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Body: Thank you very much for bringing joy to my Shabbat, by sending me the book (Rav Kook’s work on Shemitta, Shabbat Ha’aretz). Please send me a package of a few hundred copies as soon as you can. It is proper to print large envelopes to put the books into with stationery, so that we can send several hundred. This is also my intention for the future, should I have the strength to be involved in other similar works, regarding other mitzvot of the land, etc. These matters have more impact, even when done secretly, than mundane matters that are done with great raucousness. May Hashem fill our internal world with the air of Eretz Yisrael as much as possible, in a way that Hashem will be with us.
I do not understand your complaint and your agitation from the matter [of the planned and then cancelled fundraising trip with the Ridbaz]. I could not exempt myself from it, as it was a case of saving lives [for those who wanted to keep Shemitta]. True, it would hurt my heart to leave the Holy Land even temporarily, and now that there is no need, I thank G-d that I do not have to go, as nothing came of it. What other people have to say about it does not enter my considerations. (Ed. note – apparently there were rumors Rav Kook was going to fundraise and keep some of the income.) Only Hashem, Who sees into people’s hearts, knows the rectitude of my heart and intentions, and that makes me as happy as all the riches in the world. My heart is strong with the bravery that comes with being truthful.
Igrot Hare’aya (200)
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit
195 - An Eiruv for Nascent Tel Aviv
196 - Printing of Shabbat Ha’aretz and Preparing for Parents’ Arrival – #246
197 - Difficult to Understand a Rabbi’s Ruling
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We received a letter from our father’s house, as they prepare [to move to the Holy Land]. Perhaps it is correct to point out that it is not worthwhile to sell all of their furniture; it is better for them to take some things that are expensive here.
It pays to start describing things in letters, so that they will not be shocked by the visible spiritual status of the Holy Land’s inhabitants, as well as, and especially, our material situation. They should know that with all of the detriments, we are very happy with our lot, having the great fortune of living in our Desired Land. We hope they too will be happy here.
Instructions for a Sick Person – #247
Date and Place: 28 Kislev 5670 (1909), Yafo
Recipient: A man named Z’ev (translated from Yiddish)
Body: I received your letter and was very pained by your present medical situation. I hope that before long, your situation will improve with Hashem’s help, and you will fully recover with His help.
Do not have any doubts about your wife. You should distance the non-Jew from the house, as much as possible, but without anger.
For Hashem’s sake, learn every day one page from some holy book that you can. Some examples are: Menorat Hama’or, Shevet Mussar, Kav Hayashar, Nofet Tzufim, etc. – only holy books.
Do not go to a burial under any circumstances until you feel fully healthy. Please write me your mother’s name.
Do not be afraid at all; Hashem will help you. Accept the idea, without making an oath, that when Hashem will help you and your livelihood improves enough that you will be able to live in Eretz Yisrael, that you will come. It will strengthen you, your fortitude, and your Judaism.
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit
P'ninat Mishpat P'ninat Mishpat: Multiple Agreements and Parties – part IV
based on final ruling of 80082 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
Igrot Hare’aya Connecting Disciplines in Torah Study
Igrot Hare’aya – Letters of Rav Kook 103 – part III
P'ninat Mishpat Payments after a Gradual End of Employment
(Based on ruling 82024 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
P'ninat Mishpat Payment for Not Clearing Warehouse On Time – part II
based on ruling 75076 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
Igrot Hare’aya Refuting Criticism by the Ridbaz – #311 – part III
Date and Place: 19 Sivan 5670 (1910), Yafo
Igrot Hare’aya Possibilities of Creating Religious Moshavot – #284 – part II
Date and Place: 1 Adar II, 5670 (1910), Yafo
Igrot Hare’aya Excerpts of Letter on Shemitta – #289 – part II
Date and Place: 6 Nisan 5670 (1910), Yafo
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.
