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Body : One beam of light has shone for us through the fog of our world, which is presently dark. Here and there in the Diaspora, our brothers are in upheaval and darkness. Blood is spilled; bodies are trampled; skulls are shattered; houses, shops, and showcases are plundered. Our nation lies in a pitiful state between the split hooves of the pig, which tramples and afflicts wounds, while we have no ability to stop it.
The possibility of enjoying loving relationships within our nation have all but disappeared. Those who love freedom have stood idly by on the day of tragedy and were not moved by the destruction their brothers experienced (see Amos 6:6). All of the actions taken by the modern Jewish movements to promote their demand for freedom for the Jews have been ineffective. In Russia, which is full of Jewish blood, all demands have been erased from the heart, as if it was an old loan that had been cancelled by shemitta or yovel. Instead there is darkness and fog.
Alas, a flow of cold water has rushed over the cracked bones: "Eretz Yisrael is reawakening!" The reawakening is admittedly slow, even very slow, with baby steps and long breaks between them. Yet, it is still reawakening. The buds of new life are visible to anyone who wants to look.
One of the clearest signs of new life is the significant activity that your organization is planning – "Reawakening Jewish Art and Beauty in Eretz Yisrael." It is inspiring to see our ultra-talented brothers, giants of beauty and art, who find a respected place in the broad boulevards of society’s mainstream. A high wind has lifted them and brought them to Yerushalayim, to adorn our holy city, which is so engrained in our hearts. These pleasant flowers will bring honor and grandeur to the city, along with blessing and utility. Such a good omen should make all happy – the young and the old, and even those who are least emotional and those who are most occupied with the serious questions of survival.
Igrot Hare’aya (200)
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit
139 - Baron Rothschild and the Heter Mechira
140 - Jewish Art – The Positive and Halachic Care
141 - Jewish Art – The Positive and Halachic Care
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The sound of rejoicing! Everyone is happy, father and mother, brothers and sisters, even the old grandparents who many years ago forgot their children’s childhood games. "Our little Shoshana (a name and a rose) is asking for a doll!" Thank G-d, it is a good sign. She is past the worst part of her illness. The doctor who has grown so close to the family takes part in the rejoicing, in place of taking part in the anguish; he agrees it is a good sign. The crisis has passed. The hope is now that Shoshana will grow and be a leader among her friends.
While the doll is the first request, she will go on to ask for many things. Her spirit and body will increasingly strengthen. She will demand more medicine, soup, meat and bread. She will want her dress and her fancy clothes, her pen, books, and projects. All will rejoice in these matters, the grandparents and parents with tears of joy in their eyes. The young siblings will happily clap and dance: "Hurray! Little, pretty, sweet Shoshana is asking for a doll."
We will continue next time, but it should already be clear that the doll represents art.
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit
P'ninat Mishpat A Commercial Rental for a Closed Business – part II
based on ruling 80047 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
P'ninat Mishpat Who Breached the Contract? – part IV
Based on ruling 81087 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
P'ninat Mishpat P'ninat Mishpat: Multiple Agreements and Parties – part IV
based on final ruling of 80082 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
Igrot Hare’aya Refuting Criticism by the Ridbaz – #311 – part IV
Date and Place: 19 Sivan 5670 (1910), Yafo
Igrot Hare’aya Worse on the Outside, Better on the Inside – #332
Date and Place: 26 Elul 5670 (1910), Yafo
Igrot Hare’aya Involving Baron Rothschild in Religious Efforts – #278
Igrot Hare’aya – Letters of Rav Kook Date and Place: 14 Adar 5670 (1910), Yafo
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P'ninat Mishpat P'ninat Mishpat: Realtor’s Fee on Large Commercial Building – part I
(based on ruling 85031 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
(based on ruling 85031 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
P'ninat Mishpat Complaints about Contractor’s Work – part II
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
Chemdat Yamim Moreshet Shaul: The Goal of an Agricultural Yeshiva – part I
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the laying of the cornerstone of the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh)
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the laying of the cornerstone of the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh)
Chemdat Yamim The Goal of an Agricultural Yeshiva – part II
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the cornerstone laying for the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh – 1938)
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the cornerstone laying for the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh – 1938)
Re'e NEVER EXTREME EXCEPT ISRAEL
Parshat Re'eh
Judaism is against extremism, so how can we understand the seemingly extreme statements found in our sages in favor of living in the Land of Israel and against living in Chutz laAretz? The article deals with the seeming contradiction between the strength of Free-Will and the strength of being influenced by our surroundings.
Ekev DANCE FOR ISRAEL- FOR YOUR BENEFIT
Parshat Eikev
Description: The 7 Haftarot we read after Tisha B'Av ("Shiva D'Nichemta") surely get us excited that they're coming TRUE, and awaken us to yearn, dance & join the return to Zion! The short article also deals with the problems and solutions facing the American Jewish community as discussed at a recent panel, as well as the question why Jews come from America to Israel to help when we face problems, but Israelis don't come to aid Jews in America when they face anti-Semitism.
