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Body: It was a while ago that we had a broad discussion on important matters, including the foundation of the yeshiva, which, to me, is very crucial to be established here, in the area of the holy city [of Yafo] and the moshavot, as a "central yeshiva." In other words, it has to be central for the New Yishuv of Hashem’s nation in Eretz Yisrael as a whole. Your honor told me then that we would speak about this precious matter in writing. However, I held back and did not write to encourage you to act in practice and influence your distinguished peer group, until I succeeded in starting to found it with Hashem’s help. This plants hope that the matter will flourish, as I and choice people within our nation hope. We await the improvement of the Jewish community of Eretz Yisrael, from the material and spiritual perspectives, with Hashem’s exalted right hand.
Igrot Hare’aya (200)
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit
231 - Language of Instruction for Rav Kook’s Yeshiva – #325
232 - Description of New Yeshiva’s Goals to a Supporter – #328
233 - Good Work, Regrettable Language – #330
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Generally, Eretz Yisrael is missing a yeshiva in which young people can study for a set amount of years and emerge as men who acquired an important level of Torah erudition and then will proceed with a specific goal in life. Until now, yeshiva students generally enter a yeshiva, study independently, and receive support for their whole lives. This is an important thing in Yerushalayim and the Old Yishuv but is inappropriate for the expectations of the New Yishuv and those who flock to it.
Furthermore, we need a yeshiva that will provide its students with spiritual influence. It cannot just be a group of independent studiers but students who listen and are educated, including in the approach to level-headed study of Torah, knowledge, and national affection for the nation and the Land. This must be connected properly to the light of Torah and fear of Heaven, which, according to the character of the generation, is indispensable, especially in the New Yishuv. Such students need to comport themselves in an attractive manner, with pleasant appearance, in addition to internal preparation to accept the light of Torah and good personal attributes.
To accomplish all the above and many other preparatory steps requires very significant expenses. I hope we will find people who love the Jewish People and Eretz Yisrael, who are known to love Torah and its foundations from "the mountains of sanctity." This is the first powerful step toward rejuvenating the nation and anticipating the salvation. We need them to work as a united force to provide enough power to accomplish this great work and increase its scope.
There is no need for me to write too much before one such as you, with a heart that is awake and easily absorbs everything that is refined and holy. I am confident based on our successful acquaintance here, and based on your pure spirit, that you will want to be one of the chief promoters of the institution, which is in its inception and needs to take broader strides to go from strength to strength. Be aware that the wise and honorable rabbi, one of the teachers in the yeshiva, Mr. Shem Tov Gefen, is traveling [to your area]. Certainly, you will welcome him with signs of love and provide what he needs. This will be remembered positively forever in the halls of Hashem and regarding the reawakening of the Holy Land.
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit
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
Igrot Hare’aya Connecting Disciplines in Torah Study
Igrot Hare’aya – Letters of Rav Kook 103 – part III
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)
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
Igrot Hare’aya Public Letter on Observance of Shemitta – #287 – part II
Date and Place: 4 Nisan 5670 (1910), Yafo
Igrot Hare’aya Refuting Criticism by the Ridbaz – #311 – part III
Date and Place: 19 Sivan 5670 (1910), Yafo
Igrot Hare’aya A Public Letter on Observance of Shemitta – #287 – part I
Date and Place: 4 Nisan 5670 (1910), Yafo
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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)
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Chukat "HOW ENTEBBE STOLE THE BICENTENNIAL
The Difference Between Historic & Eternal"
As we approach America's 250th birthday, it's worth remembering her 200th Bicentennial birthday, on Jul. 4th 1976, when Israel "stole the show" by shocking the world & miraculously saving 101 hostages in a foreign continent. As Pres. As Pres. Trump decides which countries get priority in his new Middle-East, it's worth reminding him of the difference between historic events and eternally historic ones. This obviously connects with this week's parsha, as well!
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.
