Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook

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Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook on other religions

The vision is for each religion to purify itself of all its flaws and reveal its unique path in serving God, and adding blessing to the world.

Post October 7th challenges facing the Jewish People

A prayerful commentary based on the thought of Rav A. Kook and Rav Soloveitchik.

A nation and its culture

Primarily, Jews are the progeny of forebears who adhered to the duties of the soul over the desires of the heart by integrating physical and spiritual components to transcend the limitations of earthly existence.

Lech Lecha: Abraham goes to war to rescue captives

Israel's first Chief Rabbi: Abraham could have negotiated for Lot’s release, but he rescued him in a military operation.

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Live broadcast from Second Hakafot at Rav Kook's house

Musa Berlin and singer Natan Aviad perform according to guidelines, with Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon and Deputy Mayor Aryeh King.

Live: Annual memorial for Rav Kook

Memorial takes place at Mt. of Olives, with participation of J'lem Minister Rabbi Peretz, rabbis and yeshiva heads.

August 20, 1920: The tragic trip on the Ghazaleh train

Mendel and Aharon Goodman, on an official trip from Damascus to Haifa, escape Bedouin by dressing as Arabs, a saga which includes Rav Kook.

Rabbi Kook's house won't be demolished

Last year, city issued a demolition order for the building's balconies and entrance staircase - which would have forced building’s closure.

Thousands visit Rabbi Kook's grave

On 83rd anniversary of Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook zt"l's passing thousands visit his grave on Mount of Olives.

What is kosher clothing?

Specialization or diversity in education - and life

The Arab working to commemorate Rabbi Kook

Mukhtar of Jerusalem Arab neighborhood urges MKs to sign bill commemorating Rabbi Kook. 'I'm here to stop the bloodshed in the holy city.'

Yoni Ganot presents 'Yismach Libi', originally from Rabbi Kook

Yoni Ganot joins with Jerusalem's famed 'Yeshiva Latzeirim Choir' to put out a rendition of Rabbi Kook's famous song.

Was Rabbi Kook really against ascending the Temple Mount?

An additional reading of Rabbi Kook's words raises the question whether he indeed opposed ascending the Temple Mount, as had been assumed.

Rabbi Kook and the call to resume construction in Hevron

As Jewish owners seek to move into house they bought in Hevron, letter from archives of Rav Kook show demand to rebuild Hevron after masacre

What was Rabbi Kook's relationship with the media?

A new study by Avraham Weiss explores Rabbi Kook's relationship to the media in general, and to newspaper writers in particular.

Books of the People

'The State of Israel is the fulfillment of a mitzva'

Evening for study and discussion of Rabbi Kook's teachings at his home attended by Rabbi Yaakov Ariel, Rabbi Aryeh Stern, others.

Passover: Who is free?

Renewal

How Rav Kook planted a tree in Magdiel

'Do we fight for Shabbat the way Rabbi Kook would?'

Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem calls for introspection in religious community regarding attitude toward public Shabbat desecration.

Museum to be opened at Rabbi Kook's house

Amidst attempts to turn Rabbi Kook's house into a real estate venture, government pledged to develop the site into a full-fledged museum.

Watch: Reclaming the Mount of Olives from Rock Attacks with Song

Thousands in night of singing and study for anniversary of Rabbi Kook's passing, as Arutz Sheva learns of efforts to take back the cemetery.

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Thousands Visit the Grave of Israel's First Chief Rabbi

Rabbi Avraham Kook zt''l, visionary founder of religious Zionism, commemorated 79 years after his passing.

Photos: Thousands Pray at Rav Kook's Grave on Yarzheit

Thousands of people went to the Mount of Olives Tuesday on the 77th year since the death of Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen.

Vaetchanan: In Mind and Heart

Video: Thousands Ascend to Rabbi Kook's Grave

Thousands came on Friday to the grave of Rabbi Avraham Yitzhak Hacohen Kook on the 76th anniversary of his passing.

Special Video on Rel. Zionist Visionary Rabbi A.HaKohen Kook

See the life of Rabbi A. Yitzchak Hacohen Kook, iconic leader of rel. Zionism, who called himself the "servant of a holy nation."

Large Crowds Plan to Ascend to Rabbi Kook's Grave

Friday is the yahrzeit of Israel’s first chief rabbi, Rav Abraham Isaac HaKohen Kook. A mass ascent to his grave, other events planned.

Jerusalem's Reunification: Back in Time to 1967

Wednesday is a special day for lovers of Jerusalem, celebrating the 44th anniversary of its Six Day War reunification. PM to be at Merkaz Harav.

75 Years Without Rabbi Kook: Selected Quotes

Friday marks the 75th anniversary of the death of Rabbi A.Y. HaCohen Kook, arguably the most influential and revered rabbi of the 20th century.