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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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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.
Chukat "HOW ENTEBBE STOLE THE BICENTENNIAL
The Difference Between Historic & Eternal"
As we approach America's 250th birthday, it's worth remembering her 200th Bicentennial birthday, on Jul. 4th 1976, when Israel "stole the show" by shocking the world & miraculously saving 101 hostages in a foreign continent. As Pres. As Pres. Trump decides which countries get priority in his new Middle-East, it's worth reminding him of the difference between historic events and eternally historic ones. This obviously connects with this week's parsha, as well!
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 6 - The Parable of the King of India
The advantages of testimony over circumstantial evidence or philosophical speculation.
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 5- "Proofs of G-d"
This may be the most important class of the entire book, where we finally get to the Jewish proof of the existence of G-d and truth of the Torah. We should follow His own direction where He tells us how to get to Him: through the Nation of Israel: Jewish history, Jewish prophets (and today, prophecies fulfilled), and national reward & punishment towards Am Yisrael.
Ein Aya One Humanity, One Creator, One Jerusalem
Rav Kook innovatively and beautifully explains this aggadeta where our sages say that after Jerusalem was destroyed her cinnamon fragrance is only found locked in a particular kingdom's treasury.
