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

by Chanan Morrison (Author), Abraham Isaac Kook (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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"Such an uplifting collection of essays... a wonderful gift."
--Douglas Wertheimer, Chicago Jewish Star

Because 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.

A 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:

How 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?

"Readers will find these Divrei Torah inspiring and meaningful. I highly recommend this book!" --Rabbi Shmuel Jablon

"Rabbi Morrison presents these lessons in easy to read language... they are gems that will delight." --Rabbi Israel Drazin

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Rabbi Abraham Isaac HaKohen Kook (1865-1935)

“The old shall be renewed, and the new shall be made holy.”

“If we were destroyed, and the world with us, due to baseless hatred, then we shall rebuild ourselves, and the world with us, with baseless love.”

“The purest righteous do not complain about evil; rather, they increase justice. They do not complain about godlessness, but increase faith. They do not complain about ignorance, but increase wisdom.”

“There are free men with the spirit of a slave, and slaves whose spirit is full of freedom. One who is true to his inner self is a free man, while one whose entire life is merely a stage for what is good in the eyes of others, is a slave.”

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2010 National Jewish Book Award Finalist in the category of Modern Jewish Thought and Experience --Jewish Book Council

"Rabbi Morrison has produced a volume that presents a picture of Rav Kook in depth, one that should be welcomed by all lovers of Jewish tradition." --Daniel J. Rettberg, AJL Reviews

"Such an uplifting collection of essays... a wonderful gift." --Douglas Wertheimer, Chicago Jewish Star

"Inspiring! This book is truly wonderful. HaRav 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 and educator

"Silver is a delightfully inspiring book of ideas regarding the Sabbath and Holidays, a wonderful introduction to the spellbinding and unique world of R. Kook, one of the most influential Jewish thinkers of our times." --Rabbi Dr. Zvi Leshem, Jerusalem Post

About the Author

Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook (1865-1935), the celebrated first Chief Rabbi of pre-state Israel, is recognized as being among the most important Jewish thinkers of all times. His writings reflect the mystic's search for underlying unity in all aspects of life and the world, and his unique personality similarly united a rare combination of talents and gifts. Rav Kook was a prominent rabbinical authority and active public leader, but at the same time, a deeply religious mystic. He was both Talmudic scholar and poet, original thinker and saintly tzaddik.

Rabbi Chanan Morrison grew up in Pennsylvania and graduated with a B.A. in Mathematics from Yeshiva University (New York). He then pursued advanced Talmudic studies in Israel, studying for seven years in Jerusalem yeshivot, including the famed Yeshivat Mercaz HaRav founded in 1924 by Rav Kook. He currently lives in a community in the Judean Desert with his wife and children. His work can be read on his website at ravkooktorah.org.

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004XECHZA
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Urim Publications; 2nd edition (November 15, 2010)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 15, 2010
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 782 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 270 pages

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"If we could grasp all of reality, from the beginning to the end of time, we would see everything as beautiful." --Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook
Rabbi Chanan Morrison is an acclaimed scholar and writer of Jewish thought, with a focus on the teachings of Rav Kook. Growing up in Pennsylvania, USA, Rabbi Morrison graduated with a B.A. in Mathematics from Yeshiva University in New York. He then pursued advanced Talmudic studies in Israel, studying for seven years in Jerusalem yeshivot, including the famed Yeshivat Mercaz HaRav, founded in 1924 by Rav Kook.
Rabbi Morrison has published several books translating and explaining Rav Kook's writings, including: Gold from the Land of Israel, Silver from the Land of Israel, and Sapphire from the Land of Israel. His articles are frequently featured on the Israel National News website, as well as his own website: www.ravkooktorah.org. He was a finalist in the 2010 National Jewish Book Award in the category of Modern Jewish Thought and Experience.
Rabbi Morrison lives in a community in the Judean Desert with his family, where he works as a software developer by day. His passion for exploring the teachings of Rav Kook continues to inspire and guide his readers.
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Shavra M.D.

Simply Brilliant!

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Thank you for writing this excellent book!

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Jose Santos

When it comes to attaining Rabbi Kook's teaching/revelations. One ...

Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2017

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When it comes to attaining Rabbi Kook's teaching/revelations. One must study the authentic wisdom of Kabbalah in order to understand him(live within his writings). There is no other way to reveal his revealing Sapphire (from Israel). His revelations are revealed only above ALL reasons my ego disagrees with. Yet one has to desire this wholeheartedly, and then the book will speak.

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Rabbi Shmuel Jablon

Wonderful Book!

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2012

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This book is truly wonderful. HaRav Kook zt"l is one of the most important Jewish thinkers and leaders of the last century- and his influence extends to all of us today. However, his writings (even when translated) are very difficult. This book makes his words accessible and understandable to an English speaking audience. Readers will find these Divrei Torah inspiring and meaningful. I highly recommend it.

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An inspiring work by a great man for the Shabbat table

Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2018

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An inspiring work by a great man for the Shabbat table, beautifully translated and interesting to read aloud or by oneself. A really successful purchase!

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Barbara A. Shegitz

It arrived promptly, but I have not read it ...

Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2014

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It arrived promptly, but I have not read it promptly. I plan to read it and I am excited to read it, but have not had the time yet. It came in the exact condition it said it was.

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Joshua

Great Book for the Holidays and Shabbat!

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2012

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This book provides great insight into the Holidays and Shabbat through the lens of Rav Kook, the spiritual father of Religious Zionism. The author presents complex concepts from Rav Kook in an understandable way. Highly recommended!

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Chana

I use it almost every Yom Tov

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2012

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Are you looking for somthing to say at the Seder this year look no further then here so get Silver From The Land of Israel soon by April 6th the 1st day of Pesach

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amazing person

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