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Rabbi Kook: The Jaffa Period with Rabbi Zeev Sultanovich
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Rabbi Zeev Sultanovich discusses the tenure of Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook in Jaffa, beginning when he arrived at age 39. The talk explores the historical context of the pre-Second Aliyah period, including immigration trends and the social dynamics between pioneers, farmers, and the established rabbinate.
The lecture covers Rabbi Kook's interactions with secular pioneers, his controversial halachic rulings such as the 'Heter Mechira' for the Sabbatical year, and his complex relationship with the Chazon Ish regarding agricultural laws and the settlement of the Land of Israel.