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Also, try staying away from long "breaks" in between relationships, for they often waste time, and timing here is of the essence (especially for women & their "biological clock"). It's important to shorten your long list of expectations & "necessary pre-conditions" as much as possible, for this isn't "Amazon", and the right guy for you inevitably doesn't have "everything" and isn't perfect, just as you are not. Shlomo HaMelech advises that "finding favor in someone's eyes" is often surprising & unexpected (see Kohelet 9, 11). Just look for basic compatibility (e.g. similar ideals, making Aliya…) and mutual fondness, but every experienced couple will tell you that anyway, the real relationship is "built" davka AFTER the marriage, with hard work and conscious efforts of constant giving.
Similarly, it's definitely an advantage if his parents have a good marriage & you both come from similar backgrounds. I may add that altruism, caring and loyalty are important characteristics for building a good marriage, and those aren't just traits to look for in others, but also attributes to consciously acquire yourself & show him/her that you possess.
I'll just add that in addition to the importance of praying to Hashem for help, this week's parsha teaches us not a "Segula", but something that Hashem promises can literally help the singles! Kohanim can help here, for the 2nd of their 3 brachot finishes "ויחוניך", "and you shall find favor in the eyes of others". Kohanim should definitely have this meaning in mind, as Hashem tells them (Bamidbar 6, 23-27): "כה תברכו את בני ישראל... ואני אברכם", "so shall you bless Bnei Yisrael, and [G-d] will bless them". Obviously the singles should show up to shul as often as possible (in Israel every day, and abroad, on Festivals) in order to daven, as well as to receive this G-dly bracha! Shabbat Shalom & B'Sha'ah Tova!! Rav Ari Shvat (Chwat)
Rabbi Ari Shvat
Lectures at various yeshivot, michlalot and midrashot. Has published many books & Torani articles and is in charge of Rav Kook’s archives.
The Giving of the Torah When Should We Use Facts, Logic or Kabbala in Learning Torah?
Ein Aya Shabbat 4 7
Ein Aya Practical Tricks How Not to Accept Gossip by Giving the Benefit of the Doubt
Ayn Aya, Shabbat v, 65
Naso “Do Not Disregard the Practices of One’s Mother”
Ideas from 5704 (1944) – Harav Shaul Yisraeli – from Siach Shaul, p. 368-9
Harav Avraham Yitzchak Hacohen Kook Weren't Rav Kook's Positions Unique Among Rabbis?
Translated by Hillel Fendel
Rabbis in Midrash
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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.