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Ein Ayah: There are two ways to describe Israel’s rise from the lowness of exile to the high pedestal for which they are fit.
One way is for them to be elevated as an individual nation, separate from any connection they may have with the rest of the world. Under such circumstances, the world will continue to function along the rules of nature that have always existed. The nations will lead their lives, and Israel will inhabit its Land and live its national life in a manner appropriate for their honor. Israel’s special status will be open and clear, and slowly their influence over the nations of the world will have a significant impact. Additionally, there will be elements that connect Israel to the nations that will have to be included in the national life of Israel in order that it will not be totally separated from the rest of the nations. That will enable the nations to view Israel as a part of humanity from whom they are to accept certain lessons. Israel will take part in the universal "concert" of the dealings of the kingdoms.
The second, higher level model of emergence from exile is different. Israel will be elevated to its natural internal character based on its special divinely ordained power, which will enable it to give the whole world a new, refined form of existence. In such a case, it is not just Israel that will be fundamentally elevated, but the whole world will be. Then, an era of special times and a rejoicing in the connection with Hashem will emerge. Godliness will bring happiness and sweetness to every element of life. There will no longer be an incorporation of moral filth into world matters. Anger and depression will have no foothold in life, and there will not be concern about the possibility of dangerous national conflict. There will no longer be an interest in the military strength of nations, so that the sword will lose any standing of importance and will be considered an embarrassing object to possess. This is the glorious period of Mashiach about which the prophets spoke, even though at that time the basic principles of physicality will remain intact. Therefore, there will still be a need to relate to prophecy that references matters that we can discern with our senses and our imagination, as they are impacted by the light of intellect and divinity that exist within humanity.
In the World to Come, there will be a change from the manner of life as we know it, which is limited to matters of the senses, even when it is of a high level. Life will be connected to an infinite light, which will profoundly expand the human soul in a way that we cannot imagine with our senses, imagination, and intellect as they presently exist. About this, Yeshayahu said: "The eye did not see from another anything like that which Hashem will do for those who wait for Him."
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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.
