{"product_id":"silver-from-the-land-of-israel-a-new-light-on-the-sabbath-and-holidays-from-the-writings-of-rabbi-abraham-isaac-hakohen-kook-paperback","title":"Silver from the Land of Israel: A New Light on the Sabbath and Holidays from the Writings of Rabbi Abraham Isaac Hakohen Kook - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAbraham Isaac Kook\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChanan Morrison\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Such an uplifting collection of essays... a wonderful gift.\"\u003c\/b\u003e--Douglas Wertheimer, \u003ci\u003eChicago Jewish Star\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBecause of their poetic and mystical nature, Rav Kook's writings are difficult even for readers who are fluent in Hebrew and rabbinic texts. \u003cb\u003eSilver from the Land of Israel\u003c\/b\u003e uses a clear, succinct style to provide the reader with a window into Rav Kook's original and creative insights. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA companion volume to \u003ci\u003eGold from the Land of Israel\u003c\/i\u003e on the Torah, this book presents Rav Kook's thoughts on Shabbat and Jewish holidays. It elucidates his views on many topics, including: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHow is the Sabbath like a bride?\u003cbr\u003eWhat is the inner meaning of the shofar blasts?\u003cbr\u003eWhy are we instructed to drink on Purim?\u003cbr\u003eWhat were Rav Kook's views on secular Zionism?\u003cbr\u003eWhy do we need both an oral and written Torah?\u003cbr\u003eWhy must the Jewish calendar be set in the land of Israel?\u003cbr\u003eWhy does a Jewish king need his own sefer Torah?\u003cbr\u003eWhy is the Temple so central to Judaism? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Readers will find these Divrei Torah inspiring and meaningful. I highly recommend this book!\" \u003c\/b\u003e--Rabbi Shmuel Jablon \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Rabbi Morrison presents these lessons in easy to read language... they are gems that will delight.\"\u003c\/b\u003e --Rabbi Israel Drazin\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRabbi 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). Pursuing advanced Talmudic studies in Jerusalem, he spent the next seven years studying in Jerusalem yeshivot, including the famed Yeshivat Mercaz HaRav, founded by Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook in 1924. Rabbi Morrison taught Jewish studies for several years in Harrisburg, PA, before returning to Israel. He and his family subsequently settled down in a community in the Judean Desert. In an effort to maintain contact with former students, Rabbi Morrison began emailing articles on the weekly Torah portion based on the philosophical writings of Rabbi A. I. Kook. Over the years, this email list grew at a phenomenal rate; it now benefits thousands of readers from all over the world. He is frequently featured on the Torah section of the Israel National News website, and his work can be read on his own website at ravkooktorah.org.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 270\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.61 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 29, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68051636912349,"sku":"9781546308201","price":22.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/3Zegx7sCi_9781546308201.webp?v=1791517917","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/silver-from-the-land-of-israel-a-new-light-on-the-sabbath-and-holidays-from-the-writings-of-rabbi-abraham-isaac-hakohen-kook-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}