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Beit Midrash
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Ein Ayah: It is impossible for the spiritual eye of a creation to reach to the depths of the hidden part of the most desired thing in the world (the Torah). The fact that it is so desired and the fact that it is so hidden are connected, because all of this upper light is above the human ability to recognize and above all wisdom and cleverness to fully grasp. This desired thing must be hidden because it relates only to godly matters; it is all-inclusive and the source of all. Because of the depth of its being hidden, it has no relationship with that which is limited, by nature of it being a created thing and lacking in recognition.
However, there is also an element that the delving into the ideals behind the Torah is a "pastime" of Hashem, which connects it to the seal of the ultimate goal of the goodness that is hidden away. This, in turn, is connected to the highest element of the content of all of existence from beginning to end. From this perspective, there is an element of revelation of [divine matters] that can be recognized by means of the special light that makes up the Torah.
Since that which makes the Torah so unfathomably special and so critical in the cosmic sacred realm is so hidden, Moshe did not feel that he was able to take credit for having any part of individual connection, as individualism is a limiting factor, [which is so antithetical to the limitless element at the heart of the Torah].
Indeed, since the Torah is so all-encompassing and able to light up every element of existence, the ability to recognize it as relating to someone or something must be beyond the individual in the classic sense. Therefore, when it comes to its connection to people, the only type of person who can be closely related to Torah is one who has the highest level of humility. This was the level that Moshe, the man of G-d, to whom the Torah was to be given, reached. In that way, his individualism was already nullified because of the glow of the lofty and powerful.
On the other hand, if there were not an element of individualism, there could be no recognition of the Torah in the world of humans, and the Torah would remain unrevealed. That is why it has to be related to a special gift of humility so that just as the person limits his individuality, so he is able to be a conduit for the limiting of the Torah by bringing it into this world. That is the reason that the fact that Moshe limited himself by denying that he was capable of being a true conduit actually made him fit to have the Torah called after him, "the Torah of Moshe."
Various Rabbis
Various Rabbis including those of of Yeshivat Bet El, such as Rabbi Chaim Katz, Rabbi Binyamin Bamberger and Rabbi Yitzchak Greenblat and others.
Moreshet Shaul Moreshet Shaul: A Crown and its Scepter – part II
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 294-5
Ein Ayah Self-rebuke by Comparing Oneself with the Forefathers
condensed from Ein Ayah, Shabbat 9:132-133
Rabbis in Midrash
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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.
Shlach Lecha "Why So Many Don't Make Aliya?" - Parshat Shlach
This short article deals with the weird phenomena that every single time Am Yisrael is meant to enter the Land of Israel, throughout the Tanach, 2nd Temple and until today, they "chicken out" and look for excuses. What's the problem with this mitzvah that proves so challenging. The article, based on sources, suggests that the difficulties of Eretz Yisrael is precisely her secret and beauty!
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 4
The class deals with Islam and how the Muslim tries convincing the King of the Khazars, and why he was also rejected.
Beha'alotcha JEWISH STATE= GUIDE TO G-DLINESS & SELFLESSNESS
A Jewish State not only is a good idea, but educates us towards selflessness, altruism and G-dliness in our daily lives.
Ein Aya In Zion Even the Smoke of the Bark is Sweet
Just as Jewish nationalism is different from others, so too our capitol of Jerusalem is totally different than other national capitols. Rav Kook beautifully explains the passage in the Talmud that the trees of Yerushalayim were cinnamon trees.
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 3
The second speaker invited to convince the Khazar King is the Christian, who presents their beliefs. Even before the questions of the King, "between the lines", the author R. Yehuda HaLevi already begins disproving them.
Ein Aya "Intimacy: Love, Life & Giving or Egocentric Taking & Expiration"
Today, many confuse between intimacy in marriage, based on love, giving and life which are diametrically opposed to empty "sex", pornography and prostitution which destroyed the Beit HaMikdash. The practical importance of clarifying this topic in today's western society is obvious, especially for young adults.
