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Recipient: An open letter to our young, beloved brethren, students of Torah, living in the Holy Land.
Summary of Part I: In these difficult times, it is critical for young Torah scholars to use their talents by writing with energy, as these tools cannot be left to the secular Zionist alone.
Igrot Hare’aya (200)
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit
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It is an old complaint, but it must be renewed like a new royal edict. The Divine Spirit cries out: "The students of Torah do not know me" (Yirmiyahu 2:8), therefore the Torah will lapse. "The wisdom of the scholars will spoil, and the people of the land will decrease" (Sota 49b). No one will speak [words of truth], and no one holds the hand of the other. This is not the time to sit with folded arms; we are the ones who carry the weapons of Hashem (Torah ideas). We have powerful tools in our hands, thanks to He who dwells in Zion, who brought us to the Desired Land, the valley in which visions are seen, which brings souls to light and whose air makes people wise. It gives wisdom, life, and a soul to the nation who lives in it. [Therefore, we have the ability to succeed.]
We need to wake up a little and to notice the sound of Hashem knocking (Shir Hashirim 5:2), in our midst, deep within our hearts. It is time to act for Hashem (Tehillim 119:126). We need to embark on the path that will enable us to acquire the pen. This will reserve for us a healthy standing in set, proper, and contstant literary [settings], and have a swelling of shades [of modes of expression] so that we can truly sanctify the Name of Hashem and give honor to the Torah. Glory to the Land we so cherish and splendor to Jerusalem, our Holy City.
The pen is the son of thought, and thought is the child of study. Therefore, we all need to be encouraged by the strength and vigor, with confidence and internal bravery, and give proper attention to the important subject of matters of the heart and thought (i.e., spiritual philosophy), as it is connected to all the teachings of philosophy in the Torah. This must extend from the most basic, simple study of ethics, to the greatest heights of the most elevated study of Jewish philosophy, to the summit of holy discussion of the loftiest secrets of the Torah.
However, we must be very very careful about the order in which we progress, as we must not skip even a small step. Rather, everything in its proper order, with a clear mind and greatness of the spirit, with diligence and patience, an order that will bring us to say what we must say in a clear, attractive, and precise manner. Hashem shall give knowledge, wisdom, and insight from His mouth (based on Mishlei 2:6).
A great part of the matter is dealt with every day, but only partially. Indeed, the four cubits of Halacha study is the foundation and provides the main life force upon which everything is built. It too must grow and bloom, be strengthened and fresh, according to the rejuvenation of thought that powerfully demands its role according to the spiritual level of the good treasure chest, the treasure chest of the fear of Hashem and true knowledge of Him. The dormant powers will awaken, and thought will once again live. The pen and the engraved letters will return with the help of Hashem, our savior. The pen will cause wonders through Hashem’s powerful right hand to give greatness to the Name of Hashem the G-d of Israel, on behalf of those who love Hashem and study His Torah.
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit
P'ninat Mishpat Limits of Interest Rate for Loan with Heter Iska – part II
based on ruling 80033 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
Igrot Hare’aya Trying to Arrange Purchase of Land in Eretz Yisrael
#222 Date and Place: 2 Elul 5669 (1909), Rechovot
P'ninat Mishpat A Commercial Rental for a Closed Business – part II
based on ruling 80047 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
P'ninat Mishpat Repercussions of a Sale that Turned Out Not Happening – part III
(based on ruling 83045 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
Igrot Hare’aya Worse on the Outside, Better on the Inside – #332
Date and Place: 26 Elul 5670 (1910), Yafo
Igrot Hare’aya Informing a Friend he Is Not Insulted – #320
Date and Place: 5 Menachem Av 5670 (1910), Rechovot (probably)
Igrot Hare’aya Description of New Yeshiva’s Goals to a Supporter – #328
Date and Place: 12 Elul 5670 (1910), Yafo
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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.
