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The month of Tamuz is the brightest month of the year, the days lengthen and the sun shines for many hours. When looking directly into sunlight, our eyes are moistened with tears (which is why Jewish tradition adopted the name Tamuz after a Babylonian statue with lead eyes that were melted by fire, giving the illusion that the idol was "crying"). Crying is a mechanism that allows us to more accurately digest what is in front of us; it is precisely the stress and sorrow that sometimes give us the opportunity to look at reality in a more balanced way.
The truth must be told: Had it not been for the October 7th tragedy, the threats would not be as tangible as they really are, and the oblivion could have resulted in a much greater catastrophe. It was precisely the "crying" that caused the State of Israel to now be prepared for war with more open eyes. We can visualize a number of scenarios, none in which the State of Israel is destroyed. There is the fear of systems being cut off for a certain amount of time, and God forbid, many casualties, but a nation that is prepared can withstand it and win; there is also a likely scenario that the war will be postponed until we are even more prepared in every respect.
One "bright scenario" is absolutely certain – light grows out of darkness! I suggest that everyone look for one good thing in their personal life that grew out of the months of war; you will be amazed at the answers. Throughout the history of the Jewish people, crises have led to growth; in our case, it is also not that hard to see.
Have a great month!
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Rabbi Haggai Lundin
Family and Society There Will Not Be A Civil War!
(Told to the students of the Hesder Yeshiva in Holon)
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 8- "Answering Questions on the Kuzari's Proof from Mass Revelation
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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.
