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The truth must be said, though, that all of the above is only one side of the coin. There is another side of the coin that, despite its importance, often goes overlooked. The school year, with all of its merits, does not erase the need for freedom. Study frameworks are important; they guide and protect the student - but they also restrict him. Human nature is such that it demands occasional periods of rest and relaxation. Relaxation is necessary not only for the sake of gathering strength for future study or work; it is needed in order to create new capacities, to allow for advancing to new and more elevated levels. In order to break into a new course one must leave the old one. Freedom removes man from his previous situation. It "airs him out," liberates him, and allows him to develop in a new direction - a different and better direction.
When parents see their children sleeping a lot during the summer vacation, they should not thing to themselves, "What terrible laziness. Such extreme apathy." Parents should not become alarmed. Apparently the youngsters are in need of this deep sleep. It may very well serve to release all sorts of inner tensions that have accumulated. Sometimes, it is precisely exaggerated freedom that gives one strength and helps one to elevate to new heights.
Clearly, my intention here is not to give legitimacy to things that are forbidden. Any breaking of routine constitutes a sort of decline. It slows advancement and contains an element of risk. Yet it also provides new possibility. There is nothing that says one must return to the old order. It becomes possible to embark on a new and better path.
This, then, is the positive side of the summer vacation. True, it is accompanied by a number of pitfalls, and possesses some dangers; one should certainly be careful, and warn others to be careful about them. However, it also has its positive aspects. It is important to know and acknowledge them. Have a pleasant and healthy vacation. Let it be liberating, refreshing, and invigorating for all of us.
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.
