Machshava:

Philosophy of Halacha,  Rav Kook 

Collections: R' Shvat Ain Aya- Rav Kook's commentary on the Aggadeta of Masechet Shabbat

References: Shabbat: 62B  

Description

Rav Kook in general writes that Torat Eretz Yisrael stays away from unnecessary chumrot (strict opinions) because even the physical life in Israel is holy and positive. But this class deals with certain cases where one must be careful not just to do the minimum but should add and be that much more careful. The class also deals with the controversial philosopher Prof. Yeshayahu Lebowitz (including little-known testimonies regarding his Torah thought and observance), as well as a candid assesment of religious problems in the IDF & Pesach cleaning. The class deals especially with eating, and the understanding the Talmud's directive whether the main (meat) meal should be dinner or lunch?