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Ein Ayah: Happiness is connected to wine, as it says: "Wine shall make the heart of man happy" (Tehillim 104:15). The spiritual happiness of the spirit is the crown of the truth of the Rabbis.
It is not some specific thing, action, or matter that is studied that causes Torah scholars of the highest level to be happy. Rather, they are in an ongoing state of happiness. Happiness from their connection to Hashem is itself the root of these scholars’ souls, and this connection is beyond all the value of life. It is from this joy that their spiritual and practical lives cull their aura and the influence that comes from the special light.
The greatest of the Rabbis would have been able to elevate themselves even farther than they did in the spiritual joy that transcends life if they did not have to stay connected to their students, whose lives are much more standard. The students need to be brought along slowly, step after step.
On their own, the Rabbis would see immeasurable spiritual riches and would have deep aspects in their lives of highly defined spiritual shades. Their happiness is the source of their life, and from their light the world is filled with sanctity and wisdom, truth, completeness, and justice. For this reason, at a meal of sanctity, at which Hashem’s presence is felt, it is appropriate to declare that the wine and the life, [which are linked to happiness], are according to the Rabbis. The joy that is related to the wine, which is being used in a manner that is reminiscent of the libations on the holy altar, impacts the essence of life and makes it what it is.
Those who have embarked on the path of spiritual development, and want to enter the hall in which the light of Hashem can be seen, must sanctify their lives through proper study and proper action. With every bit of light that emanates from every mitzva and every amount of Torah study, they can draw water in exhilaration (see Yeshaya 12:3). When they reach their desired level, they will attain true joy. In their regard, it can be said: "Life and wine are according to the Rabbis and according to their students." Due to the connection they have with their students, the masters can walk along the same paths with measured steps. "In His arm He will gather the flock" (ibid. 40:11). "Light is sewn for the righteous, and for those with a straight heart there shall be joy" (Tehillim 97:11).
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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.
