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Obviously, Hashem’s presence transforms this physical structure into a sacred site; man, however, plays a role in creating this holy-saturated setting. Man must take a moral inventory of his intentions as he builds. Hashem will not magically appear to Israel - He desires for man to look within and take action, to build a structure with reflection and pure intentions. More simply put, Israel must do their part and only afterwards will God will do his.
This concept expresses itself in many Mikdash settings. In Sefer Devarim Israel is commanded to sacrifice to God in the place that He chooses to put His name. "But to the place that the Lord your God shall choose ..." (Devarim 12:5). How does Israel know where to sacrifice? How do they know that Hashem is referring to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem where the Mikdash will eventually stand? The Sifrei answers that a prophet will reveal the exact location. Does this imply that Israel should wait around until the prophet supernaturally reveals the location? Absolutely not! The Sifrei continues: "‘There you shall seek Him, at His dwelling, and there shall you come’ - seek and find Him, and then a prophet will tell you."
Man is obligated to set out on a spiritual and very practical expedition! He must search within and actively seek out the area of Hashem’s presence; only afterwards, will Hashem reveal the location of the Mikdash via a prophet.
Regarding Mikdash matters, man must search within, he must act, he must conduct himself with holiness, and only then will Hashem reveal Himself. May we mertit to complete the necessary steps that will enable the Shekhina to outwardly reappear, speedily in our days.
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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.
