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In order to maintain this purity, the Torah commands removing the pagan nations from the Land, not to intermarry with them, and to destroy the signs of their idolatry (Devarim 7:2-6). After this goal is completed, it is possible to move on to the greater goal – to perfect the world by having all accept the dominion of Hashem. This is an undertaking that various prophets took part in. While each one had his own presentation, there are three principles that are joint to all:
1. There is no End of Days without the ingathering of the Jewish exile. For the world to be fixed, Am Yisrael must return home. This phenomenon is happening before our excited eyes. It is not just that almost half of the nation has returned to Eretz Yisrael but that they have done so as a nation, not as individuals. Jewish nationalism has reemerged, with a Jewish state that extends to almost all of our Land, which is spiritually valuable. The reawakening of nationalism has gone hand-in-hand with our independence. One who does not thank Hashem for this runs the risk of being ungrateful, as it does not make sense to make gratitude conditional on arriving at the end of the process.
2. One of the prophets’ signs for the liberation is the "flowering" of Eretz Yisrael, which welcomes its children with a "beaming countenance," like a bride toward her groom. In our times, the words of the prophets take on broader significance than in the past. Not only is there agricultural flowering but it extends to the fields of Torah scholarship, science, medicine, commerce, and satisfaction with life, which allows chesed enterprises to deal with all social issues. The Land produces brave sons of unparalleled levels. Belief in Hashem has taken off after the tragedy of Oct. 7.
3. The nations of the world will repent and will serve the Creator along with Am Yisrael. They will accept that Hashem chose Am Yisrael with love and gave it Eretz Yisrael, and that Hashem taught the founder of the first Jewish state, King David, that its spiritual center is Jerusalem and its Temple. The Rambam taught that the beginning of the long, complicated process is the ascent of Christianity and Islam, which fought and uprooted paganism in large parts of the world. The process of expanding belief in one special G-d has already begun. However, history has taught us how painful such a process can be, although in our days, there are improvements in fulfilling the prophets’ vision of religious cooperation.
Yeshayahu (2:1-4) foresaw the nations flocking to the Temple in Jerusalem. He continued to describe the emergence of Torah from there to be spread to the world and the beating of swords into plowshares.
Next week, we will discuss what happens to those who do not participate in the process.
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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.