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Ein Ayah: The success of humanity regarding its contribution to the future of society is dependent on the connection to good results and elevation that accompany all elements of its actions. Therefore, also regarding the development of the world, the best way forward is when one generation works to add blessing to the life of the next generation. For then the creation of fruit works in a positive framework. But if things change and one generation does not add value to the next generation and even diminishes the development of the next generation, this will lead to a strange and unnatural state that will create a crisis.
Hence when wealth is gathered in a disproportionate manner in one generation in a certain society, it will diminish the value of working, and this nullification will bring about a barrenness and lack of blossoming of the land. It is the next generation that will feel the lacking. The next generation, after all, will need to be in a more developed stage, which the new generation needs to be born into due to its special needs. When the previous generation did not contribute its part, the new generation will be in a bad situation under great pressure.
This is a truism both in material and in spiritual matters. Therefore, riches can act as a "kevel"- something that stunts the freedom of growth and development regarding work, which is the foundation for Hashem’s blessing in this world.
The gemara explains that the pasuk is referring to people who became wealthy and spoiled, and they did not work. The freedom of the natural tendency to improve matters for the future is restrained so that "fruit" does not develop. The people will not be able to grow and compete with lands that work due to necessity. This will then be called "a kavul land until this day," as there is no positive change as the generations pass. Therefore he stated correctly that a disproportionate amount of wealth will bring ruin to future generations, and this is against the will of the Master of All Beings, may He be blessed, Who established the land and its inhabitants. "He did not create the land to be in chaos, but rather to be settled"(Yeshayahu 45:18).
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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.
