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The following explanation may be close to the truth. Man has the power to desire something strongly, and man has the power to carry it out. On a theoretical basis, the two are directly connected to each other. When a person wants something, he will carry through on it. However, in practice there is a big difference between desire and actualization. There are many things that we know are good and worthwhile and yet they remain within the realm of plans that one would like to do … but does not do them. This is because carrying out things requires effort, giving up on conveniences, and overcoming obstacles. To overcome these, good will is insufficient.
We remember well the days of struggle against the British Mandate before the establishment of the State. The struggle was very, very difficult and included a lot of "inconvenience." Yet, the Jewish inhabitants of Eretz Yisrael stood up to the challenge nobly. They were willing to pay the price, whatever was necessary to reach the goal. In contrast, from the time of the establishment of the State, we have often seen a relaxation of the tension, a weakening of resolve, and a lack of carrying out of that which needs to be done. It is not that there is no possible way to succeed but is due to a lack of stubbornness to get the job done at any price. What caused the difference? It is because at the time of the establishment of the State, the question was raised in the sharpest manner, as people felt that there was no alternative. It was clearly a make or break situation. As people used to say: "We have a secret weapon, whose name is aleph bet: ein bereira (there is no choice)." As they would say in the Navardok Yeshiva: "When there is a possibility to pass, it is necessary to pass; and when it is necessary, then it is possible."
The same attitude is true regarding the acceptance of the Torah. Certainly, Bnei Yisrael’s unanimous response of na’aseh v’nishma (we will do and hear) was sincere and expressed the people’s good will. However, Hashem knew the characteristic of the people and that not much later they would dance around the Golden Calf. After all, there is a great distance between the theoretical and the practical. It is easy and pleasant to dance around the calf, and it is difficult to "kill oneself in the tent of Torah." Therefore, there is a need for Divine Assistance, help which comes to one who is sincere in his desire to follow the straight path. This is what Chazal described as holding the mountain over their head. In other words, Hashem was telling them that not just good will would get them to accept the Torah, but that actually there is no choice. Israel’s existence depends on the extent to which they accept the Torah. The feeling of ein bereira gives the good will the ability to carry out their desire in practice.
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 8- "Answering Questions on the Kuzari's Proof from Mass Revelation
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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.
