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Why does G-d test us with such difficult challenges? During the course of our lives, we all encounter many different situations, some of which are very difficult and create great hardships. We strive to understand what could be their reasons, but generally without success.
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Jewish Feeling Isn't Just Emotion & Can be Eternal
Rav Kook, as always, suggests an innovative approach to understanding some of the laws of tahara and tuma (often translated as "spiritual purity and impurity"), including Parah Adumah (the Red Heifer), as well as the Jewish approach to emotional religious experiences. -
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The Relationship Between Heart & Mind
All masters of Jewish thought deal with the relationship between the intellect and the emotion in Judaism. Rav Kook's holistic approach suggests an innovative way of harmonizing the heart & the mind to live a full life of Torah. -
Why Heaven & Hell Aren't Mentioned More in the Torah?
As reward and punishment for the mitzvot, the Torah mainly describes that we will receive rain, victory, peace etc., but very rarely mentions heaven and hell. Rav Kook, in his innovative way, offers an original, beautiful and meaningful explanation, in addition to discussing transitions between exile and redemption. -
Balancing Discipline & Pleasantness Today!
Rav Kook already foresaw a century ago that democratic culture necessitates placing more stress in raising our children on pleasantness, rather than on discipline. This is an ideal in our evolving world, but also wise and beneficial. Discipline is always important but the balance changes over time.
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