How to Understand the Seemingly “Out-Dated” Mitzvot

Rav Kook deals “head-on” with the mitzvot which seem “out-dated” or “immoral” to today’s thinking, including Amalek, the death penalties, monarchy, lashes, animal sacrifices, etc.

Rabbi Ari Shvat (Chwat)

Texts of Jewish Thought The Month of Adar

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Rabbi Ari Shvat (Chwat)

Lectures at various yeshivot, michlalot and midrashot. Has published many books & Torani articles and is in charge of Rav Kook’s archives.

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