Rabbi Avraham Yitschak HaKohen Kook

Easter and the Jews

Rabbi Kook blamed Christianity's teachings for the Great War and its appalling cruelty and death, but did not advocate combatting it.

Israel's first Chief Rabbi:

Ki Tisa: The Copper Washstand

Why was the Kiyor, the Washstand, made out of copper instead of gold or silver? And why was it placed between the Altar and the Sanctuary?

On receiving the Rabbi Kook Prize

Tel Aviv, which awards the prize, expresses in its name and history the Jewish renewal in our ancient Land.

Shoftim: The Jerusalem Police Officer

How Israel's first Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi helped illegal immigrants helped by a Jewish British policemen.

The unique prophecy of Moses

Torah from Israel's first Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi, Torah Luminary and iconic leader of Religious Zionism.

National redemption and private protection

Torah from Israel's first Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi, the iconic leader of Religious Zionism.