To Rebuild or Not to Rebuild?

As a massive crowd gathered in the Yeshurun synagogue, on King George st. in Yerushalayim, Tisha B'av was felt in the air.
It wasn't Tisha B'av, it was January 1930, exactly 6 months to the day of the massacre.

'Where do we go from here?' was the silent scream, emerging from the masses. As Rav Kook approached the podium, all hearts were wide open to receive the strength, direction and determination that was needed.

In this week's segment, we learned Rav Kook's prophetic words, shared that bitter evening in Yerushalayim.

What is Rav Kook & Chevron?

Rav Kook & Chevron is a powerful series exploring the spiritual and historical bond between Rav Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook—one of the greatest Jewish thinkers of the modern era—and the ancient city of Chevron. From the early seeds of connection during Rav Kook's lifetime to his pivotal role in rebuilding the city after World War I, each episode uncovers a chapter in this dramatic relationship.