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The origin of the name Isru Chag is from the verse "Bind the festival with cords, and from there to the horns of the altar" (Psalms 118, 27), i.e., tie the holiday sacrifice (which we offered in the Temple) on the corners of the altar. In other words, we are so attached to the joy of the holiday (which is expressed in the sacrifice) that it is difficult for us to separate from it. We stretch our feeling of happiness to the maximum; we hold onto the 'horns of the altar' in order to gain another day of holiness (this is also one of the reasons for the Mimouna celebrations). Many of us have a fear, and rightly so, of the days ahead; difficult decisions are facing the people of Israel. Those who are "bound to the horns of the altar" are not afraid of anything.
Most of us do not have to make the decisions, but we all have to prepare ourselves mentally for them. Today is the time to gather strength for the future. The adjacent verses are: "You are my Almighty, and I will give thanks to you. My God, I will exalt you" (ibid. 28-29). In every reality we find ourselves, we will thank God; do not be moved by the voices of despair and hatred. There is Someone stronger than them Who decides what will be, and to Whom we give thanks both on holidays and on weekdays.
Happy Isru Chag!
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D'varim EXCUSES ARE RUNNING OUT
p. Dvarim, Shabbat Chazon, Tisha b'Av
p. Dvarim, Shabbat Chazon, Tisha b'Av
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.
