"Well written and concise. This book makes the mitzvah of Tefillin so much more meaningful. Highly recommended reading." --Robert Weiss What are tefillin? What is their deeper significance? How can we bind our hearts and souls to God, as we bind these these scrolls to our arms and heads? The Splendor of Tefillincontains nine insightful essays that delve into the philosophical side of the mitzvah of tefillin, based on the writings of Rabbi Abraham Isaac HaKohen Kook. "I warmly recommend this book to all those interested in deepening their understanding of tefillin - and of Rav Kook's teachings."--Rabbi Shmuel Jablon

The Splendor of Tefillin: Insights into the Mitzvah of Tefillin From the Writings of Rabbi Abraham Isaac HaKohen Kook

Religion & Spirituality

Morrison, Chanan

Kook, Abraham Isaac

Judaism

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

“A must-read for all interested in Jewish spirituality and its significance for life in contemporary Israel.” —Prof. Mel Alexenberg It was 1913, in the town of Rehovot. A group of rabbis had gathered to discuss the sorry state of religious life in the Land of Israel, especially in the young farming communities in the north. But Lipkovitz had little patience for the rabbis’ endless discussions. “You speak of desecration of Torah and mitzvot?” he exploded. “Rabbis are firefighters! Go put out the fires! What are you doing sitting around here?” For several years, Rabbi Kook had toyed with the idea of a tour of the northern communities. But how to reach out to these non-religious settlers? How to bridge the rift between the traditional world of Jewish observance and this new world of young Zionist pioneers? “Stories from the Land of Israel” weaves a series of inspiring events in the lives of two saintly and beloved scholars – Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook and his son, Rabbi Tzvi Yehudah Kook. These biographical stories are set against the backdrop of the historic upheavals and triumphs of the Jewish people in the past century, as they returned to their homeland and established an independent state. We gain insight into the rabbi’s rare qualities of spirit, their overflowing love for the Jewish people and the land of Israel, and their rare ability to bridge the religious-secular divide. These inspirational accounts reveal a spiritual dimension in the recent history of Israel and the Jewish people. "This account reveals vital dimensions of Rav Kook's personality and shows how the force of his personality, just as much as the power and profundity of his writings, account for his enduring influence." --Rabbi Yedidya Sinclair "These tales about Rav Kook inspire us to live with purpose, to serve from the heart, and to lead from the soul." -- Rabbi S. Yanklowitz "I loved it! I couldn't stop reading..." --Rabbi Shmuel Jablon

Stories From the Land of Israel

Biographies & Memoirs

Historical

Gold from the Land of Israel: A New Light on the Weekly Torah Portion from the Writings of Rabbi Abraham Isaac HaKohen Kook

"Inspiring! This book is truly wonderful. Rav Kook zt"l is one of the most important Jewish thinkers and leaders of the last century... This book makes his words accessible and understandable. I highly recommend it." -- Rabbi Shmuel Jablon, author of "Keys to Success"Rav Kook's writings, due to their poetic and mystical nature, are difficult even for those fluent in Hebrew and rabbinical texts. Gold from the Land of Israel uses a clear, succinct style to grant the reader a window into his original and creative insights. This book elucidates his thoughts on many fascinating topics in the format of a commentary to the Torah portion. Discussed are subjects such as: Can we reconcile the Torah's account of creation with modern science? What is the Torah's view on vegetarianism? What is the purpose of death? Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do we have dreams? Will the Third Temple have animal sacrifices? How can one attain joy in serving God? How should we balance our time between Torah study and work?"Rav Chanan Morrison explains Rav Kook's Torah like no one else... Purchase this book if you truly want to understand Rav Kook and bring the fulfillment of his teachings into your heart." -- Yoely Zipkin

Gold from the Land of Israel: A New Light on the Weekly Torah Portion From the Writings of Rabbi Abraham Isaac HaKohen Kook

Christian Books & Bibles

Silver from the Land of Israel: A New Light on the Sabbath and Holidays from the Writings of Rabbi Abraham Isaac HaKohen Kook

"Such an uplifting collection of essays... a wonderful gift."--Douglas Wertheimer, Chicago Jewish Star\nBecause of their poetic and mystical nature, Rav Kook's writings are difficult even for readers who are fluent in Hebrew and rabbinic texts. Silver from the Land of Israel uses a clear, succinct style to provide the reader with a window into Rav Kook's original and creative insights.\nA companion volume to Gold from the Land of Israel on the Torah, this book presents Rav Kook's thoughts on Shabbat and Jewish holidays. It elucidates his views on many topics, including:\nHow is the Sabbath like a bride? 
What is the inner meaning of the shofar blasts? 
Why are we instructed to drink on Purim? 
What were Rav Kook's views on secular Zionism? 
Why do we need both an oral and written Torah? 
Why must the Jewish calendar be set in the land of Israel? 
Why does a Jewish king need his own sefer Torah? 
Why is the Temple so central to Judaism?\n"Readers will find these Divrei Torah inspiring and meaningful. I highly recommend this book!" --Rabbi Shmuel Jablon\n"Rabbi Morrison presents these lessons in easy to read language... they are gems that will delight." --Rabbi Israel Drazin

Silver from the Land of Israel: A New Light on the Sabbath and Holidays from the Writings of Rabbi Abraham Isaac Hakohen Kook

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