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Ein Ayah 162:
One can be considered as embracing knowledge of Hashem if he pushes himself to live a life of truth and seek the light of life that emanates from Hashem by means of the light of justice and kindness. Therefore, the first recognition one should come to is that of natural morality, which is epitomized by the question, "Did you do your dealings with honesty?" It is true that an upright person naturally recoils from dishonesty, but the force of physicality can remove him from that paved path.
After confirming matters of basic justice, the demand comes for a higher level, as that which comes just through a person’s natural proper tendencies is insufficient. After all, there are many thousands of detailed elements of proper behavior that are too complicated to be handled by a person’s simple dedication to the desire to be a good person. There must therefore be a resolve to delve into all the steps a person has to take in order to fulfill the gamut of moral obligations. This can only be done by studying Torah on a consistent basis. Therefore, the next question is, "Did you set time for Torah study?"
Admittedly, setting a certain amount of time for Torah study is insufficient to develop a deep knowledge of all the relevant elements of proper behavior. Still, the emotional dedication to the ideal is strengthened when the intellect has engrained in the person the need to set times to advance in knowing the ways of Hashem. That reinforces the idea that he will have to continue adding on consistently until he reaches the goal of full knowledge.
Ein Ayah 163:
After this level has also been ascertained, it is necessary to determine whether beyond his doing what is incumbent upon him, he has ensured that this inspiration will continue into further generations. Therefore, a person is asked, "Did you involve yourself in procreation?" Included in this question is whether a person sees the generations developing toward increased light until they reach the final goal that Hashem placed before mankind. They should be able to see that every good thing continues to produce fruit for itself and for the person’s future and those of his offspring. Therefore, one learns a lot about the nature of the actions that a person performs by seeing if they are connected to the idea of perpetuating them by also being involved in procreation.
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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.
