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The Rabbis added much dimension to the greatness of women. The Talmud of Eretz Yisrael teaches us of the greatness of our Matriarch Sarah: Rabbi Huna in the name of Rabbi Aha said that the "yod" which God took from Sarah He gave to Abraham (Sanhedrin 2:6).
God split the ‘yod’ (numerical value of ten) from ‘Saray’ into two ‘he’s (numerical value of five). He left one for her and added one to Abraham. This resulted in the two new names ’Sarah’ and ‘Abraham’
God imparted some of Sarah’s gist onto Abraham. It was Sarah who made Abraham who he was and not Abraham who made Sarah who she was. Sarah’s gist empowered Abraham and his name forever bears her stamp.
Once again, in reference to Sarah the Talmud of Eretz Yisrael teaches us: Rabbi Berai said: How many circuits does God have to mark out in order to hear the speech of righteous women [as it says] "And He said, no for you did laugh (Gen 18:15)". (Sotah7:1).
God initially approaches Abraham and not Sarah to bid the good tidings. Apparently, accosting Sarah directly would not have been entirely modest. In Rabbi Berai’s rendering of the episode God approaches Abraham, not so much for his sake but so that Sarah should overhear His message.
It is of particular significance that God Himself seeks out wise and righteous women and goes through circuits just to exchange a few words with them. God’s actions teach us the paramount importance of our society recognizing the Wisdom of Women.
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.
