articles on Rav Kook books
Lessons on Rav Kook books
Quality Over Quantity- Countless Ramifications
As mankind matures (similar to the individual child), we all realize that it's generally a mistake to go after quantity, at the expense of quality. Children and primitve man thought that "bigger is better", but today's tiny computer chips and laser warfare teach man what Judaism always knew. Rav Kook explains this important idea with so many ramifications in life and Torah, via the letter Yud, which is the smallest letter, and rationally explains its Kabbalistic meanings and usage. The class is a great example of how Rav Kook harmonizes and combines rational philosophy and logical Kabbala.
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Adar 5786
The Symbolism of the Dalet-Shaped Head-Tefilin's Knot
Many have summarized Rav Kook's ideology as "Uniting the Opposites", and this classic class elaborates on the idea via the Shi"n on the Head-Tefilin and the concept of "Laws given orally to Moshe at Sinai". A very basic class in Rav Kook's thought.
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Shevat 5786
"Beyond Either-Or"
Rav Kook's Uniting the Opposites, Sinai & the Tefilin's Shi"n
Many have summarized Rav Kook's ideology as "Uniting the Opposites", and this classic class elaborates on the idea via the Shi"n on the Head-Tefilin and the concept of "Laws given orally to Moshe at Sinai". A very basic class in Rav Kook's thought.
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Shevat 5786
“Honor Requires an Audience”+ Tu B'Shvat
Rav Kook makes some very interesting "diyukim" (deductions) from this passage in the Talmud about when to wash or moisterize (with oil) right before left, and regarding anointing one's entire body, and relates to small "timely" fixings, as opposed to general improvement.
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Shevat 5786
Fix the Leak or Overhaul the Oil
Rav Kook makes some very interesting "diyukim" (deductions) from this passage in the Talmud about when to wash or moisterize (with oil) right before left, and regarding anointing one's entire body, and relates to small "timely" fixings, as opposed to general improvement.
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Shevat 5786
On Extreme Progressive, Why Right Shoe Before Left & Summary of Lefty Halachot
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Shevat 5786
Special Spiritually and Imagination on Shabbat
Rav Kook explains why that which is learned on Shabbat is considered so much greater than that studied during the week, and why creativity is that much greater on Shabbat, for better or for worse!
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Tevet 5786
