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We don't like to decide; when there is a dilemma in a particular situation, we tend to stay in doubt. Doubt gives the illusion that it is possible to have your cake and eat it too; to seemingly gain the benefits of both sides. Progressive culture has glorified skepticism. Since there is no God, there is also no truth, and in any event, pluralism was invented – everyone, no matter who, is right, and "the Nazis also have their narrative".
Ideological skepticism has created a psychological inability to decisively make a decision in any area – starting from choosing a life path to defeating Hamas – and ending up losing both ways.
The Torah portion of Mishpatim forces all of us to be decisive and determined judges; judges are referred to in the Torah as "Elohim," like God, who advances the world by deciding the truth, so too "any judge who judges a true judgment truthfully, the verse ascribes to him as if he became a partner to the Holy One, Blessed be He, in the act of Creation " [Shabbat 10a].
These days, the people of Israel are in decisive moments in a complex situation – should we be afraid to finish off the fighting in Gaza in different ways or decisively demand victory? Each and every one of us must raise our voices at demonstrations and on social media so that decisiveness will lead to absolute victory. Amazingly, it will turn out that the decision for the most correct side will also gain the advantages of the other side of the dilemma – a victory in the war will also lead to the release of the hostages; the elimination of Hamas will also bring peace.
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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.
