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The key to the matter may be contained within the two words that Yosef handed down to the elders of the next generation as a sign: "Pakod yifkod Hashem" (Hashem shall certainly remember). It seems like a straightforward message that anyone could have come up with. Where is the sign?
It was actually very significant, at a time when Hashem’s name was disregarded, to speak about liberation whose only cause would be Hashem – without mentioning natural or political factors. There was no mention of finding lobbyists within the court or finding the right diplomatic approach; Hashem alone would do it. That is a unique sign of the nation being ready to be liberated in the historic manner known as "the Liberation of Israel."
There were other approaches that others tried, which are not explicit in the Torah, but are hinted at. The Jewish "policemen" had developed an approach of accommodation with the kingdom, and they were afraid to state the goal of liberation. In the other direction, there were hotheaded youngsters who acted in desperation. The Sons of Ephrayim tried to escape on their own and were slaughtered after leaving, causing the nation to fear the worst when they left. These extreme reactions were spawned by a situation of desperation. Some thought that one could work with the conniving and hateful Egyptians and did not think there was a need for action. Others thought that there must be extreme action, without giving due respect to the authorities.
The truth is that the need to show honor to the kingdom was not because they earned that respect. Rather, it was the fact that the Egyptians were actually chosen by Hashem to provide Bnei Yisrael with the difficult experience they needed. Just as praise of Hashem emanates from the actions of the righteous, so does it emanate from the actions of the wicked (Shemot Rabba 7:4). This type of approach to respect for the kingdom is a sign of national understanding of the Divine Hand of Hashem, who would "certainly remember" them at the proper time and in the proper way.
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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.
