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"It shall be on the day that you cross the Jordan to the Land ... and you shall erect (vahakemota) large stones and coat them with plaster. You shall write upon them all the words of this Torah as you cross in order that you should enter the Land... It shall be when you cross the Jordan, you shall erect (takimu) these stones that I am commanding you today on Mt. Eival ... Build an altar there ... Sacrifice shelamim and eat there and be happy before Hashem ... Write on the stones all the words of the Torah, elucidated well." Abarbanel was troubled by a simple question. Why does the Torah repeat the same thing, to take stones and write on them after crossing the Jordan, in such close proximity?
Abarbanel answers with a fascinating claim. The first time the Torah did not command to take action. Rather, it predicted that Bnei Yisrael would act as other nations do. Namely, after reaching a momentous occasion, entering the Promised Land with the prospect of finally settling it, they would make a monument to capture the moment for posterity. "The words of Torah as you cross" refer to those events that the Torah describes that are related to the preparations to cross into the Land.
Hashem allowed Bnei Yisrael to continue with their plans but instructed them to make the monument appropriate for the Nation of the Torah. It should incorporate all the mitzvot of the Torah and put all in the perspective, not only of a historical attainment, but of an act of perpetuation of the covenant with Hashem, the ultimate purpose of their entering the Land. Mt. Eival was chosen as the site to erect the stones and sacrifice to Hashem for one of two reasons. One is that on that mountain Bnei Yisrael would be warned of the negative consequences of not living up to their side of the agreement. The other is that it would give a positive look on the happenings on Mt. Eival and not have it known only for the curses for Bnei Yisrael if they do not comply.
This commandment, according to Abarbanel, provides an eye-opening approach to the mindset of the nation entering the Land. They were to experience conquest, setting up political and judicial systems, and more, as Sefer Devarim foretold. They would want to act in the ways of the nations and show their pride in their achievements. This tendency need not be denied, as long as it was modified to take into full account their status as a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 8- "Answering Questions on the Kuzari's Proof from Mass Revelation
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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.
