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Body: Thank G-d, the recognition of the Torah of life’s pleasantness, especially the honor and belief in land-based mitzvot, is expanding in our holy Yishuv on a yearly basis. This is helped by the approach of love and truth you bestowed upon me, your servant, from your pure spirits, dear parents. Because of you, I am enveloped with Hashem’s peace and grace, which I feel with my whole soul whenever I stride upon holy soil or go to inquire about the welfare of my brethren and their agricultural plots and try to uphold the laws of land-based mitzvot on a yearly basis. Their rays of aura light up the chambers of my heart and kidneys, uplifting my spirit with the joy of the Desired Land, every moment of every day, with a heart full with anticipation for the salvation of the remnant of a nation bound to hope. This is Hashem’s great nation, which is exalted in the world by Hashem’s great love for it.
Igrot Hare’aya (200)
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit
221 - Reassuring His Parents – #314 – part I
222 - Reassuring His Parents – #314 – part II
223 - Efforts to Buy Land – #315
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My only pain centers on that which many still do not realize – all those who fear Hashem truly strive for one goal; there is no quarrel in the normal sense. I hope that this will be realized, so that Hashem’s honor will return to all those who strive to do Hashem’s will (may they succeed). [Rav Kook then went into his Shemitta strategy, which we have seen before.]
I again ask my honored father not to have any pain due to this; rather, rejoice in Hashem’s kindness for allowing me to come to His holy mountain and live in the shadow of Hashem’s eternal city. Even if many of its residents act in a way we cannot accept, the Land loses none of its eternal value as the place where Hashem desires to dwell forever. We dream about the return of its sons from captivity abroad and see the weak rays of light, which still shine through the darkness, as its children return to it. The bitter taste, which we taste sometimes from those who mistakenly do not recognize the ways of peace in all its glory, will also sweeten. We are full of vigor, knowing that Hashem accompanies us on our path. My intentions are, thank G-d, purely on behalf of His nation and lot, the joy of our lives.
My dear [brother] Shmuel – While your words are consistent and have a spirit of justice and pure belief, it is correct to broaden our thoughts and judge everyone meritoriously, even if it requires creativity. We must never forget that in all ideological wars, when emotions calm, those who are critical on both sides find both light and shade. With the spirit of knowledge and fear of Hashem we shall know that all of man’s plans, thoughts, and actions in the world, whether in broad or limited circles, are prepared by He who anticipates the generations from the outset to help and embellish the world, to shine light and remove darkness. While we make the efforts to fight for the things we believe in, our emotions must not sweep us away. We must always know that there is a broad place for the opposite feelings of others and that the G-d of the spirits of all living things made all that exists, each for its own good reason. While this idea should not stop us from fighting for holy truths we hold dear, it should hold us back from falling into the net of pettiness, belittling others, and holding grudges. May we always be full of vigor of the spirit, calmness, and trust in a G-d Who loves truth, Who will never abandon those who love Him. I will be so happy if every time something like this comes up, you work to calm emotions and raise the regard for the honor of all around you, as is proper for people with integrity and wisdom, who know their clear goals.
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit
P'ninat Mishpat Payments after a Gradual End of Employment
(Based on ruling 82024 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
Igrot Hare’aya Semi-solicited Advice to Calm Down Petach Tikva
#227 Date and Place: 8 Tishrei 5669, Yafo
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 Trying to Arrange Purchase of Land in Eretz Yisrael – part II
#229 Date and Place: 13 Tishrei 5670 (1909), Yafo
Igrot Hare’aya Adding Elements to Strengthen the Heter Mechira – #313
Date and Place: 21 Sivan 5670 (1910), Yafo
Igrot Hare’aya Description of New Yeshiva’s Goals to a Supporter – #328
Date and Place: 12 Elul 5670 (1910), Yafo
Igrot Hare’aya Excerpts of Letter on Shemitta – #289 – part II
Date and Place: 6 Nisan 5670 (1910), Yafo
Igrot Hare’aya Ties to Religiously Controversial Events/Organizations 1. #293
Date and Place: Iyar 5670 (1910), Yafo
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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.
