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King David realized the dream, as he established with Hashem’s help, a united state, whose army liberated Yerushalayim and defended the country’s borders. The next goal was to reach world peace and liberate the world by sharing with it the values of morality and justice. This was behind Shlomo’s building of the Beit Hamikdash and inviting the nations there for prayer and service of Hashem. The furtherance of this spiritual partnership found expression in the words of the prophets Yeshayahu and Micha, after Shlomo did not finish the work.
Unfortunately, the attempt failed and the dream was pushed off. This was impacted by the break among the tribes of the First Temple and the baseless hatred of the Second Temple, so that it must wait for the End of Days.
The beginning of this period of geula was when students of the Vilna Gaon came to Eretz Yisrael 200 years ago. The Gaon taught his students that in order to receive Divine Assistance, it was necessary to act towards the goals and allow the liberation to proceed step by step on the long road of building the Land, establishing Torah centers in Yerushalayim, and, finally, establishing a Jewish state with an army and police force. Then there will be a basis for Hashem’s blessing to take hold on. First, the army must fight the nation’s enemies, like David did.
The second stage is to fulfill Tzefania’s prophecy, to prepare the whole world to serve Hashem together: "Then I will turn to the nations with clear speech so that all will call out in Hashem’s Name and serve Him with one shoulder" (3:9; see Rambam, Melachim 11:4). The Rambam invokes Bilam’s prophecies, which compares Bnei Yisrael to a lion who is rising. It blesses the allies of Bnei Yisrael and curses its enemies, as Avraham was promised (Bereishit 12:3).
The State of Israel and indeed the whole world are in a very special time period. The Middle East has changed dramatically. One evil regime after another have fallen or been greatly weakened. The ring of fire that was supposed to burn the Jewish state now burns itself. Hamas has been brought to returning our hostages and will have to give up its arms and dreams of continuing to rule in Gaza. The nations keep the Noahide laws. The Arab nations will come to have a fair judicial system (dinim). They will move away from cruelty, even to animals (ever min hachai). There will be societies with families with two partners who respect each other, thereby bringing peace to the home. Women will no longer be treated like slaves or prizes for lowly murderers. Lebanon has started to act like a country with one army, aiming to live in peace among its neighbors. Hezbollah will be forced to give up its arms and its satanic plans for Israel and non-Shiite Lebanese. Syria will join the Abraham Accords and humanity. Iran will be freed from its regime of intimidation of its own citizens and others and its development of weapons of mass destruction.
So will we take steps toward world liberation, as Tzefania foresaw. Let us unite as a nation so that we can make this a reality, along with our allies, those who bless us.
P'ninat Mishpat Complaints about Contractor’s Work – part II
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
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Shoftim TESHUVA IN COURT OF LAW?
Parshat Shoftim-Chodesh Elul
Why does parshat Shoftim always come out during Elul? This innovative and central explanation is an eye-opener regarding many aspects of Judaism.
The Month of Elul TESHUVA IS THE ANSWER
The month of Elul serves as a vital time for self-reflection and personal accountability to prepare for true repentance.
P'ninat Mishpat P'ninat Mishpat: Realtor’s Fee on Large Commercial Building – part I
(based on ruling 85031 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
(based on ruling 85031 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
P'ninat Mishpat Complaints about Contractor’s Work – part II
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
Chemdat Yamim Moreshet Shaul: The Goal of an Agricultural Yeshiva – part I
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the laying of the cornerstone of the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh)
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the laying of the cornerstone of the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh)
Chemdat Yamim The Goal of an Agricultural Yeshiva – part II
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the cornerstone laying for the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh – 1938)
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 263 (address at the cornerstone laying for the Yeshiva Chakla’it in Kfar Haroeh – 1938)
Re'e NEVER EXTREME EXCEPT ISRAEL
Parshat Re'eh
Judaism is against extremism, so how can we understand the seemingly extreme statements found in our sages in favor of living in the Land of Israel and against living in Chutz laAretz? The article deals with the seeming contradiction between the strength of Free-Will and the strength of being influenced by our surroundings.
Ekev DANCE FOR ISRAEL- FOR YOUR BENEFIT
Parshat Eikev
Description: The 7 Haftarot we read after Tisha B'Av ("Shiva D'Nichemta") surely get us excited that they're coming TRUE, and awaken us to yearn, dance & join the return to Zion! The short article also deals with the problems and solutions facing the American Jewish community as discussed at a recent panel, as well as the question why Jews come from America to Israel to help when we face problems, but Israelis don't come to aid Jews in America when they face anti-Semitism.
P'ninat Mishpat P'ninat Mishpat: Complaints about Contractor’s Work – part II
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
(based on ruling 83037.1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
Chemdat Yamim Moreshet Shaul: Twin Foundations
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 690
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 690
