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Ein Ayah: The argument with Hashem, which the prophet uses to arouse the nation, is certainly a reason to draw closer to Hashem. Therefore, it is ostensibly more appropriate to write "come," which indicates closeness, than "go," which indicates distancing oneself from Hashem.
The presentation of a dispute between Hashem and Bnei Yisrael is absolutely not a scenario that exists on a consistent basis. Therefore, it does not seem justified to use the future tense for something which primarily occurred in the past, as the future indicates a continuous phenomenon, as it says, "This is what Iyov would do" (Iyov 1:5). It is appropriate that the way Hashem proceeds with His chosen nation is proceeding with affection, admiration, and love. Therefore, argument is a phenomenon which should remain an exceptional situation, which does not warrant the use of the future tense. This is in line with the pasuk, "With a flash of anger I hid My eyes for a moment from you, and with eternal kindness I will have mercy on you" (Yeshayahu 54:8). Therefore, it should have said, "Hashem said to you," which refers to the action at the time it occurred.
Therefore, there is an indication that the prophet is trying to describe a special characteristic that encompasses all of the steps that Bnei Yisrael experienced with great strength until the end of times. This shows the wisdom of Hashem’s righteousness and His grace to the House of Israel.
Indeed, the explanation is that in the future, Hashem will tell Israel to go to the forefathers for rebuke. When a person aligns himself with a foundation of sanctity, it is based on his free choice to follow his inclination to attach himself to that which is lofty. However, the most fundamental basis that allows a person’s choice to develop nicely in the direction of the elevated is the innate element of the nature of the spirit. Within Israel, this is an eternal legacy stemming from the sanctity of the forefathers, which has a strong connection with the entire nation.
Therefore, when over time the nation experienced a reduction in the success of its spiritual acquisitions, and the content of the inclinations towards holiness in actions and attributes was ruined, they would need something that fixes their state. Returning to their root of sanctity can occur by embracing their connection to the forefathers, which is the foundation of the national legacy of sanctity.
This is the idea of "Look at the rock from which you were hewn" (Yeshayahu 51:1). This will naturally create wonders in the mind, the emotions, and the personal characteristics. That is why Hashem recommends to them in the future to go to the forefathers. One should take a deep look at the forefathers’ natural sanctity, which infused their bodies and spirits. Then one can see how their rectitude is the model of proper behavior and compare their present actions to those of the forefathers. This will have a good impact on the spirit, as this will be a fundamental rebuke based on this connection with the forefathers, to whom the nation is attached as an eternal legacy. This form of rebuke will be successful in providing an effective remedy to all of our afflictions.
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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.
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Chukat "HOW ENTEBBE STOLE THE BICENTENNIAL
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As we approach America's 250th birthday, it's worth remembering her 200th Bicentennial birthday, on Jul. 4th 1976, when Israel "stole the show" by shocking the world & miraculously saving 101 hostages in a foreign continent. As Pres. As Pres. Trump decides which countries get priority in his new Middle-East, it's worth reminding him of the difference between historic events and eternally historic ones. This obviously connects with this week's parsha, as well!
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 6 - The Parable of the King of India
The advantages of testimony over circumstantial evidence or philosophical speculation.
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.
