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Recipient: The editor of Chavatzelet, at that time, Eliezer Ben Yehuda, requesting that he put this letter in the paper.
Igrot Hare’aya (200)
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit
123 - Arrangements to Deal with Destabilizing Renovations
124 - The Importance of Torah Education
125 - Dreaming of Deep Ideas with a Like-minded Person
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The Jewish Nation is unique among the nations in proudly raising the flag of the approach that man’s goodness and rectitude is the loftiest goal. Calling out in Hashem’s Name and entrenching this belief is the best preparation to reach this goal until the goal and the means of reaching it are inseparable. In order to engrain calling out in Hashem’s Name in the heart and soul of the individual and the nation, it is required to learn on a regular basis from a young age. For that reason, Torah study holds the highest priority in a Jew’s education. Other areas of knowledge prepare a person for the "battle of life," as opposed to making him good and straight in the eyes of Hashem and of man.
Focus on Torah study is the ancient path, traveled by our forefathers from all generations, enabling Israel to survive, succeed, and "give fruit." It has produced the greatest leaders and distinguished luminaries of each generation, who have enriched the nation and the whole world.
Preparing people for the battle of life has always been considered a secondary concern of education, not its goal itself. Over history, the "waves of the time" have hit us. We have lived among foreign nations, for whom education’s main focus is only to prepare people for the battle of life; the ideas of being good and straight, and certainly calling out in Hashem’s Name, have been minor pursuits even after they somewhat absorbed these ideas, through our influence. The influence of our host countries has infiltrated our spirit. To our great disappointment, a great many in our nation have forgotten our essential form of education and have purged from their schools the elements of goodness and rectitude and calling out in the Name of Hashem. They have stamped their education with the seal of preparation for temporary life, with its battles and lusts alone. Our nation and leaders sense the danger expected from this forgery of the seal of education.
In order to raise a banner for battle against [these perversions of education], we submit in the most forceful way, against the waves of the time, that the proper approach to education is the traditional one, focusing only on the Jewish spirit and its goals. The secondary matters of the battle of life can be achieved on the side, making the difference between sacred and mundane clear. We have clear knowledge that the Eternal King of Israel will not deceive, and that despite the changing needs of the time, the greatest value remains: The Kingdom of Hashem and His dominion, and preparing man and the Nation to follow His paths. This can occur when basic education, done in a unique way of Torah study alone, is employed. This has eternal value, as it says: "Your Kingdom is an eternal kingdom, and Your dominion is in every generation." These old-type schools still exist in the Jewish diaspora; they are led by the shepherds of Israel, the most scholarly and righteous Jews. We are proud that we have them in the Holy Land, the eternal fortress of the nation’s spirit.
Even those whose lives make them feel the pressure of the load and are concerned about their family’s livelihood and receive permission to study secular subjects in addition to holy ones, should be aware of the need to be very careful, so that this joining together of educational systems not create a "counterfeit coin." This must be done clearly, especially in the Holy Land, where it is especially important to maintain our unique form, which differs from all nations. Foreign languages and subjects that aid in obtaining a good livelihood are not what emerges from Zion, but Torah is (see Yeshayahu 2:3).
When those who need to integrate internalize these matters, we can be sure that they will not stray far. Their children will be "planted in the courtyards of Hashem" and will attribute sanctity to Hashem.
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit
P'ninat Mishpat Who Breached the Contract? – part IV
Based on ruling 81087 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
P'ninat Mishpat Repercussions of a Sale That Turned Out Not Happening – part II
(based on ruling 83045 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
P'ninat Mishpat Repercussions of a Sale that Turned Out Not Happening – part III
(based on ruling 83045 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
P'ninat Mishpat A Commercial Rental for a Closed Business – part II
based on ruling 80047 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
Igrot Hare’aya Excitement over a Friend’s New Newspaper – #319
Date and Place: 4 Menachem Av 5670 (1910), Rechovot
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.
