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Ruling A kibbutz is a special type of framework founded upon the value of partnership and equality, which finds expression both in the social sphere and in the legal sphere. When beit din is asked to decide matters in the legal/monetary realm, it must base itself on the written agreements between the members of the kibbutz and the kibbutz as a whole. Beit din cannot be influenced by the social elements of the dispute, which is the domain of the kibbutz itself. Thus, complaints about favoritism and selective enforcement are not relevant in the venue of beit din. Only when a certain manner of handling financial matters becomes the norm does it become a factor that beit din should take into account. By means of analogy, if workers at a factory steal raw materials and the management does not always prosecute or punish such workers, this does not mean that they cannot take action against a certain individual worker. Only if the situation is that the management, as a rule, lets workers take the materials may a worker follow the established norm. Therefore, beit din will not alter its ruling based on alleged individual cases of selective enforcement of kibbutz rules.
The kibbutz’s by-laws are the basis of the members’ rights and privileges in relation to the kibbutz, based on the rule that "if one makes a condition, everything follows the condition" (Shulchan Aruch, Choshen Mishpat 176:5). The by-laws clearly state that any money or property that an individual receives from any source is supposed to be handed over to the kibbutz. The use of the enrichment fund was an exception as long as its purpose was such that it could be used only by an individual member, in this case, def. However, once def converted the assets into money that can be used for any purpose by anyone, those monies are like any other that def received. This is similar to other fringe benefits that can be converted into money that can be used for any purpose, and thus it is pl’s right to receive that money.
P'ninat Mishpat (829)
Various Rabbis
235 - An Aggressive Landlord
236 - A Kibbutz’s Rights to Fringe Benefits
237 - School Recess that Disturbs Neighbors
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Various Rabbis
Various Rabbis including those of of Yeshivat Bet El, such as Rabbi Chaim Katz, Rabbi Binyamin Bamberger and Rabbi Yitzchak Greenblat and others.
Moreshet Shaul Moreshet Shaul: A Crown and its Scepter – part II
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 294-5
P'ninat Mishpat P'ninat Mishpat: Sharing in Plumbing Expenses – part I
based on ruling 85013 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
P'ninat Mishpat P'ninat Mishpat: Agricultural Water Rights – part I
based on ruling 84122 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
P'ninat Mishpat P'ninat Mishpat: How Many Dayanim?
based on ruling 84139-1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
P'ninat Mishpat P'ninat Mishpat: Undoing a Problematic Partnership – part III
based on ruling 84061 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
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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.
