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When specific parts of society threaten to break it up, we must assess whether they indeed have the ability to do so. For example, the threat that "we will take the money and get out of here" has already proven to be an empty threat; whoever stays here is not doing anyone a favor, they stay here because it is worthwhile to be here. Where will they go? To France?
Striking also falls into the same category: it is not worthwhile for any doctor or business owner to disrespect a large public in the State of Israel, it will end up like Angel Bakery.
Another threat is to refuse to serve in the security forces. Here, too, it is important to look at things in proportion: first, is it about all the security forces or about a very specific stratum, mostly retired, while those in the field and middle echelons feel differently? Second, will those on active duty carry out their threat when their own homes are in danger? What will an anti-reform pilot do when Hamas or Hezbollah bomb his kibbutz? Security has been damaged now, but nothing comes close to an existential threat to the state, for the simple reason that the will to live is greater than any exhausting argument about the "reasonableness standard" or whatever.
Although there are those today who provide a flexible interpretation of the concept of "democracy", the original interpretation is majority rule, and the moral idea behind it (and behind the halachic rule of "follow the majority", for example) is that the majority expresses a kind of truth that should be respected.
The Jewish public in the country numbers eight million who are going in a very specific direction, both now and in the future demographics. There is a group made up of tens of thousands in the first circle and perhaps hundreds of thousands in the second circle trying to fight this, they cause not inconsiderable damage, but there is no need to be afraid. The overall picture is that the majority will decide, even if it takes time. In the meantime, do not fear.
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.
