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The navi tells that Yeruvam ben Yoash was victorious and extended the borders of the Kingdom of Israel to their maximum, reaching until L’vo Chamat (Melachim II, 14:25). The midrash says that when one shows respect to prophets, he receives more land than Yehoshua and David did (Eliyahu Zuta 7). These victories brought on great riches for the kingdom and its capital, Shomron. One of the materials that is the greatest signs of riches is ivory (see Melachim I, 10:21; ibid. 22:39). In his words of rebuke to the people of that time, Amos refers to houses and beds of ivory that existed (Amos 3:15; Amos 6:4). However, these riches caused terrible corruption, which was the target of most of Amos’ prophecies. In warning of the impending doom that would befall the people if they continued these ways, he spoke of affliction that would come from L’vo Chamat to the stream of the Arava (ibid. 6:12-14).
Amos speaks of three issues. 1) One who abuses justice and harms the vulnerable is like one who has his horse run through fields before the rocks have been removed. 2) The conquests of the dynasty of Yehu (of which Yoash was a member) will be returned. 3) The Asyrians will oppress the nation militarily until their control will be lost.
There are apparently two main ways for us to lose control over Eretz Yisrael. One, which is found in our parasha, is the despising of eretz hemdah (the coveted land). The other is by displaying corrupt behavior instead of maintaining a moral existence.
This week we will commemorate the 13th yahrtzeit of our teacher, Harav Shaul Yisraeli z.t.l. He taught, among other things, the love of the Land and the importance of an effective, upstanding judicial system and society. May we follow in his footsteps in those areas and in others.
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 8- "Answering Questions on the Kuzari's Proof from Mass Revelation
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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.
The Land of Israel LGBT'S IN ISRAEL
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.
