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There is a lengthy discussion in tractate Horayot regarding the definition of "the entire congregation of Israel." One of the questions raised relates to the way and extent to which each of the twelve tribes must be represented in order to qualify as "the entire congregation of Israel." Basing himself on a verse in Melakhim, Rabbi Asi maintains that only Jews residing in the land of Israel are taken into account with respect to the Par He’elem Davar shel Tzibbur. While the Talmud cites this position only in Rabbi Asi’s name, there is no dissenting opinion, and the Rambam records it as halakhah in the laws of Shegagot 13:2.
In effect, Rabbi Asi and the Rambam are saying that while every Jew anywhere in the world is part of the Jewish nation, when it comes to quantifying the Jewish people, it is only those who live in Eretz Yisrael who count! The Rambam states this as a general rule in his commentary to Bekhorot 4:3: "For it is the Jews of Eretz Yisrael who are called the congregation. God calls them a ‘congregation,’ even when they are only ten in number. None of those living outside of Israel are taken into consideration." The Rambam uses this principle to explain why in certain Halakhic areas, only a court ordained in Eretz Yisrael is qualified to render a ruling, and why the Jewish calendar can only be determined by Jews living in Eretz Yisrael (see Sefer Hamitzvot, positive precept 153;Hilkhot Kiddush Hachodesh 5:1,2,13).
All Jews are part of the Jewish nation. But it is the Jews living in Israel who are authorized to represent the Jewish nation as a whole.
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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.