Rabbi Chanan Morrison Knihy

Rav Kook's writings, due to their poetic and mystical nature, are difficult even for those fluent in Hebrew and rabbinical texts. Gold from the Land of Israel uses a clear, succinct style to grant the reader a window into his original and creative insights. This book elucidates his thoughts on many fascinating topics, including: Can we reconcile the Torah's account of creation with modern science? What is the Torah's view on vegetarianism? What is the purpose of death? Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do we have dreams? Will the Third Temple have animal sacrifices? Who is God? How can one attain joy in serving God? How should we balance our time between Torah study and work?

"I loved it! I couldn't stop reading..." -- Rabbi Shmuel Jablon"Stories from the Land of Israel" is a collection of remarkable incidents in the lives of two saintly and beloved scholars - Rabbi Abraham Isaac HaKohen Kook and his son, Rabbi Tzvi Yehudah HaKohen Kook. The stories in this volume are set against the backdrop of the historic upheavals and triumphs of the Jewish people over the past century, as they returned to and settled the Land of Israel, established an independent state, and defended it against warring neighbors. This book opens a window into their inspiring qualities of spirit, their overflowing love for the land and people of Israel, and their rare ability to bridge the religious-secular divide.