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In the month of Adar, we increase in rejoicing because that is when the miracle of Purim took place. The salvation on Purim did not solve all the problems of the Jews in Persia (which is why Hallel is not recited), but it was a miracle. "Nes" the Hebrew word for miracle is related to the Hebrew for a flag that is raised; a reminder that the overall picture is that reality is led by God and leads to the good and to salvation.
The release of the hostages is also a miracle; a flag that reminds us of the overall picture that terrorism is won by determined struggle, not through surrender; a flag that reminds us – despite some people's desperate desire to obscure this – that the overall picture is that we are defeating Hamas; a flag that reminds us that the overall picture is that in the long run the Jewish people are overcoming and growing security-wise, economically, socially and spiritually.
The sages say that "one who wants his assets to be preserved and protected from ruin should plant an eder tree among them, as it is written: "The Lord on high is mighty [adir]" (Psalms 93:4). Due to the similarity of the words eder and adir, this is understood to mean that the eder tree bestows permanence" (Beitza 15b). Anyone who wants to preserve their mental health and stay sane in the midst of the current tumultuous situation, should remember these signs which remind us of the overall picture that "the Lord on high is mighty".
The evil will pass
The good will prevail
With the help of God
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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.