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Rashi also cites the gemara (Ta’anit 10b) that he was warning not to get involved in the study of halacha, with the apparent reason being that this could negatively affect the journey. Rishonim point out that the midrash says the opposite: they should study halacha along the way. The gemara actually distinguishes – they should learn straightforward halachot but not delve into halachic analysis. Anyone who has merited taking part in halachic analysis knows that one who appreciates it can become oblivious to his surroundings, which could indeed cause delays or expose him to dangers along the way.
The Kli Yakar raises the possibility that the issue might not be Torah study’s impact on the journey, but the journey’s impact on Torah study. By "running with" this latter approach, we can connect the two explanations we cited from Rashi. While it is proper to be involved in Torah in almost all states of mind, one should be careful to engage in weighty halachic matters only in the right state of mind. For example, while it is permitted to learn Torah when mildly "under the influence," he may not render halachic rulings in that state. When one is on the road, he is likely to be unable to concentrate well enough to arrive responsibly at the deeper, finer points of scholarship.
If the above is always true (one could claim it was exacerbated by the brothers’ emotional state), why does the Torah teach us this idea in the context of Yosef and his brothers? Let us suggest that Yosef was sending a message to his brothers. Certain decisions, especially complex, high-staked decisions, require perfect conditions in order to ensure that they are done correctly. One example was the practical lessons (e.g., who was at fault and what price should he pay) to be learned from the sale of Yosef, as they returned to inform their father that Yosef was rediscovered. They should not quarrel on the way, where they were not equipped to decide anything responsibly.
Perhaps Yosef was also hinting at his brothers’ decision to kill or sell him decades before. They indeed did not employ a responsible process for such a weighty decision. They judged Yosef even though they were interested parties. They made a hasty decision on the road. And, while ten of them took part, two really convicted Yosef while eight were afraid to oppose them (see Rashi, Bereishit 49:5). This is similar to group learning on the road. There is no room to sit down and discuss together. Rather, two travelers who are riding near each other are likely to decide things among themselves and inform the others of their conclusion. Yosef warned that such rulings must cease.
As those who value Torah-based decisions, we must always strive for a halachic process done with care that everything that can contribute to wise and just rulings and decisions has been employed.
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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.
