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One could imagine that Moshe’s involvement had to do with his exalted status as the holiest man and the greatest prophet in the history of the Jewish people. However, as we search Tanach for parallel examples, we find that it was Moshe’s other role, as the king/ruler of Bnei Yisrael that was apparently responsible for his involvement. For indeed we find that in later consecrations of later sanctuaries, the kings are involved in similar roles to that of Moshe.
In Melachim (I, 6) it tells of Shlomo Hamelech bringing sacrifices and sanctifying the courtyard of the Beit Hamikdash. Let us look further in history, at the Beit Hamikdash which is still to be rebuilt. The navi Yechezkel (see 45:18-25) tells us that the nasi (king or equivalent national leader) will bring the korbanot when the Beit Hamikdash will be consecrated in the days to come.
One more precedent in Tanach involves David Hamelech. When he escorted the aron (holy ark) to Yerushalayim, dancing before it, he was wearing an efod bad (an apron of linen), which sounds like the vestment of the kohen gadol. Why an efod? Apparently, bringing the aron to Yerushalayim, which would be its permanent place of rest during the period of the Beit Hamikdash, which was in the planning stage, had an element of the practical steps towards construction of the Beit Hamikdash.
We explained last year that there is a clear distinction between the service in the Beit Hamikdash and its construction. The former can be done even when it involves desecrating Shabbat, while the latter cannot. During the period of building, the sanctity of the mikdash is not yet permanent. With a lack of permanence and the issues being of a temporary nature, the king, who is responsible for the nation’s day-to-day operations, is the one who is in charge. After the building, when the sanctity is permanent, then the kohanim, who have the permanent role of tending to the service of the mikdash, are appropriate. Shabbat is also a permanent time of sanctity, from the time of the creation of the world and on. Only the permanent operation of the mikdash can supercede it. Construction of the mikdash, representing the temporary efforts towards kedusha, cannot be allowed to desecrate Shabbat.
Let us pray for the speedy arrival of the time when the Kingdom of Israel will be involved in the building of the Beit Hamikdash and then give over its operation to the kohanim
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Shlach Lecha "Why So Many Don't Make Aliya?" - Parshat Shlach
This short article deals with the weird phenomena that every single time Am Yisrael is meant to enter the Land of Israel, throughout the Tanach, 2nd Temple and until today, they "chicken out" and look for excuses. What's the problem with this mitzvah that proves so challenging. The article, based on sources, suggests that the difficulties of Eretz Yisrael is precisely her secret and beauty!
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 4
The class deals with Islam and how the Muslim tries convincing the King of the Khazars, and why he was also rejected.
Beha'alotcha JEWISH STATE= GUIDE TO G-DLINESS & SELFLESSNESS
A Jewish State not only is a good idea, but educates us towards selflessness, altruism and G-dliness in our daily lives.
Ein Aya In Zion Even the Smoke of the Bark is Sweet
Just as Jewish nationalism is different from others, so too our capitol of Jerusalem is totally different than other national capitols. Rav Kook beautifully explains the passage in the Talmud that the trees of Yerushalayim were cinnamon trees.
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 3
The second speaker invited to convince the Khazar King is the Christian, who presents their beliefs. Even before the questions of the King, "between the lines", the author R. Yehuda HaLevi already begins disproving them.
Ein Aya "Intimacy: Love, Life & Giving or Egocentric Taking & Expiration"
Today, many confuse between intimacy in marriage, based on love, giving and life which are diametrically opposed to empty "sex", pornography and prostitution which destroyed the Beit HaMikdash. The practical importance of clarifying this topic in today's western society is obvious, especially for young adults.
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 2
The King of the Kazars, in his search for truth, starts by inviting the philosopher. This is a "crash-course" on Aristotelian philosophy and the reasons why the king is not convinced. Through this dialogue, R. Yehuda HaLevi already foreshadows some of his central ideas that will appear later.
Shavuot "Love of Torah = Love of Israel"- for Shavuot
People often identify Judaism as just a religion, but upon examination, we see, even halachically and explicitly in the siddur, that the Torah is dependent upon Am Yisrael, Jewish nationalism.
Ein Aya The Middle-Child & Anti-Tzni'ut Syndrome- Negative Attention
Although tzni'ut is for men just like women, Rav Kook deals here with the sources in Yishayahu and the Talmud which deals with the special problem of lack of tzni'ut in women's dress and actions, where it's not just a problem of midot and character traits, but also can include practical, social and national ramifications, as well, which caused the destruction of the Beit HaMikdash and exile from Israel. The class continues the previous one (Ayn Aya Shabbat vi, 29), and is a must for all educators and parents of high-school aged and young adults.
P'ninat Mishpat P'NINAT MISHPAT: A Mess of Loans, Repayments and Grievances – part II
based on ruling 83033 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
based on ruling 83033 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts