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Shlomo eagerly took his seat at the table, and listened in rapt attention, as the Chafetz Chaim began to share insights into the meaning of the day. The sheer pleasure of the holy words, along with a generous quantity of wine, brought Shlomo to new heights of exultation. Before long, Shlomo was convinced. This was where he wanted to stay! For eternity!
As the effects of the alcohol wore down any remaining inhibition, Shlomo made his way toward the head of the table. He grasped the arm of the Chafetz Chaim and called out "Rabbi! Rabbi, promise me that I will be in your company in the World to Come!"
A sudden silence descended on the room, as all eyes turned to head of the table. The Chafetz Chaim sat silently, his arm still in Shlomoโs grip. Not to be deterred, Shlomo insisted "Rabbi, I will not let you go until you promise me that I will join you in the World to Come!"
The guests sat with bated breath, as Shlomo maintained his position, even as the sun began its descent on the horizon. "We have no choice. We have to daven mincha!" one of the guests sighed.
Finally, the Chafetz Chaim spoke. "Shlomo, you can join me in the World to Come, if you agree to this. You must promise that you will never speak lashon hara (gossip), from this point on."
Shlomo froze, as the seriousness of the situation overcame him. All present waited for Shlomoโs response. Without a word, Shlomo returned to his seat.
The assembled once again focused on the Chafetz Chaim, as he sighed "what a lost opportunity! The gates of Heaven were open before him, and he refused to enter!"
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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.
