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You are engaged in a struggle for Jerusalem, you are struggling for the Temple Mount. You know that on this mountain God revealed Himself to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob, you know that on this mountain the great prophets spoke, you know that this place has a spiritual power that can repair the entire world.
The Christians also understood this many years ago, that's why they built so many churches around the Temple Mount. That's why the Crusaders conquered Jerusalem with thousands and thousands of soldiers and slaughtered its inhabitants. They ruled the Temple Mount and God was not revealed to them, they built impressive stone fortresses here and the Divine Presence did not rest upon them. They built huge churches in Jerusalem and God did not help them.
The Christians returned to Europe just as they came. They realized God didn't want them here. Their churches today are empty and deserted. When will you realize that God cannot be forced? You have had mosques on the Temple Mount for centuries. This sacred mountain doesn't bring blessings to you, either. God is not revealed to you and no prophets emerge from you. Just the opposite.
The Arab world is being soundly trounced. Lebanon is bankrupt. Every day there is another explosion in Iraq. Iran is in a major crisis. Turkey is getting weaker and weaker. Hundreds of thousands were brutally murdered in Syria. Millions have fled, losing their homes and wandering along the roads. Look at the Arab countries that fought Israel. The coronavirus has hit them all. Look what's going on in Libya and Algeria. Look what is happening to the Arabs of Gaza and the Palestinian Authority who go begging all over the world day after day, going from bad to worse.
This doesn't happen by accident. You provoke God and go against him and He pays you back. He didn't invite you to His house and you force your way in and desecrate His house. Playing soccer, throwing fireworks and Molotov cocktails. Forgetting that God is the true Master of this mountain.
What don't you understand? God doesn't want people throwing rocks at cars and stoning their occupants. God doesn't want people burning synagogues and yeshivas. He doesn't want people who lie and don't tell the truth. He doesn't want people who have blood on their hands. He doesn't want wicked people in His house. As King David said in the Book of Psalms (Chapter 24): "Who will ascend the mountain of the Lord and who will stand in His sacred place? He that has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not taken My Name in vain, and has not sworn deceitfully. He will receive a blessing from the Lord and righteousness from the God of his salvation."
Listen to the Word of God. Don't go against Him with force. Even if you throw bigger stones, you won't convince Him. Even if hypocritical politicians make statements in your name, it won't change His mind. Even if you fire missiles at Jerusalem in coordination with Hamas from Gaza, you will not defeat Him. You will only provoke His great wrath upon you.
God wants to build His house to bring light and blessing to the world, to bring peace to the world, to bring good to the world, and you persist in fighting Him. Apparently the time has come and His patience has run out.
You've been given a big hint. Watch out for His Big Fire.
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu
Chief Rabbi of Tzfat. Son of Rishon Letzion RH"G Mordechai Eliyahu zt"l.
The Israeli State and Goverment The magnitude of the miracle of the establishment of the State of Israel
Harav Avraham Yitzchak Hacohen Kook Weren't Rav Kook's Positions Unique Among Rabbis?
Translated by Hillel Fendel
Rabbis in Midrash
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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.
Shlach Lecha "Why So Many Don't Make Aliya?" - Parshat Shlach
This short article deals with the weird phenomena that every single time Am Yisrael is meant to enter the Land of Israel, throughout the Tanach, 2nd Temple and until today, they "chicken out" and look for excuses. What's the problem with this mitzvah that proves so challenging. The article, based on sources, suggests that the difficulties of Eretz Yisrael is precisely her secret and beauty!
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 4
The class deals with Islam and how the Muslim tries convincing the King of the Khazars, and why he was also rejected.
Beha'alotcha JEWISH STATE= GUIDE TO G-DLINESS & SELFLESSNESS
A Jewish State not only is a good idea, but educates us towards selflessness, altruism and G-dliness in our daily lives.
Ein Aya In Zion Even the Smoke of the Bark is Sweet
Just as Jewish nationalism is different from others, so too our capitol of Jerusalem is totally different than other national capitols. Rav Kook beautifully explains the passage in the Talmud that the trees of Yerushalayim were cinnamon trees.
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 3
The second speaker invited to convince the Khazar King is the Christian, who presents their beliefs. Even before the questions of the King, "between the lines", the author R. Yehuda HaLevi already begins disproving them.
Ein Aya "Intimacy: Love, Life & Giving or Egocentric Taking & Expiration"
Today, many confuse between intimacy in marriage, based on love, giving and life which are diametrically opposed to empty "sex", pornography and prostitution which destroyed the Beit HaMikdash. The practical importance of clarifying this topic in today's western society is obvious, especially for young adults.
