endeavor are not about matters that give man life, not temporary life in this world, and certainly not eternal life in the world to come. Therefore, it is proper to check all of their particular applications and origins so that nothing should go beyond the boundaries of good taste and dignity. After all, their entire purpose is to promote good taste and dignity, and thus the means by which they are obtained should not impinge on the greater goal.
There is another set of rules that have to do with life in its most fundamental basis. Regarding the rules of medicine and wellness, one should not set out to consider whether they impinge upon matters of manners and dignity. This is because their goal is of a lofty level of importance; they are encompassing, necessary, and bring completeness in a way that matters of dignity, which are extras that make things more pleasant, are not.
The laws of the Torah should be recognized as life-giving laws and not just as adding to the physical or spiritual quality of life. Rather they are needed to acquire life, both eternally and immediately; therefore, they exceed any accepted element of honor and grandeur. Consequently, wherever there is a desecration of Hashem’s name and a disregard for His Torah, which is a Torah of life, we do not give respect to the master, as things that give eternal life exceed any humanly accepted matter of honor.
P’sukim compare the Torah to medicine, as it says: "I am Hashem your healer" (Shemot 16:26); "It [the Torah] will be medicinal for your navel" (Mishlei 3:8); "as I cure Israel, and the sin of Ephrayim will be exposed" (Hoshea 7:1). Regarding the last pasuk, it is undignified to reveal sin; however, whenever there is a medical need to do so, a doctor must disregard dignity and manners. Therefore, Hashem felt it necessary to reveal the sin of Ephrayim, as He was only concerned that salvation will come to those who need healing.
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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.
