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Is komemiyut a form of pride, and if so why does the Torah promise it as a reward? The term komemiyut may be understood as alluding to the radical change that has transpired in the history of the Jewish people in modern times with respect to their relationship to Eretz Israel. Whereas in the past people made aliyah as individuals who felt themselves as mere guests in the land, the twentieth century saw the establishment of the new yishuv and the State of Israel where the attitude towards the mitzvah of yishuv Eretz Yisrael was one of komemiyut, i.e. dignity, nobility and self-esteem.
Komemiyut is not pride that contradicts and contravenes the idea of yir’at shamayim, fear of God. A proper appraisal of God’s miraculous intervention in the establishment of the State should stimulate yir’at shamayim; our gratitude to the Creator for this miracle, together with the realization that we can now live behatzrot beit hashem, in the courtyards of the house of God, are both profound sources of yir’at shamayim. We are indeed blessed that we have this unique opportunity to experience komemiyut by actually living in Eretz Israel in the State of Israel.
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Giving is more than an act of generosity—it is an essential part of human dignity that belongs to everyone, rich and poor alike. The ultimate goal of help is to empower others to stand on their own.
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.
