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Recipient: Rav Kook’s uncle, R. Yehuda Leib Felman
Body: I rejoiced upon receiving the signed letter that you gave to me (Rav Kook used a play on words with a complex halachic concept), in which you informed us about your satisfactory state and in which you inquired about our welfare. Thank G-d, His kindness continues to grow as He enables us to live in our Coveted Land, which Hashem established to always be holy before Him, above all other lands, from the beginning of time and for eternity.
Igrot Hare’aya (200)
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit
125 - Making Sure There Will Be a Din Torah
126 - Report on Relations with New Turkish Government
127 - Support for Jerusalem Old-Age Home
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The draft notices [that they send to Jewish men] can be redeemed by paying 50 Turkish liras, which is worth approximately 400 rubles. Also, any Torah scholar is exempt according to government law. It is even possible that, with Hashem’s help, it will be possible to arrange kosher food for our Jewish brethren (presumably for those in the Turkish army in Eretz Yisrael) and that they will be given vacation on Shabbat and holidays.
In the other direction (i.e., what can be gained by engaging the new Turkish government), Jews (unclear if this is only those who serve in the army, or in general) will be able to be promoted to all the various levels of the government, even the highest ones. They actually like to have those who believe in Hashem and in our holy Torah [working for them], and respect for the Torah is important to them. In short, there is absolutely nothing to worry about from the change in the government.
Fortunate is he who is blessed with riches and property and settles in the Holy Land. (Rav Kook was certainly not speaking about himself, as he was not rich. Perhaps, Rav Kook’s uncle, about whom I did not succeed to find information, was well-off and might have been considering or was open to moving to Eretz Yisrael). If he does so, he will be able to see a wonderful spiritual life during his physical life, enjoying the aura of the pleasantness of its sanctity and the beauty of its desirable air, which is pleasant and pure. From the small amount of revealed special qualities, one can peek from between the cracks at the hidden treasures that Hashem [has stored in Eretz Yisrael], in the grandeur of the aura of its glory, honor, and splendor. May Hashem make the Land secure very very quickly, with great goodness for the House of Israel.
I also would like to request of you to bring us joy on a regular basis with your dear letters, letting us know about your good life and the peace that you and all of your offspring, from near and far, shall enjoy. May Hashem bless them all with His bountiful blessing and goodness. May you receive herein the prayer of peace and blessing from the eager spirit of your nephew, who loves you with all my heart and soul. We look forward to Hashem’s salvation for His nation in the Land of our Heritage, quickly in our days.
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
Igrot Hare’aya Raffle of Property in Eretz Yisrael for Tzedaka
Igrot Hare’aya – Letters of Rav Kook: – #220
Igrot Hare’aya Public Response to Zealous Defense of Rav Kook – #308
Date and Place: 15 Sivan 5670 (1910), Yafo
Igrot Hare’aya Informing a Friend he Is Not Insulted – #320
Date and Place: 5 Menachem Av 5670 (1910), Rechovot (probably)
Igrot Hare’aya Refuting Criticism by the Ridbaz – #311 – part III
Date and Place: 19 Sivan 5670 (1910), Yafo
Igrot Hare’aya Shemitta Work at Israel National Fund Land – #
Date and Place: 3 Sivan 5670 (1910), Yafo
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Various Events FOR WHOM NOT TO VOTE
Rav Zvi Yehuda Kook stressed that Israeli politics is G-dly, so I have no problem answering this common question on a Torani blog. Also, Free-Will is a G-d-given right and obligation, to "destine one's fate" (R. Soloveichik, Kol Dodi Dofek, 67), so I obviously don't tell others how to vote. But once not a few (especially young) have already asked, a couple of personal words from experience and thoughts from chazal & Rav Kook which may be of help to others, mainly for whom NOT to vote.
P'ninat Mishpat Fallout from Failure to Install Elevator – part II
based on ruling 85007 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
