Lessons on Rav Kook books
Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions
Ayn Aya Shabbat v, 49
Sometimes the halacha apparently "needs" to be superseded by a greater cause. Judaism usually says that the ends doesn't justify the means, but Rav Kook discusses here when nevertheless it is allowed for rabbis to temporarily "sidestep" the halacha, and on what conditions it is warranted for rabbis to be more lenient than usual. Rav Kook reveals here some interesting autobiographical information, apparently regarding the Heter Mechira during Shemitta and when & why he allowed eating kitniyot oil and other controversial leniencies.
Rabbi Ari Shvat | 7 Menachem Av 5784
א, כו- "Punishments are a Natural Outcome of Wrong"
Rabbi Ari Shvat | 21 Tammuz 5784
The Natural Process of Redemption is Even Better!
(Ayn Aya Shabbat v, 48)
For many reasons, contrary to popular belief, the natural process of redemption is, according to Rav Kook & the Maharal, is even better! The topic is connected with why the world was created via evolution and analyzing through examples why skipping stages in many aspects of life is counterproductive.
Rabbi Ari Shvat | 23 Tammuz 5784
א, כה- "The Time & Place for Physical Beauty"
Ayn Aya Rav Kook's Classic Commentary on the Aggadic Portions of the Talmud
Rabbi Ari Shvat | 19 Tammuz 5784
א, כד- "Sometimes Poverty is an Advantage
Rabbi Ari Shvat | 19 Tammuz 5784
א, לט- "Reaping the Benefits of Tefilin"
Rabbi Ari Shvat | 18 Tammuz 5784
א, כב- "Evil Undoes Itself!"
Rabbi Ari Shvat | 17 Tammuz 5784
