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Five tips:
First, identify with the pain. Like, "Shiva", we need some time to internalize the disaster and cry.
Second, even in the whirlwind of emotions, we must put our fears into proportion: the State of Israel is not going to collapse. The IDF is strong, the people of Israel are strong. We've been through Pharaoh, we will also get through this.
Third, terrorism has no power on its own, it derives its place solely from the imagination and fear that it imposes on us (the origin of the word "terrorism" is from the Latin word terrere, which means to terrify). Phrases such as "you are going to leave the house this morning and you don't know if you'll come back in the evening" are wrong and weakening. Usually, our daily routine in the State of Israel is safe; it is our job to make it even safer.
Fourth, as civilians we do not have a direct influence on the war on terror, but we do have an indirect impact: to strengthen our elected officials; to perhaps join the National Guard that is now being organized in specific areas. To strengthen the media that are in favor of the Jewish people, not to be embarrassed. On the other hand: do not encourage the minority within us that weakens us. As an example, I took it upon myself - in the spirit of the days of the ShBBYM [pronounced shovevim] - not to enter certain media sites anymore. Every click on them indirectly reinforces terrorism.
Fifth, the most important thing: to develop a perspective of belief through Torah study and prayer which give strength and encouragement. Rabbeinu Bachye in "The Duties of the Heart" notes that "while the Chasid mourns in his heart, his face shows his elation", which can be translated in modern terms as: tremendous pain in the heart with the simultaneous ability to function with composure. This can be learned from Lieutenant N. – the hero this Shabbat – who was educated in the Beit Midrash [house of study] of this Torah. Every one of us can do this.
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.
