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And then I went into a swoon. When I came to, I found myself at the same spot, but the scene was far different. Now there was screaming & crying & people laying on the stone floor; praying. There was smoke & fire beyond the Wall & I think that I heard the sound of chariots & horses nearby. A man in white came running by; his clothes were disheveled and he was holding a beautiful golden box; everyone bowed down as he passed. I reached out to touch the box, & I blacked out.
A few moments passed, & I opened my eyes to a horribly similar scene. Again, there was fire & thick smoke, & fierce battles were taking place right in front of me, as men in metal clothes were striking everyone around me. No one was spared, not even the young children. I tried to help, but I couldn’t move; I was frozen with terror. And then I, too,was struck, & I collapsed to the ground.
When I came to, I was standing among a group of men, several of whom looked vaguely familiar. One of them was helping a young boy put on his Tefilin, & I laughed because the boy’s Tefilin bag had the same initials as my own name. The people began to dance, & an older man pulled me into the circle. "Hurry," he said, "let us celebrate while we can!" And I danced around & around until I became so dizzy I couldn’t stand up straight.
When I opened my eyes again, I was surrounded by men in green. Most of them were quite young; they had tired, but happy faces. I recognized the sound of a Shofar, & the people were cheering & singing & crying, all at the same time. A huge flag was raised upon the Wall & a mighty roar went up, to the highest heavens it seemed. I felt exhilarated & I wanted to dance forever, but my legs gave out, & I leaned against Wall until I finally collapsed.
It seemed like eternities, but I awoke once more. Now I could sense a mood of total tranquility & peace, as huge numbers of people – men, women & children - began to gather. I heard those trumpets yet again, & I saw that same man - at least he looked the same - wearing the gold crown and reading aloud from his scroll. I said a prayer of thanks; the dreams had finally become a reality.
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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.
