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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 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.
