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Rabbi Mattityahu began to lead a community in France very effectively and so impressed the king that he gave Rabbi Mattityahu sweeping authority over the French Jewish community. He used this to further the community’s tranquility, intervened with governmental authorities, and created Torah centers that trained new rabbis. The whole community accepted him as the final arbiter on all matters of halacha, justice, and communal affairs. Also, he gave all the semichas in the country. Upon Rabbi Mattityahu’s death, his son Yochanan assumed his father’s responsibilities and was accepted by the general community and the king’s court. After five years, another scholar, Rabbi Yeshaya, had a dispute with Rabbi Yochanan, and the former moved to Germany. He made a strong impression on Germany’s venerable, leading rabbi, Maharam Halevi. Maharam Halevi issued a decree that no one should be allowed to serve as a rabbi in France without Rabbi Yeshaya’s permission, not Rabbi Yochanan’s. [The question was raised to the Rivash whether to heed the Maharam Halevi’s decree. Following are the major points in the Rivash’s "position paper." It does not seem that he was asked to formally adjudicate.]
There are four reasons why Rabbi Yochanan should continue with his authority. The Sifrei learns that not only does inheritance apply to kingdom (Devarim 17:20), but that inheritance applies to any position of authority within the Jewish community. Historically this applied to the Kohen Gadol and the head of the Sanhedrin (see Ketubot 103b), as long as the son was a legitimate replacement of his father in regard to piety.
Secondly, once Rabbi Yochanan became the de facto leader, even if he was not formally appointed, he should not be removed without sufficient cause (see Yerushalmi, Horiyot 3:5). Third, since he was accepted by the people, we apply the rule that one may be elevated in sanctity but not have his sanctity diminished (see the application in the realm of the rabbinate in Berachot 28b). Finally, since the king appointed Rabbi Yochanan, we apply the concept that the law of the land is the law. Although we would not allow a non-Jewish king to force an appointment on the Jewish community, once the community accepted it, the king’s authority is also relevant.
P'ninat Mishpat (829)
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266 - Inheritance of a Rabbinical Position
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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.
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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.
