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Beyond the restrictions that we should take on all year round such as keeping a set time each day for opening a screen; installing a filter on the phone, etc.; it is a good idea these days to mentally abstain (!) from the "mischievousness" of the media.
The word "mischievous" is perceived today as a kind description, but its biblical origin means breaking through accepted norms; a kind of wild spirit for which one needs to repent. Sinking into the world of media and communications - which radicalize and exclude - inevitably leads to a mischievous and disturbed perception of reality; for example, intimidation that a minority, which did not pass the threshold, will continue to control us all and threaten to rebel.
I suggest that during these days we should consume content from healthy media and that too, to the proper extent. We will continue to fight the physical and cultural threats, everyone in their own way, but getting out of media bondage is like leaving a stuffy room for the open air. Suddenly, we see that the vast majority of the figures around us are not busy hating and calling for civil disobedience, rather we are surrounded by people who love their nation and their country. Life is beautiful, the State of Israel is flourishing; and everyone is busy connecting, creating and freeing themselves from all straits.
The bad will pass.
The good will prevail.
With God's help.
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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.