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Every year, as the Tisha B'Av mode begins, Jews in America "remember" to yearn for the Geula, which unfortunately usually doesn't preoccupy them unless searching for a "siyum" in order to eat meat and alleviate their mourning. Contrarily in Israel every time we listen to the daily news and go to milu'im or our shelters, we are dealing with the challenges of the "the birthpains of mashiach". We read in p. Dvarim that despite many super-natural miracles in the exodus and subsequently in the desert, still many Jews were skeptical and scared to come on Aliyah (1, 22-27). The "FEAR OF THE UNKOWN" is usually well-grounded in reality, for any change, even one for the better, is challenging. Even in the times of Moshe, it wasn't easy and smoothe, for the giants Sichon and Og were real, and the impending end of the pillar of fire and cloud, manna and miraculous water, awakened us to the realities of having to work for a living and serve in the Israeli army. Yes, then and today, even though G-d is on our side, that doesn't mean the challenges aren't real and must be overcome. Even as we live redemption, this time of year we must take stock of what Hashem has already redeemed, and what we still lack and need to implore of Him, e.g. peace, the Sanhedrin & Beit HaMidash. Contrarily the "all or nothing" Jews supposedly relate to a dreamy Geula where everything is going to suddenly be "peaches and cream". They focus on MR. Mashiach rather than on the Geula PROCESS. Interestingly, even after the Balfour Declaration, the skeptics said: "We still don't have a Jewish State". Even after achieving the State of Israel, they complained: how can this be the process of redemption if "we still lack Y'rushalayim?". Even after liberating the Holy City, they kvetch: "but most of the Jews are still in galut". As that excuse is also ending, they alibi, "but Israel isn't as religious as we'd like". As statistically that excuse is also running out, they focus even more on Mr. Mashiach, and refuse to participate until he himself comes (which unfortunately is going to be only the final stage of redemption, Megilla 17b). We notice an interesting phenomenon: One would have thought that those Geula-denyers would be even more preoccupied on a daily basis on how they think we are in galut as much as we were during the Crusades and Holocaust, and they would cry day and night for redemption, as we did then. But we see to the contrary, we who recognize the Geula process and have already seen most of the prophecies of redemption fulfilled, we are more preoccupied with what we still lack, for we take the redemption seriously. It turns out that those who attempt to hasten redemption really feel the few things that we still lack and pray and work to achieve them, while the naïve dreamers who lack even more, don't really relate to Geula as something real, but pay "lip-service" when the Shulchan Aruch or calendar offers no choice (except for that meaty siyum!). The Netziv stresses that G-d told the kvetching Moshe, "DON'T TELL ME HOW TO RUN MY REDEMPTION!", and adds that this message is for modern anti-Zionists, as well (Shmot 4, 13 and Shivat Tzion, p. 17!. If one really believes in Geula, he would grab every glimmer of hope available, rather than ignoring what G-d has already granted us, kvetching that it's "all or nothing". That yearning for instant gratification was always seen in Judaism as a problem, and surely not an ideal. The Talmud teaches that the 2nd Mikdash was destroyed either because of Sinat Chinam (needless hate) or because most of the Jews from Bavel didn't come on Aliyah with Ezra (Yoma 9b), where the common denominator between the two, is clearly: a lack of unity. Yes, we must improve our Ahavat Chinam, but the half million orthodox Jews still stuck in the sin of their Babylonian predecessors, should FOCUS at least as much on fixing that more EASILY DEFINED shortcoming and make Aliyah. Like the inevitable "cold feet" before one's wedding, we must encourage the bride or groom not to "fear the unknown". This Tisha b'Av, let's beg Hashem to help us achieve that which we still lack, while encouraging our brothers who are still "stuck" on the previous stages of redemption, to overcome the architecture of alibis, and join Am Yisrael. The Rambam stresses the Torah's definition of redemption is Kibbutz Galuyot (Hil. Milachim 11, 1 based on Dvarim 30, 3-4), and anyone who really wants and believes in it will see it and participate, thus fixing the Cheit HaMeraglim and that 2nd reason for Churban, while the rest of us can already focus on the upcoming stages.
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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.
  • "FIRST 'THE NATIONS WILL SAY: 'G-D DID GREAT FOR [ISRAEL]' "
    Achrei Mot

    "FIRST 'THE NATIONS WILL SAY: 'G-D DID GREAT FOR [ISRAEL]' "

