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Body : I feel an obligation to express my thanks and blessing to your honor, who showed me favor by fulfilling my request about the dear Rabbi Zev Bernstein, who lives in the moshava Petach Tikva. I would be so pleased if it will be possible to continue helping him in the days to come, as he is a very honorable man.
Similarly, I would be grateful to your honor if you would say a good word about the book Shabbat Ha’aretz (Rav Kook’s work on the Laws of Shemitta). I will be very happy if it finds favor in the eyes of a Torah scholar such as you. May you be blessed if you carry out my request to give the copy I sent to the honorable "Generous Baron" (Rothschild).
As I speak, it would be an honor if I can say further matters. Perhaps Hashem will be with us, and we can do positive things on behalf of religious concerns for the New Yishuv (which the Baron significantly helped finance). Of course, my whole interest is to connect religion to the emergence of a strong settlement movement. We see with our own eyes that it is impossible for a settlement to thrive and be sustained without there being respect for and vitality of religious life. It would be very appropriate if the revered Baron, who has done so much for the Yishuv, will pay attention to the invigorating of the Yishuv’s soul, i.e., its spirit of religion. To promote this, we must adopt the idea of a Yishuv-wide rabbinate (editor’s note - it is unclear if Rav Kook, who was considered the rabbi of the moshavot in the vicinity of Yafo, already fit that role) and make it possible to hold regular trips to the broad Yishuv, in Judea and the Galilee, in order to fortify the stature of religion.
Additionally, we need to strengthen the local rabbinates, in every agricultural settlement. In Ekron, a rabbi was already installed according to my approval and choice, and thank G-d he is distinguished, and his actions have left a good mark on the moral and religious character of the moshava. However, he is very downtrodden, and his livelihood is minimal. It would be wonderful if it would be possible to support him with a set salary.
Igrot Hare’aya (200)
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit
177 - The State of Religion in Eretz Yisrael – #277 – part II
178 - Involving Baron Rothschild in Religious Efforts – #278
179 - What Requires Protest? – #279
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It is especially necessary to have a central yeshiva for the New Yishuv, a yeshiva in the proper spirit of Israel, capable of producing wonderful rabbis for the Yishuv. They should be educated in culture and understanding the world and practical life, in addition to their Torah and philosophy. They should also be gifted speakers who capture the interest of many with the veracity of their ideas.
All of these matters need to be fulfilled in practice. The Yishuv will be thankful if your honor will bring these ideas close to the ear of the respected Generous Baron. This would cause all of the acts of charity that he has undertaken on behalf of the Holy Land to shine in a lofty beam of light.
I have begun the yeshiva on a small scale with Hashem’s help. However, when we have sufficient wherewithal, we are prepared to embellish and expand activities in a very desirable manner. This will enable the inhabitants of Eretz Yisrael to influence Jewish communities in the Diaspora.
I hope that your honor will kindly agree to answer all of my questions and try as you can to support the good things that I intend to establish for the benefit of our nation and our Holy Land.
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit
P'ninat Mishpat A Commercial Rental for a Closed Business – part II
based on ruling 80047 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
Igrot Hare’aya Departure of an Uncle to Eretz Yisrael
Igrot Hare’aya – Letters of Rav Kook: Vol. I, #1 , p. 1-2 – part II
Igrot Hare’aya Alternatives to Gymnasium and Grafted Etrogim – #286
Date and Place: 18 Adar II, 5670 (1910), Yafo
Igrot Hare’aya Shemitta Work at Israel National Fund Land – #
Date and Place: 3 Sivan 5670 (1910), Yafo
Igrot Hare’aya Maintaining a Friendship of the Spirit – #266 – part I
Igrot Hare’aya – Letters of Rav Kook: Date and Place: 11 Shevat 5670, Yafo
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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.
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.