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Ein Ayah: The previous opinion [which we saw last week, regarding the importance of Avraham Avinu to the nations of the world] explained the value of notrikon in the Torah as relating to the element of the thoughts that are activated by the light found explicitly in the Torah. According to that approach, there are two levels of evaluation: one relates to the essence, and is represented by that which is in the letter that is found explicitly in the word; the other relates to the expansion, the philosophical light that the written letter causes to be discernable. This is represented by the persona of Avraham, who intrinsically, with his great level, was the foundation of the essential life of Israel.
The second means of evaluation focuses on that which expands from the origin. Specifically, it relates to the elements in which the nations are nurtured by the light of Avraham. To this, Rav Yochanan adds that that which expands as a result of the power of the written letter is also included in the spiritual essence of the letter itself.
Let us see how this plays out in the notrikon of the word "anochi." One can look at Hashem speaking about Himself from the perspective of the level of the giver, who influences those around Him. Then we can evaluate it on the highest level even before that which is given makes it to the recipient. The second way is focused on the ability to influence the recipients, which depends on the latter’s capabilities as well. It must be viewed only after the gift of sanctification has already been given. While it appears as if there are real distinctions between the various levels, at their root there is only one source of sanctity, and there is no intrinsic difference between that which is included in the letter that is written explicitly and the light of that which is expanded based on the words arrived at through notrikon.
Anochi therefore starts with ana, I: Hashem Himself and no other. Nafshi, My spirit, is the intrinsic attribute of the light of life, which gives life to all, just as the spirit gives life to the body. Katvit – I have written – that which Hashem has influenced those who received the Torah by that which is written explicitly is similar to: yahavit – I have given – that which Hashem has allowed to expand based on the abilities of the recipients of the holy present. All of this is unified in the secret of lofty unity, which is the light that glows forth from the beginning of the Ten Commandments, which represents the moment of the most powerful unity of sanctity.
Rabbanan say that it is not enough that the upper root is wonderful, so that there is no real difference between the light of that which is written and that which is understood from it. Rather, even from the side of the recipients, it has to be similar. This found expression in the pleasantness of the sayings. The pleasantness is in what was written and in what was received, and it is glowing with completeness and the good feeling that it gives off.
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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.
