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Tishrei 30 5781 | Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
Righteousness is not Leadership
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Tishrei 30 5781 | Rabbi Ari Shvat
The Universal Role of Religious Zionism in Improving the Morality of Mankind The Way of the World to Monotheism Morality
As opposed to other types of nationalism/patriotism, which are relatively external, shallow and sometimes even racist, the Religious Zionism of Rav Kook plays an essential universal role in the moral maturation of humanity. Avraham Avinu was told to leave his land and set up a "Great Nation" in Israel who's goal is, even today & forever, to spread monotheism & morality and influence mankind. Am Yisrael as a nation, with a moral and idealistic state, economy, army & culture, plays a universal role. Rav Kook reveals his ingenious connection between monotheism & morality, & convincingly proves rationally how the Biblical "Light to the Nations" is coming true. He explains the central role of utilizing Jewish creativity for cultural influence.
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Tishrei 30 5781 | Rabbi Daniel Kirsch
At the Shabbat Table Meating Halfway
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