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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
P'ninat Mishpat A Commercial Rental for a Closed Business – part II
based on ruling 80047 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
P'ninat Mishpat Profits from Formerly Joint Swimming Pool – part
(based on ruling 81110 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
Igrot Hare’aya Refuting Criticism by the Ridbaz – #311 – part II
Date and Place: 19 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
Igrot Hare’aya Public Letter on Observance of Shemitta – #287 – part II
Date and Place: 4 Nisan 5670 (1910), Yafo
Igrot Hare’aya The Need for a Broader Education – #274
Igrot Hare’aya – Letters of Rav Kook Date and Place: 8 Adar I 5670, Yafo
P'ninat Mishpat P'ninat Mishpat: Complaints about Contractor’s Work – part II
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
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P'ninat Mishpat P'ninat Mishpat: Complaints about Contractor’s Work – part II
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
Chemdat Yamim Moreshet Shaul: Twin Foundations
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 690
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 690
D'varim Judaism’s Social Vision
Re’eh
Giving is more than an act of generosity—it is an essential part of human dignity that belongs to everyone, rich and poor alike. The ultimate goal of help is to empower others to stand on their own.
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.
