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Ein Ayah:True knowledge of Hashem is to actually walk in His paths. "Your father did indeed eat, drink, and perform acts of justice and kindness … this is knowing Me" (Yirmiya 22:15-16).
The highest value, which encompasses straightness and proper behavior, is peace: peace between man and his counterpart, peace between families, and peace between nations. In order to arrive at peace in a true and secure manner, we need important preparations and deep study of the way of Hashem and the service of Hashem.
Looking at the matter externally, one might think that it is possible for an approach of peace to exist in the world without knowledge of Hashem. If that were true, the goal of knowledge and service of Hashem would be limited to the realm of one’s spiritual elevation, intended to bring him to a desirable level for eternity. More specifically, ethics would be broken up into two separate sections: 1) matters pertaining to peace and good characteristics in the development of the physical world; 2) matters of Torah and service of Hashem.
In truth, though, these are not two separate realms. The goal of service of Hashem is that through it and a pure view of Hashem, all of humanity will reach the loftiest state of peace. This is clear from the following pasuk that deals with the Days to Come: "They will not do evil and not destroy on all of my Holy Mountain, for the land will be full with knowledge of Hashem like the water that covers the ocean floor" (Yeshaya 11:9). This knowledge of Hashem impacts on the quality of the peace and the quality of the service of Hashem and all the laws that go along with it. We need to know that without Torah values, mankind cannot attain the essence of peace. Only through spirituality will we appreciate the true value of the peace that we are asking for. When we realize that knowledge of Hashem is such that is supposed to lead to peace, we will understand better what this knowledge is.
The matter starts with the question of how to improve the welfare of society. One of the most damaging things to society is improper treatment of workers. If workers are not treated properly, they may think, through a lack of intellectual understanding, that they will raise their standing in society only by casting off the responsibilities of Torah and the yoke of Heaven. The truth is the opposite, as only when people accept the responsibilities that the Torah places on employers is there protection for the weak from the abuses of the powerful. If employers have full fear of Hashem, they will internalize their responsibilities to justice and treat their workers with love. The workers will then respond with affection toward their employers, and this will prevent wrongdoing by either side.
In the case of Boaz, we have a clear example of the impact of blessing a fellow person with Hashem’s Name. Boaz, a leader in Israel, did not disregard his simple workers as one might expect due to their disparate stations in society, by berating them for their lack of diligence. Rather, he invoked Hashem’s Name in wishing their well-being, as Hashem’s mandates caused him to have this respect. The workers were on such good terms with Boaz that they blessed him with Hashem’s Name, realizing that the more successful Boaz would be, the better for them, as well.
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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.
