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It is difficult to discern this from a short-term perspective; sometimes a family with many children will find it more difficult financially than a family with fewer children (and therefore there are halachic considerations that take into account the economic and emotional state of each couple); however, from a long-term perspective, the figures are astonishing: in 1800, there were one billion people and today, there are eight; in 1948, there were 600,000 Jews in Israel, and today there are close to seven million – and the standard of living is only increasing more and more. The more people there are, the more are able they are to derive more from the planet. Quality triumphs over quantity, spirit triumphs over matter. King David had poignant words to express this: "You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing".
The torah portion we will read this Shabbat reassures us: "it shall be if you shall heed the voice of the Lord your God... Blessed is the fruit of your womb and the fruit of your land". According to conservative estimates, by 2050 there will be 15 million Jews in Israel (Arab demographics is declining, by the way). In the short term, more traffic jams on the roads; In the long run, this is an economic, social and cultural empire.
The bad will pass.
The good will prevail.
With God's help.
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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.
