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The Ktav Sofer (1815-1873), son of the famed Hatam Sofer, connects this commentary on the three-fold nature of peace to a seemingly unrelated passage in Masekhet Berakhot, which describes three objects that serve as harbingers to peace: a large pot, a river, and a bird. A person who sees one of these three things in a dream can anticipate peace.
Connecting the three-fold nature of Bamidbar Rabba's discussion on peace with that of Masekhet Berachot, the Ktav Sofer draws a direct parallel between the types of peace and the harbingers of peace. The first kind of peace - peace when you come into your home - is symbolized by a large pot, representing the peace of an individual family gathered around a shared table. The second type of peace - peace when you go out from your home - is symbolized by a river and represents peace on a national scale. Rivers sustain entire societies, demarcate national boundaries and, although they are in constant motion, their basic contours remain the same. The last type of peace - peace with all of mankind - is symbolized by a bird and represents global peace. Birds migrate from place to place and call the entire world home, emphasizing the interconnectedness of every living thing.
For the past sixty years, beset by war and constant troubles, Israel has pursued the dream of national peace - peace when you go out from your home. The Ktav Sofer, drawing inspiration from Bamidbar Rabba and Masekhet Berakhot, teaches that a dream of national peace must be interconnected with dreams of shalom bayit as well as harmony for all humanity. May the next sixty years in Israel's history bring with them this three-fold blessing of peace.
Various Rabbis
Various Rabbis including those of of Yeshivat Bet El, such as Rabbi Chaim Katz, Rabbi Binyamin Bamberger and Rabbi Yitzchak Greenblat and others.
Moreshet Shaul Moreshet Shaul: A Crown and its Scepter – part II
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 294-5
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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.