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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
Join me in getting stronger together
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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.
Chukat "HOW ENTEBBE STOLE THE BICENTENNIAL
The Difference Between Historic & Eternal"
As we approach America's 250th birthday, it's worth remembering her 200th Bicentennial birthday, on Jul. 4th 1976, when Israel "stole the show" by shocking the world & miraculously saving 101 hostages in a foreign continent. As Pres. As Pres. Trump decides which countries get priority in his new Middle-East, it's worth reminding him of the difference between historic events and eternally historic ones. This obviously connects with this week's parsha, as well!
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 6 - The Parable of the King of India
The advantages of testimony over circumstantial evidence or philosophical speculation.
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.
