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Body : [The letter, of course, starts with warm greetings full of respect.]
I very much request of my respected, beloved parents that they should not have any emotional pain from all the matters of dispute, which, because of the interest of the moshavot (Rav Kook was the rabbi of many of them), I am compelled to be involved in. There is nothing to be upset about.
Thank G-d, our Holy Land is increasingly being built before our eyes. This fulfills the word of Hashem as given down by His servants, the prophets, about the return to Zion and the flowering of the horn of salvation for the House of Israel on holy soil, which is increasingly becoming filled in His great kindness. Those returning from exile are increasingly coming with enthusiasm to the cities of Judea, which have begun to shake off the dirt of desolation. Our eyes see and are happy!
Thank G-d, we are being filled with historic joy and hope, as Hashem’s hand, full of kindness for His afflicted nation and His Land, which has been desolate for so many centuries, comes to their aid. We are so blessed by Hashem to be able to be involved, whether in a more or a less recognizable manner. This is the greatest, loftiest joy. It provides enough to counteract a measure of criticism or slight pain from an unpleasant feeling, which appears for a moment when a person sees that this person or that person acts in a manner that is undesirable to one who loves and pampers himself too much (i.e., Rav Kook).
Igrot Hare’aya (200)
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit
219 - Adding Elements to Strengthen the Heter Mechira – #313
220 - Reassuring His Parents – #314 – part I
221 - Reassuring His Parents – #314 – part II
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I am full of hope that just as the steps of broadening the physical Yishuv will continue, with Hashem’s help, so will there be parallel progress in spiritual matters. In the physical sphere, we have relied on well-grounded leniency as we make the difficult transition to a more developed community for the holy nation in its natural homeland. We look forward to, in the spiritual realm, desirable steps to accompany the desire for the honor and splendor of spirituality, which are deeply embedded in the holy nation’s soul. This spirituality finds expression in the love of the sanctity of the Land and all of the mitzvot connected to it, especially the lofty mitzva of Shemitta. I am not bothered at all by those who seek this goal of maintaining the sanctity of the Land and dedication to the sanctity of related mitzvot in a naïve way, without becoming familiar with the depths of life of the beam of light that come from the mountains of Israel, which raise a holy voice foretelling salvation. This is as Judah is told, "Your salvation has come." (Rav Kook is referring to those who believe in the mitvot of the Land but do not believe in developing the Land in practice, even when the time for it appears to be coming.) They believe they can get to the goal on a shorter path (not to make spiritual compromises to promote development of the Yishuv). Actually, it is longer and full of thorns, as they cause resentment in the heart of sons who are full of holy splendor for that which is sacred to Hashem, which will be presented to them in a pleasant manner that is full of Hashem’s charm and kindness.
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit
Igrot Hare’aya Trying to Arrange Purchase of Land in Eretz Yisrael
#222 Date and Place: 2 Elul 5669 (1909), Rechovot
Igrot Hare’aya Semi-solicited Advice to Calm Down Petach Tikva
#227 Date and Place: 8 Tishrei 5669, Yafo
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
P'ninat Mishpat Payments after a Gradual End of Employment
(Based on ruling 82024 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
Igrot Hare’aya Involving Baron Rothschild in Religious Efforts – #278
Igrot Hare’aya – Letters of Rav Kook Date and Place: 14 Adar 5670 (1910), Yafo
Igrot Hare’aya Excitement over a Friend’s New Newspaper – #319
Date and Place: 4 Menachem Av 5670 (1910), Rechovot
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.
