Gold from the Land of Israel: A New Light on the Weekly Torah Portion From the Writings of Rabbi Abraham Isaac HaKohen Kook [NOOK Book]

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Overview

Gold from the Land of Israel is an outstanding and urgently needed contribution to the otherwise restricted world of the study of Rav Kook's complex writings. For the first time, Rabbi Chanan Morrison presents Rav Kook's parsha thoughts in simple, easy-to-read chapters that are sure to provide inspiring new perspectives on the weekly reading.


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 use a clear, succinct style to grant the reader a ...
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Overview

Gold from the Land of Israel is an outstanding and urgently needed contribution to the otherwise restricted world of the study of Rav Kook's complex writings. For the first time, Rabbi Chanan Morrison presents Rav Kook's parsha thoughts in simple, easy-to-read chapters that are sure to provide inspiring new perspectives on the weekly reading.


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 use a clear, succinct style to grant the reader a window into his original and creative insights. This book elucidate 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?
How can one attain joy in serving God?
What is the inner meaning of the shofar blasts?
Why are we instructed to drink on Purim?
What is the role of art and literature?
Why do we need both an oral and written Torah?
Why is the Temple so important to us?

Editorial Reviews

Rabbi David Samson
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 Dov Peretz Elkins
Rabbi Chanan Morrison, 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.
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Yoely Zipkin
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.

Product Details

  • BN ID: 2940012519771
  • Publisher: Chanan Morrison
  • Publication date: 5/3/2011
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Pages: 368
  • Sales rank: 817,185
  • File size: 587 KB

Meet the Author

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.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 20, 2012

    I look forward to reading this book every week for the weekly Pa

    I look forward to reading this book every week for the weekly Parsha (weekly Torah portion). Rabbi Morrison presents Rav Kook's concepts in a clear, understandable manner. I highly recommend this book!

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