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Rav Kook, King Solomon, and the Secret of Jewish Oneness

A strange and unforgettable Midrash describes a man with two heads brought before King Solomon. When the two‑headed son demanded a double portion of inheritance, Solomon devised a shocking test: he poured scalding water on one head to see if the other would cry out. When both screamed in pain, Solomon ruled—they are one person. Rav Kook saw in this ancient story a metaphor for the modern Jewish world. We may appear divided into three ideological “heads”: • Religious/Orthodox – committed to Torah and tradition • National/Zionist – focused on land and statehood • Universal/Ethical – dedicated to global moral impact But like the two‑headed man, we are still one body. The true measure of unity is whether we feel each other’s pain. When tragedy strikes one sector of the Jewish people, do we cry out with them? This video explores: • The Midrashic story of the two‑headed man • The Tosafot and Shita Mekubetzet’s discussion • Rav Kook’s interpretation of Jewish unity • What the “Wicked Son” of the Haggadah teaches about exclusion • How to know if we are truly part of the collective A timeless lesson for a divided generation.