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Although no one can comprehend the details, we can nevertheless appreciate the generalities of the system. We see the proper structuring of all creatures, as well as the Divine goodness and justice which fill the world. And from the generalities we are able to infer regarding the particulars. Just as on a large scale the world is run justly, so too on a small scale. This is the entire purpose of the world - to discover the Divine goodness, and in so doing to reach a personal understanding that whatever happens to every single individual in the world is really for the best and is a blessing.
One who is able to establish this conviction in his heart is like Nachum Ish-Gam-Zu, who, whenever tragedy would befall him, would say, "This too is for the good." One might even rejoice in his suffering if he considers the sins that he has committed. He then looks upon the suffering as someone who has just paid a debt and is joyfully relieved by having his burden removed. He rejoices in the reward and recompense that await him. Such a person has the ability to teach others how to endure suffering, justify God's decrees, and be strong, and he rejoices in the good name that he receives as a result of this.
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If thoughts of despair are awakened in his heart, questions about the likelihood of Israel's overcoming all obstacles and returning to its high standing; if he begins to wonder, "Can these bones come back to life?" - he immediately contemplates the Egyptian exodus, how the Children of Israel were freed from their state of bondage, and how many favors God bestowed upon us, how many miracles and wonders God performed for us at that time. This serves to assure hope for the future. Complete faith in Israel's redemption is not superficial and extraneous; our talk of redemption is not like the chirping of the starling. Rather, it is a strong and mighty declaration.
This, then, is how the Rabbi describes the nature of a saintly person, the quintessential Jew. The Khazar king responds, saying, "A person like this will live a pleasant life in the Diaspora, and will bear fruits from his faith both in this world and in the World to Come. But one who endures the exile in a state of resentment has practically lost all of his reward, both in this world and in the world to come. His lack of faith and trust causes him to lose his World to Come and to suffer in this world as well. The man of faith, though, is content and he merits both worlds."
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Much of the text in the above article is taken from or based upon Rabbi N. Daniel Korobkin's translation of The Kuzari (Jason Aronson Inc.).
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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.
Shlach Lecha "Why So Many Don't Make Aliya?" - Parshat Shlach
This short article deals with the weird phenomena that every single time Am Yisrael is meant to enter the Land of Israel, throughout the Tanach, 2nd Temple and until today, they "chicken out" and look for excuses. What's the problem with this mitzvah that proves so challenging. The article, based on sources, suggests that the difficulties of Eretz Yisrael is precisely her secret and beauty!
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 4
The class deals with Islam and how the Muslim tries convincing the King of the Khazars, and why he was also rejected.
Beha'alotcha JEWISH STATE= GUIDE TO G-DLINESS & SELFLESSNESS
A Jewish State not only is a good idea, but educates us towards selflessness, altruism and G-dliness in our daily lives.
Ein Aya In Zion Even the Smoke of the Bark is Sweet
Just as Jewish nationalism is different from others, so too our capitol of Jerusalem is totally different than other national capitols. Rav Kook beautifully explains the passage in the Talmud that the trees of Yerushalayim were cinnamon trees.
