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Gemara: Another explanation of the pasuk "I praise the dead, who already died" (Kohelet 4:2) – it is as Rav Yehuda said in the name of Rav. That which it says, "[Hashem], do for me [David] a sign for good, and my enemies will see and be embarrassed" (Tehillim 86:17). David said before Hashem: "Master of the Universe, forgive me for that sin [Batsheva]." Hashem said: "It is forgiven." David said: "Do for me a sign [of the forgiveness] during my lifetime." Hashem said to him: "During your lifetime I will not make it known; in the lifetime of your son Shlomo, I will make it known."
Ein Ayah: Sin makes an impact upon a person that prevents him from becoming elevated to the point that he was previously capable of according to his aptitude for sanctity with good attributes and a spirit of giving. Therefore, the main part of being forgiven by Hashem is that his heart will be prepared to accept the good light of wisdom and justice the way it was prepared to before the sin.
Besides the innate level of the spirit, another matter of interest is the level of impact that a person of stature can make on the status of goodness and justice in the world. A righteous person has an impact not only through his actions, but also his grandeur makes an impression on the external world, which can give the world crucially needed merit. The greater the person’s righteousness, the greater his impact on the external world. That is why David Hamelech was not satisfied with the simple forgiveness for the sin in regard to the restoration of his inner spiritual strength, including ruach hakodesh and the light of Hashem and the joy of His salvation. Rather, David wanted a sign, or, in other words, that his positive impact on others would recover from the period during which it was flawed to its level before the sin. That way he could once again cause people to do good and fill each person who spoke of him with a spirit of sanctity.
In fact, it is impossible to return someone to the highest level during his lifetime, for it is impossible to fully appreciate someone when he still alive. Only after he has moved on is it possible to make a clear calculation of his actions in the world and his surroundings. The longings for one who is no longer among the living function to remove the disregard that entered people’s minds due to his sin, as repentance does not automatically remove the negative impression. That is because repentance can be accepted by pure intellect, but one’s feelings cannot fully appreciate its value.
The longings of the members of the righteous person’s generation after his death are an antidote for the disease that prevents the imagination from realizing the true value and strength of repentance. After the death of one who repents, full value will once again be restored in the world’s eyes. That is what the gemara hints at when saying "During your lifetime I will not make it known; in the lifetime of your son Shlomo, I will make it known."
Various Rabbis
Various Rabbis including those of of Yeshivat Bet El, such as Rabbi Chaim Katz, Rabbi Binyamin Bamberger and Rabbi Yitzchak Greenblat and others.
Moreshet Shaul Moreshet Shaul: A Crown and its Scepter – part II
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 294-5
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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.
