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Ein Ayah: There are various levels of intellectual/spiritual understanding. The higher level, which is the most elevated goal of all human endeavor in general and, specifically, all matters of spirituality, is such that all the "branches" of details and details of details stem from it. The details then proceed to develop in a manner that they become complicated and can even change according to the viewpoint of each one of the people who are occupied in the process of using them to broaden their spirituality.
Since there is a divergence between people’s grasp of the concepts, and one is often contradictory to the other, resistance of one outlook to another is naturally created. However, the intellectual resistance and the opposite ways of understanding are themselves part of the divine "listening," which is all-embracing. The divine source that finds expression in all the individual elements of Torah and wisdom lends itself to be received differently by different receivers.
Therefore, to the degree that the broad divine light dwells in the hearts of those who delve into the branches that emanate from it, so will there develop more willingness to relate positively to different and even opposing outlooks to one’s own. He will know how to use elements of ideas that are at first glance contradictory in order to come to a broader divine light, which is hidden amongst all the various details.
It is not just that the ability and willingness to listen calmly to ideas that are distant from one’s own views when one seeks Torah truth comes from the impactful divine light. The impact of succeeding in using this divine step actually increases the lofty spirit so that it can turn into a pleasant moral norm. The phenomenon of talmidei chachamim discussing things in a calm manner flows from a peace that is of divine origin, as Hashem himself is called Shalom (Vayikra Rabba 9:9). This peace flows over all the details of Torah and Halacha, which are expressed in different ways that fit the spirit of each individual. Actually, they are only sparks of the "great torch" of the "soul of Hashem," which shines light in many different spiritual manifestations with different shades. The habit of being receptive to others’ ideas prepares a person to be able to listen to lofty things, which are actually greater than the personal specific outlook of one who is dissecting the details of a halacha.
As the gemara says, since they discuss matters calmly, Hashem listens to them. In fact, the light of Hashem will fill the chambers of their hearts and open up broad gateways of tranquility. This will enable them to receive different types of light and unite them in a pleasant spiritual package that comes from the glow of divine wisdom and a "storehouse of light," from Hashem who lives forever.
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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.