    Iyar 5786
  • Why Judaism Respects the Corpse and the Dead- Eternity, Not Superstition
    37 min
    Ein Aya

    Why Judaism Respects the Corpse and the Dead- Eternity, Not Superstition

    Ein Aya Shabat Chapter B Paragraph 52

    Tevet 20 5775
  • "HOW ENTEBBE STOLE THE BICENTENNIAL
    Chukat

    "HOW ENTEBBE STOLE THE BICENTENNIAL

    The Difference Between Historic & Eternal"

    Tammuz 5786
  • The 4 Who Never Sinned
    Ein Aya

    The 4 Who Never Sinned

    Rav Kook explains the Initial - Inevitable Flawlessness of Israel .

    18 Sivan 5784
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  • Mourning the Past – and Working for the Future
    The Ninth of Av

    Mourning the Past – and Working for the Future

    Rabbi Netanel Yossifun | 10 Av 5786
  • Why Did Moshe Plead Not to be Locked Out of the Land of Israel?
    Va'etchanan

    Why Did Moshe Plead Not to be Locked Out of the Land of Israel?

    Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaLevi Kilav | 10 Av 5786
  • Eichah - How Can This Possibly Be?
    4 min
    D'varim

    Eichah - How Can This Possibly Be?

    Rabbi Hillel Geffen | 3 Av 5786
  • Kuzari class 9 - "Seeing is Believing" (parag. 21-30)
    42 min
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    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.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Tammuz 5786
  • Various Universal Stages of the Geula Process
    42 min
    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.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Tammuz 5786
  • Haircut for a Bar Mitzva in the Three Weeks
    Bemare Habazak - Rabbis Questions

    Haircut for a Bar Mitzva in the Three Weeks

    Rabbi Daniel Mann | Tammuz 5786
  • The Blessing of Children, Specifically for Menashe – part II
    Parashat Hashavua

    The Blessing of Children, Specifically for Menashe – part II

    Rabbi Yossef Carmel | Tammuz 5786
  • Regulation of Land Rights in a Settlement Extension – part V
    P'ninat Mishpat

    Regulation of Land Rights in a Settlement Extension – part V

    Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Tammuz 5786
  • I Will Bring You Back Up – part II
    Moreshet Shaul

    I Will Bring You Back Up – part II

    Various Rabbis | Tammuz 5786
  • Kuzari class 8- "Answering Questions on the Kuzari's Proof from Mass Revelation
    46 min
    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.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Tammuz 5786
  • Armies Still Necessary for Balance & the War Against Wars
    32 min
    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.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Tammuz 5786
  • Coordinating Ma’aser with Small Donations
    Bemare Habazak - Rabbis Questions

    Coordinating Ma’aser with Small Donations

    Rabbi Daniel Mann | Tammuz 5786
  • The Blessing of Children, Specifically for Menashe – part I
    Parashat Hashavua

    The Blessing of Children, Specifically for Menashe – part I

    Rabbi Yossef Carmel | Tammuz 5786
  • Regulation of Land Rights in a Settlement Extension – part IV
    P'ninat Mishpat

    Regulation of Land Rights in a Settlement Extension – part IV

    Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Tammuz 5786
  • I Will Bring You Back Up – part I
    Moreshet Shaul

    I Will Bring You Back Up – part I

    Various Rabbis | Tammuz 5786
  • Balak and Bil'am: Fear Itself – and Joy
    4 min
    Balak

    Balak and Bil'am: Fear Itself – and Joy

    Rabbi Netanel Yossifun | 11 Tammuz 5786
  • LGBT'S IN ISRAEL
    The Land of Israel

    LGBT'S IN ISRAEL

    The question was asked, how can one make Aliyah with the LGBT parades?

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Tammuz 5786
  • Kuzari class 7 - Five Accumulative Proofs of G-d
    41 min
    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.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Tammuz 5786
  • Muscle & Meaning: The Dual Nature of Gevurah (Physical Strength)
    39 min
    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.

    Rabbi Ari Shvat | Tammuz 5786
  • ASK THE RABBI: MENTION OF ROSH CHODESH IN AL HAMICHYA AFTER DARK
    Bemare Habazak - Rabbis Questions

    ASK THE RABBI: MENTION OF ROSH CHODESH IN AL HAMICHYA AFTER DARK

    Rabbi Daniel Mann | Tammuz 5786
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