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However, a second, deeper look shows that the patriarchs did not just act as individuals. Most of their interactions were with monarchs and noblemen of their time, and they often interacted with them as leaders in their own right. Avraham engaged in a long discourse with Paroh in Egypt and emerged with the upper hand (Bereishit 12). Later on he took part in the struggle of nine of the leading kings of the time in a major world war. In its aftermath, he had discussions with the King of S’dom and Malkitzedek, the King of Shalem (Bereishit 14). Avraham continued his "diplomacy" with Avimelech, the King of G’rar. Yitzchak interacted prominently with Avimemlech, King of P’lishtim. Yaakov negotiated with Chamor, "the prince of the land," and in his old age was an honored guest of Paroh, king of the world’s only superpower.
There are signs of nobility in regard to the matriarchs, as well. Just look at their names. Sarah’s name can be translated as "nobility," and her sister as "queen." She is described as the gevira, a term used elsewhere in Tanach for the king’s mother or wife (see Melachim I, 11:19; II, 29:2; Yirmiya 29:2 and more). The midrash tells us that Hagar was the daughter of Paroh, who decided that it was worthwhile for her to serve as a servant in the house of Avraham and Sarah. A lesser-known midrash states that Avimelech likewise sent his daughter to them (Bereishit Rabba 45). The simple reading of the Torah also indicates that Keturah, who married Avraham in his old age, was a princess, whose descendants went on to be princes of different tribes. The fact that Avraham was able to wage war with a force of over 300 soldiers is a sign that his entire entourage must have been in the thousands, as the Rambam (Avodah Zara 1:3) states. Based on all of these indications, we see that when the people of Chet refer to Avraham as a "prince of G-d" in our midst, it was not simply flattery, but a reflection of Avraham’s local and even international status. et us pray that we will merit having leaders who can act as the princes of our past, the righteous patriarchs and matriarchs, did.
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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.
