Israeli Rabbis Host Special Broadcast Honoring Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook on 3rd of Elul

A special broadcast event titled "Small World on 3rd of Elul" is being held to commemorate the yahrzeit (anniversary of passing) of Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, zt"l, the first Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel and a seminal spiritual leader. The broadcast features in-depth discussions with four rabbis who are spiritual descendants of Rabbi Kook, each exploring different facets of his teachings and legacy.

Rabbi Kook, known as the rabbi of Jaffa, the settlements, and Jerusalem, was a prolific author of influential works such as "Orot Yisrael" and "Orot HaTeshuvah." He is regarded as a visionary who introduced a new dimension to Torah thought, often called the "redeeming Torah" or "Torah of the Land of Israel." Although his ideas were not fully appreciated during his lifetime a century ago, they significantly influenced the founding of the State of Israel and continue to resonate after 150 years of Zionism and nearly 80 years of statehood.

The broadcast begins with Rabbi Yigal Levinstein, head of the Bnei David pre-military academy, followed by Rabbi Shai Green, head of Midreshet Shilat, who discusses Rabbi Kook's perspectives on women’s roles in Judaism and religious feminism. Rabbi Hagai Lundin, a prominent interpreter of Rabbi Kook’s writings, and Rabbi Yehoshua Shapira, head of Ramat Gan Yeshiva, also participate, addressing contemporary questions about Rabbi Kook’s teachings and their relevance today.

The event aims to shed new light on the 3rd of Elul, the day of Rabbi Kook’s passing, by exploring his profound spiritual contributions and their ongoing impact on Israeli society and Jewish thought. Viewers are invited to join the broadcast to gain a deeper understanding of Rabbi Kook’s enduring legacy.