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The Torah is the universe's source. It is not like a blueprint that can be discarded once the construction is finished and the structure stands on its own; it is not like an idea that, after it has been actualize, can be forgotten. The Torah is the source and the beginning of existence, and the more one attaches oneself to existence's source, the more existence comes to life.
God looked into the Torah and created the universe in the sense that the Torah is the source of the universe. It is an idea which is continuously being fulfilled and from which it is impossible to break away. The entire purpose of the universe is the Torah's existence, the revelation and appearance of the Torah. Therefore, all that exists in the universe is hinted at in the Torah. The Sages teach that "there is nothing that is not hinted at in the Torah." The Vilna Gaon added that there is nothing that is not hinted at in the Book of Genesis alone; in fact, there is nothing that is not hinted at in the first verse of the Book of Genesis; in fact, there is nothing that is not hinted at in the first word on the Book of Genesis - "Bereshit."
On this first word - "Bereshit" - an entire book was written which is entitled "Sefer HaTikkunim," and it contains seventy so-called "Tikkunim." The time has not arrived for the public to study this book, but it is important to know that such a book exists. The Kabalistic work, "Tikkunei HaZohar," too, provides various possible understandings of the word "Bereshit."
By utilizing the content of the word "Bereshit" God created the universe, and this is the root of all existence. And what exactly is this "Bereshit"? The Sages expounded, and Rashi brings their words in his classic commentary: "'Bereshit' is Torah; 'Bereshit' is the Jewish people." The Torah and the People of Israel - these two ingredients are the beginning of existence. The Sages added that "Bereshit" refers to the Sabbath as well. The universe was created "for the sake of Sabbath" which, like the Torah and the Jewish people, is known as "the Beginning." The Sabbath is the source of the universe's existence.
All of what exists in the universe is hinted at in the Torah. Ramban (Rabbi Moshe ben Nachman), in his introduction to his commentary on the Torah, writes about this fact at length. The Torah can be understood on many levels. All of our spiritual and physical existence, and all of the forces in the universe, are hinted at in the Torah.
Ramban adds that King Solomon himself, the wisest of all men, understood all aspects of the Torah. He was therefore aware of all of the secrets of existence. Because he knew the entire Torah in depth, he understood just how the entire world extended forth from its foundation stone - its "Even Shtiyah." He was aware that each of the lands of the earth has its own unique characteristics, climate, and types of trees and grains that can be grown there. King Solomon was familiar with the lines leading from the "Even Shtiyah" to each and every land. He even planted the appropriate plants on the lines leading to these lands. This, he was able to do, by virtue of his vast Torah knowledge.
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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.
