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Another point: In Israel the vacation is also called: "the great freedom". Are we really agreeing to the concept of "freedom" describing the weeks of non-studying? Do we agree to a period of "doing nothing" at all as the proper way to live our lives?
A little of history: The idea of "Education for Everyone" as the state's responsibility is a very modern concept. It began around two hundred years ago in Europe, and later spread to the rest of the world. The Jewish people had already decided more than two thousand years ago to institutionalize the education of all Jewish children. The Torah orders parents the basic role of teaching their children, "ושננתם לבניך - and thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children". During the Second Temple, it was decided to open schools with teachers under the community's responsibility, which taught all children. For generations, Jews have invested in teaching methods, institutions and books proving the importance of education. In 1948 when the State of Israel began, it built its education system according to the British system, and we "inherited" the long months of vacation, and the concept of "freedom from learning".
The time has come to reconsider our "independence" in this area. We really should rethink our positions as the main "teachers" of our children and prepare ourselves to the time ahead. We should decide if our children will have a "vacation" or "be free" from all responsibilities – religious and otherwise. Just as parents involve themselves in all aspects of school – there is no reason that we should not monitor camps and other activities during the summer.
Changes can be made by communities. Our school in Shilo, decided to have a "camp in school", run by the teachers themselves, including studying and other activities, at an affordable price. Our Yishuv, Ma'ale Levona, has run for years a summer program for teenagers including Torah studies, work and activities, funded by the parents, the community and the regional council.
If we are an "enlightened nation" when it comes to education, we can be one when it comes to vacation.
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Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 8- "Answering Questions on the Kuzari's Proof from Mass Revelation
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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.
