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There are various similarities between Yom Kippur and the fateful eighth day of inauguration. They share the following: a special offering of ketoret (incense), the fact that the Kohen Gadol is very involved, bringing a personal korban and special korbanot on behalf of the nation. Each has an olah and a chatat brought. (Shelamim is not appropriate for a fast day.) The avoda of each of the days, with these offerings, contained a strong element of receiving atonement for the nation and for Aharon and his successors.
Yet in the following aspect, major differences between Yom Kippur and the eighth day of inauguration appear. In the regular avoda of the Mikdash, the place to bring the ketoret is the Kodesh (the Holy) on the golden altar. On the eighth day, the whole Mishkan received a special consecration with Divine Presence, as all became holy. The sanctity emanated from the Kodesh Kodashim, reaching the Kodesh and even the main mizbeach, which was situated in the azara (the courtyard before the Kodesh). Therefore, Nadav and Avihu attempted to bring the ketoret outside, with tragic consequences. On Yom Kippur, the Torah stresses that the ketoret is brought all the way into the Kodesh Kodashim, where it atones and makes spiritual improvements. On this day, the sanctity is actually drawn in, making it appropriate to make such an offering there, but only in the exact manner prescribed, and only by the Kohen Gadol. When done correctly with the help of the day’s holiness, the sanctity extends from the Kodesh Kodashim outward, impacting on things and people. This difference is reflected in the differing nuance of the respective p’sukim. On the eighth day, it says: "for today, I will be seen to you" (Vayikra 9:4). In contrast, on Yom Kippur, it says: "for in the cloud, I will be seen on the kaporet (the covering of the ark)" (ibid. 16:2).
In summary, on the eighth day, the outside turned into inside, whereas, on Yom Kippur, the inside, which is usually off limits to visitors, turns into an outer area, in that it can be selectively approached. We pray that we will soon be exposed to the revelation of the Divine Presence in all different areas of the Mikdash.
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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.
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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.