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One of the historic references is the story of the Meraglim. Moshe Rabbeinu declared "Then all of you came to me and said, "Let us send men ahead to explore the land…..I approved of the plan." (Devarim 1:22-23) What need was there for Moshe Rabbeinu to agree to the suggestion? Hashem had promised them that He would give them the land. The Israelites should have simply relied on Him to lead them to victory.
In response to the question of why Moshe Rabbeinu supported the sending of scouts, the Ramban contributes a far reaching insight. Moshe Rabbeinu agreed, because it was the right thing to do. In Yahadut, we are taught not to rely solely on miracles. Emunah in Hashem must not preclude our obligation to do whatever is in our power to confront all challenges. We can not sit back and wait for the miracle to occur. We must initiate the process by girding ourselves with courage and attempt to devise the means to reach our goal, in the spirit of the adage, "G-d helps those that help themselves."
The rebirth of Eretz Yisroel is a case in point. Were it not for the faith in their Jewish destiny and the initiative to rebuild the homeland, no miracle would have taken place. Today we agree that the very existence of the state is a miracle. The miracle came about because the Jews initiated the process. Those who have made aliya, live the miracle daily. If we rip away the cobwebs of negativism, we can clearly see the miracle of Israel ’s existence. Coming on aliya is an expression of deep faith in one’s Jewish destiny and in Hashem’s special relationship with Israel in Eretz Yisrael.
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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.
