Jewish Holidays

The past is always prejudicially judged by the current standards of behavior and probity. Thus it is not only the future that is inscrutable; it is the past as well. We should therefore always be wary of our past. It will not go away.

In our busy and crowded world, our schedules allow precious little time to think about our true selves - our goals and the purpose of our existence. Ignoring the enemy is the surest way of being defeated by it.

Even in the "slap" that Hashem gives us, there is a measure of his relationship with us. This is similar to a father who might hit his son who ran into the road, because he loves him and wants him to be safe.

Yeshayahu's word give the impression that G-d does not care about us and allowed the destruction to take place.

The exile was an active decisions of G-d, the result of which was a state of hester panim for the nation. Those who choose to come and live in the Land today and fulfill the prophecies of yore – merit to return to the protective gaze of Hashem Himself.

Rebuilding Jerusalem includes: physical building of the city, the society, protection from enemies and the Davidic dynasty.