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The Kabbalists teach us that creation is composed of olam, shanah, and nefesh - place, time and man. Each of these elements has a manifestation of holiness. Holiness of "time" is manifested in Shabbat, holiness of "man" is manifested in one who rises above his animal drives (even those that are permitted). Holiness of "place" is manifested in the Land of Israel.
Man achieves holiness by separating himself from indulgences that are permitted, thus elevating himself through the control of his physical desires (Yevamot 20a). This is the meaning of being "elevated from...Egypt."
How does holiness manifest itself in time and place? When activities performed in the physical world are motivated by an elevated purpose, they become sanctified. Eating, drinking and wearing fancy clothes in order to demonstrate respect and appreciation for Shabbat Kodesh all take on a dimension of holiness. The Land of Israel has a unique quality, where every physical activity has the potential to be holy, when done to enable Jews to live there according to the Torah. It is the only place in the world where every mundane activity can be imbued with holiness, which is the reason why the mission statement of the Jewish people can truly be implemented only in the Land of Israel.
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P'ninat Mishpat P'ninat Mishpat: Complaints about Contractor’s Work – part II
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
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P'ninat Mishpat P'ninat Mishpat: Complaints about Contractor’s Work – part II
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
Chemdat Yamim Moreshet Shaul: Twin Foundations
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 690
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 690
D'varim Judaism’s Social Vision
Re’eh
Giving is more than an act of generosity—it is an essential part of human dignity that belongs to everyone, rich and poor alike. The ultimate goal of help is to empower others to stand on their own.
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.
