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"Rabbi Morrison has done a remarkable job in presenting the teachings of Rav
Kook in a clear and approachable fashion. I highly recommend this book." --Rabbi David Samson |
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"Those who are not familiar with the Rav’s teachings will be exposed to the profound ideas and remarkable
scope of his writings."
--Rabbi Yehoshua Magnes |
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“This book is an extremely useful tool to enable the reader to enter Rav Kook's texts.”
--Rabbi Jeffrey Saks, director of ATID |
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“Grasp the treasure of Rav Kook's teachings with Gold from the Land of Israel.”
(read entire review) --Yocheved Golani |
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"This is a book to return to again and again."
--Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins |
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”Purchase this book if you truly want to understand Rav Kook and bring the fulfillment
of his teachings into your heart...
Rav Chanan Morrison explains Rav Kook's Torah like no one else."
--Yoely Zipkin |
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Gold from the Land of Israel
A New Light on the Weekly Torah Portion
From the Writings of
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
Online sale price: $20.50 |
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List Price: $28.00 Sale Price: $20.50 You save: 27% |
Hardcover: 368 pages
Publisher: Urim Publications
ISBN: 965-7108-92-6
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?
- Why must kohanim avoid cemeteries?
Advance Praise for Gold from the Land of Israel
“Rabbi Morrison has done a remarkable job in presenting the teachings of Rav Kook – a giant of twentieth century Jewish thought – in a clear and approachable fashion. I highly recommend this book for anyone seeking a good introduction to the inspiring wisdom of this preeminent scholar.”
– Rabbi David Samson
Dean of Maaleh Erev Institutions and author of the “Lights on Orot” series
"Gold from the Land of Israel is a wonderful introduction to the profound teachings of
HaRav Avraham Yitzchak haKohen Kook zt”l. In these succinct and clearly-written essays,
Rabbi Morrison has succeeded in expounding on major themes from Rav Kook’s thought.
Those who are not familiar with the Rav’s teachings will be exposed to the profound ideas and remarkable
scope of his writings.
"Rav Kook zt”l was one of the outstanding scholars of his time, and his teachings and writings are the cornerstone of Jewish life in Israel today. By entering the realm of Torah as presented by Rav Kook, one strengthens his bonds to Eretz Yisrael.
"Not only is this book a tremendous boon for English-speaking readers, but the translation of Rav Kook’s writings enables them ‘to awaken the holiness hidden in each language.’”
– Rabbi Yehoshua Magnes
Rosh Yeshiva, Mercaz HaRav Yeshiva
"Rabbi Chanan Morriston, a former student at Mercaz HaRav, is deeply immersed in the writings and thought of Rav Kook and has done a masterful job of extracting Rav Kook’s thoughts on the weekly Parashah. This is a book to return to again and again."
– Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins
Jewish Media Review
Rabbi 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.
After graduating with a B.A. in Mathematics from Yeshiva University (New
York), Rabbi Chanan Morrison studied for several years at Yeshivat Mercaz
HaRav, the Jerusalem yeshiva founded by Rav Kook in 1924. He was ordained
after completing rabbinical studies in the Ohr Torah Stone (Efrat) and Midrash
Sephardi (Jerusalem) rabbinical seminaries.
Rabbi Morrison taught Jewish studies for several years in Harrisburg, PA, before returning to Israel. He and his family subsequently settled down in Mitzpe Yericho, an Israeli community in the Judean Desert.
In an effort to maintain contact with former students, Rabbi Morrison began emailing weekly articles on the weekly Torah portion based on the writings of Rav 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 Arutz Sheva website and his work can be read on his own website at http://www.ravkooktorah.org.
