The Legacy of Rav Kook

In the early days of Zionism, the front-runners of the movement were largely secular Jews, many of whom were staunchly anti-religious.

This all changed with Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, who is accredited with shaping religious Zionism as it’s still known today.

Born in Latvia in 1865, the young Talmudic prodigy felt a deep mystical connection to both God and the Jewish homeland.

When Rav Kook came to the Land of Israel in 1904, he became Chief Rabbi of Jaffa. He saw the divide between secular and religious Jews and worked towards bridging the gap between them. He furthered that mission as the first Ashkenazi “Chief Rabbi of Eretz Yisrael” from 1921 to 1935.

Today, 90 years after his death, Rav Kook’s teachings continue to shape religious Zionism and inspire millions to love the people and the land of Israel.

Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads!
https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1

Recommended video— The True Origins of Modern Zionism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpDfzf7sSA0&list=PL-DNOnmKkUaalIEvap7wkJ1cWKQC0l-Rx&index=1

We have merch! – http://shop.jewishunpacked.com/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=video-description&utm_campaign=merch

Let’s connect:
Website — https://www.jewishunpacked.com
Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jewishunpacked
Twitter — https://twitter.com/jewishunpacked
TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@jewishunpacked
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/jewishunpacked

-----------
Executive Producers:
Michael Maling
Adam Milstein
Barry Skolnick

Co-Executive Producers
Russell Greenberg
Gloria Kaylie
Andy Lappin

Gold Level:
Koum Family Foundation
Robyn & Russell Greenberg
Harvey & Gloria Kaylie Foundation
Crain-Maling Foundation
Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation
Skolnick Family Charitable Trust

Bronze Level:
Susan & Marc Sacks
Meryl & Sam Solomon

-----------
Image and footage credits:
Central Zionist Archives
Beit HaRav Kook, Jerusalem
Library of Congress, Matson Photograph Collection
National Library of Israel
The Jewish Exponent
John Theodor, Adobe Stock Images
Arik Comeriner KKL-JNF Photo Archive
U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv
GPO Photographers Moshe Pridan, Zoltan Kluger
Web Gallery of Art
Jewish National Fund
Storyblocks
Yeshiva Mercaz HaRav
-----------
About Unpacked: We provide nuanced insights by unpacking all things Jewish. People are complex and complicated — yet we’re constantly being pushed to oversimplify our world. At Unpacked we know that being complex makes us more interesting. Because of this, we break the world down with nuance and insight to drive your curiosity and challenge your thinking.
in english