16 April 2015 · A sentence from the teachings of Rav Kook

„...(1934), eleven months before his passing, the Rav gave a sermon in…”

„...(1934), eleven months before his passing, the Rav gave a sermon in the "Ruin of Rabbi Yehuda HeHasid" synagogue in the Old City. In his sermon he spoke of how, if the Jews would not ascend willingly, the nations would cause them to ascend, through troubles. Attached is part of the sermon (the full text can be found via Google). ***”

The Holy One has a way of carrying out our destiny in the world. As harsh as it may sound, the goal must be attained. If it is not attained through good, it may, God forbid, be attained through evil.

Rav Kook most likely did not foresee so terrible a Holocaust, but he saw the beginning of its formation in the Germany of 1933 and 1934.

These shocking matters should awaken us all to thought, both on the personal plane and on the national plane.

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For the elevation of the soul of Uri ben Nili.

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