Yom Haatzmaut
Why celebrate
What reason do we have to celebrate on Israeli Independence Day and what what are religious people happy about? We should celebrate the progress we have made, and pray for what needs completion.
Yom Ha'Azmaut (Independence Day) will next occur on Wednesday, 5 of Iyar 12/05/2027
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Lessons "FIRST 'THE NATIONS WILL SAY: 'G-D DID GREAT FOR [ISRAEL]' "
We don't always understand and sometimes Israel pays a price for being the closest nation to Hashem, but that is essentially part of our role. Rav Kook explains just like the prophets often suffered for saying uncomfortable G-dly messages, similarly Am Yisrael historically had to pay the prices as "the conscience of mankind", and the way Hashem is seen to the world. Recently, more and more gentile leaders are beginning to point out the unique and "Chosen" role of Israel, including a game-changing article by an editor of a leading British paper.
Questions Haircuts on Yom Haatzma
Lessons "NOT ALL HATE IS CREATED EQUAL"- p. Tazria-Metzora
The parsha teaches the tragedy of being alone and separate, but our 2,000 year galut is exactly that. Because of the universality of anti-Semitism, we unfortunately sometimes tend to make simplistic associations, & lump all this hatred together, as if it's the same. Yes, Iran hates us like the Nazis did, but today's war on all accounts is totally different, and we must thank G-d on Yom HaAtzma'ut for all those differences.
Lessons The Yom HaZIKARON SIREN- EVERY ARROW NEEDS A HEAD!
What do we and should we think about during the national siren in Israel on Yom HaZikaron? What is the significance, and what are the spiritual benefits and messages of Yom haZikaron? What are those who miss this experience missing out on? (see also my class here on "Wars & Selflessness", and the entire series of Orot HaMilchama of Rav Kook)
Questions The 10 lost tribes
Rabbi Ari Shvat
Questions Tachnun on 5 Iyar
Rav Zalman Melamed
Questions Yom Haatzmuot and the year of mourning
Rabbi David Sperling
Questions Why Celebrate Yom Haatzmaut
Rabbi Ari Shvat
Lessons The Israeli Flag
How can we learn from the Arabs to greet our flag?
Lessons What are we so happy about?
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