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Let us compare this with the measurements of the Beit Hamikdash built by Shlomo to replace the Mishkan. In Melachim (I, 6: 2-20) it says that the Mikdash was 60 amot long, 20 amot wide, and 30 amot tall. The measurements of the Kodesh Hakodashim were 20 X 20 X 20. It appears that Shlomo built the Mikdash according to the instructions he received from his father, David Hamelech. It says in Divrei Hayamim (I, 28: 11,29) that David gave Shlomo the tavnit (blueprint) for the entire structure of the Mikdash in writing from the hands of Hashem. It also seems that David based himself on the prophesy he received in the house of Shmuel Hanavi, on the awesome night when Shmuel, Shaul, and David were engrossed in the idea of the Mikdash. The pasuk says: "And he (Shaul) went there to Nayot at Rama and he also had the spirit of Hashem upon him, and he went and prophesied until he came to Nayot at Rama. He also removed his clothes and prophesied before Shmuel" (Shmuel I 19: 23-24). The midrash asks why it mentions that David and Shmuel went to Nayot at Rama. What is the connection between the two? The midrash answers that they were sitting at Rama (Shmuel’s town) and dealing with the noy (beauty) of the world (the Mikdash) (Zevachim 54b).
It seems clear that Shlomo’s building of the Mikdash was well-planned and Divinely ordained. Shlomo doubled the measurements of the length and width of the Mishkan to make the Mikdash. What is strange is that the height of the Mikdash was tripled to 30 amot, not to 20 as we would have expected. (Shlomo kept the Kodesh Hakodashim as a perfect cube with each measure being of 20 amot.) The Malbim gives a very interesting interpretation. He says that Shlomo, through the volume of the Mishkan, wanted to make known the importance of unity among our nation. The Mishkan’s volume was 3000 cubic amot and it was superceded by the Mikdash whose volume was 36,000 cubic amot (60 X 20 X 30), the difference being a factor of twelve. This relationship teaches us that all twelve tribes are equal partners in the Beit Hamikdash.
According to this approach, the Mikdash not only unifies the upper and lower worlds but it even unites all the holy tribes around it. When we pray for the rebuilding of the Beit Hamikdash, let us also keep in mind this aspect of the Beit Hamikdash - that we will again become a unified nation.
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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.
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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.