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Ein Ayah: Notrikon show that in addition to that which is written in the Torah explicitly, there is also a wealth of great ideas that flow from that which is not written in full. It is like the idea of notrikon itself – one word is written and from there we can figure out the part of the word that is not written.
In order to express this point, the Torah chooses a pasuk involving Avraham Avinu, which was said at the time that his name was changed from Avram to Avraham. Within Avraham’s essential being, the basis is the sanctity of Israel, as all of the forefathers including Avraham, are called Israel. However, part of Avraham’s being extends beyond the Nation of Israel and impacts, by means of his being, on all the world’s nations.
The impact can be separated into six elements. The first element is at the root, as every element of sanctity, theological truths, morality, and truth and justice that have always existed in the world’s nations are linked to Avraham, as their founding father as well. He was the groundbreaking spiritual leader who started teaching true belief in Hashem. This is hinted at in Avraham being the father of many nations.
The second part of Avraham’s influence was in his being consistently in a special compartment among the multitude of currents running within the nations. This is a unique characteristic of not mixing in with improper thoughts that the nations cling to. This is hinted at by the second letter – he was choice among the nations.
The third element is Avraham’s impact on knowledge of Hashem and the ways of justice that stem from the purity of belief. This is a swaying power within many people who feel great fondness towards ideals, for upright ideals are persuasive. In this vein, the gemara learns that Avraham was beloved among the nations.
The fourth part is the leadership role that was revealed through the sanctity of divine truth. This was the special lot of Avraham, who fought for truth against those in the world who dwelled within darkness and defeated them with the greatness of his truth. That is what is meant by being a king among the nations.
The fifth part is the content that impacts the actions and attributes and straightens them with the sanctity of philosophical truths. The spark that came from the light of Avraham had a moral impact on the world. It limited evil and drew the general life of the nations toward justice and true goodness. This is what is hinted at by Avraham being venerable.
The sixth element is the power of belief, which was a trait of Avraham, about whom it says: "He believed in Hashem, and [Hashem] considered it righteousness" (Bereishit 15:6). The power of belief that others experienced was an offshoot of Avraham’s internal strength, and it impacted on many generations, which kept the spark of belief within the nations going. It started with a general positive belief and turned into to a pure belief in Hashem. In this regard, the gemera says that Avraham was neeman [which can mean trusted or related to belief].
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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.
Chukat "HOW ENTEBBE STOLE THE BICENTENNIAL
The Difference Between Historic & Eternal"
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.
