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Body : [Last time, we saw Rav Kook try to alleviate Rav Lintop’s feeling their relationship had cooled. Now we get to a discussion of philosophical matters. In the background, Rav Lintop’s apparently critiqued Rav Kook’s recent article, "Derech Hatechiya."]
I hope for great, practical miracles, no less than all who look toward Hashem’s salvation. These shall come from Hashem’s Hand to His servants, in the sky, and on the ground, in the seas and pertaining to everything within them. There will be spiritual miracles, finding expression in the kidneys and heart, and all the compartments of the spirit and soul. It will occur on a national and individual basis. From there, it will impact every nation and human being. Even the animals in the fields and forests, the birds, and the crawling creatures, everything with a soul breathed into it, will be included in the miracles. Even the vegetable and inanimate objects will not escape the ripple effect of the great chain of life, as the eternal Hashem reveals His light.
However, in order to improve the world and for all of the miracles to create blessing, so that they are recognized and followed on a paved path, all living things, including humans, especially the nation whose soul is part of Hashem’s revelation, must smooth out the wrinkles of the souls with the power of He Who straightens such things. This is done by the spiritual intellect, which is full of light and heat, and by pure emotions of reliable love for the wondrous nation from which we were hewn and according to the "value" in all directions, which fills the whole world. This is in line with the pasuk, "Like the four directions of the sky I spread you out" (Zecharia 2:10). This connects with the constant deepening of [the people’s] understanding of the divine, His goal, and the way He relates to everything, bringing a person greatness of the soul. Then, his emotions and wisdom are in line with those of the world, and he will not be disturbed if a foreign man of distinction follows a different line of thinking.
The depths of the miracles expose the wellspring of power, which teaches understanding to us and the whole world. Then we recognize that all great thinkers who oppose our way of thinking would have happily changed to ours if they would realize how lofty our storehouse is, filled with great riches and Hashem’s blessing.
Igrot Hare’aya (200)
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit
163 - Maintaining a Friendship of the Spirit – #266 – part I
164 - Maintaining a Friendship of the Spirit – #266 – part II
165 - Maintaining a Friendship of the Spirit – #266 – part III
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However, we have never refrained from presenting the essence of historical progressions when they add life to those with wise hearts. Even if they are not fully appreciated, they still encourage those who contemplate them. Considering everything, we cannot withhold writing visions that are presented clearly on a tablet (see Chabakuk 2:2), spelling out every element according to one’s ability to explain that which is expected to transpire beyond what is generally understood even by the choice members of the nation. When speaking in such general terms, we reference the roots of the [spiritual phenomena]. We do not specify one nation vs. another and certainly one person vs. another. When we look at the "Book of Adam," we can see every generation and its specific spiritual leaders. However, first we must present the basis of the whole wonderful book: Man was created in Hashem’s image. After this is understood, we can deal with the specific names of different people from whom streams of humanity emanated.
We continue next time.
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit
P'ninat Mishpat Limits of Interest Rate for Loan with Heter Iska – part II
based on ruling 80033 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
P'ninat Mishpat Limits of Interest Rate for Loan with Heter Iska – part I
based on ruling 80033 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
P'ninat Mishpat Profits from Formerly Joint Swimming Pool – part
(based on ruling 81110 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
P'ninat Mishpat Repercussions of a Sale That Turned Out Not Happening – part II
(based on ruling 83045 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
Igrot Hare’aya Worse on the Outside, Better on the Inside – #332
Date and Place: 26 Elul 5670 (1910), Yafo
Igrot Hare’aya Excerpts of Letter on Shemitta – #289 – part I
Date and Place: 6 Nisan 5670 (1910), Yafo
Igrot Hare’aya Shemitta Work at Israel National Fund Land – #
Date and Place: 3 Sivan 5670 (1910), Yafo
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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.
