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Ein Ayah: Many Torah educators strive to find ways to lighten the yoke of studies. They believe that by enabling students to acquire much Torah knowledge in a simple manner without great toil brings blessing. However, the gain from this approach is dubious, as knowledge should be valued based on quality, i.e., deep understanding and sharp application of the knowledge in many areas. This is especially true of Torah knowledge, which is to make a significant impression on the learner in regard to ethics, good deeds, and fear of Hashem.
To reach these goals, one needs knowledge acquired not through techniques for easy digestion of material, but on hard intellectual work. Such effort elevates him to good attributes, a love of intellectuality and holiness, and full dedication to the study. In contrast, that which is acquired without toil will remain external to a person’s soul and stagnant and will have little impact on his actions and his moral state
That is what the gemara means by the butter of Torah, i.e., its best part – the highest intellectually, which evokes the most righteousness. This is acquired by he who began by separating himself from childhood with its regular longings, so that his Torah not be that of childishness. This is what the gemara means by spitting up the milk he nursed, as the hard work makes him reject the "nourishment" that he received with excessive ease, as a growing child rejects his mother’s milk, which is readily digested and available. Specifically the hard work is what should excite the youngster and cause him to want to spit up that which he learned too easily, which is tainted by superficiality.
Practical knowledge is built around a variety of areas of knowledge, and one is first required to be familiarized with the area. Experience teaches one to make fine distinctions, like that between different types of blood. One who is willing to suffer through the experience of subservience to his teachers will reach the next level of intellectual attainment – understanding matters in an all-encompassing, not a detailed oriented, manner.
The following is the difference between monetary matters and capital offenses. Matters of justice consist of elements that are specific to the case and those that are connected to external matters. Monetary justice is, to a great extent, created to remedy injustices between man and man, which links it to the needs of society in the present and the future. Capital matters usually stand on their own, and therefore basic unchanging rules of justice are employed. Due to this distinction, monetary justice is more dynamic than capital law. In general, monetary matters are the most complex halachot, requiring one to master general factors and apply them to very specific situations. Only one who suffered at the hand of his master twice, corresponding to the realm of relationship with him as a general mentor, and as the teacher of a specific course of study, is assured success.
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.
