2 Lessons
The Seven Weeks of Condolence The True Consolation
Without a doubt, the most severe of the many negative effects resulting from Israel's loss of independence was a sense of national inferiority. This feeling gave rise to a desire to mimic the behavior of the nations and to adopt their viewpoints.
The Seven Weeks of Condolence Israel's Comfort
Israel's redemption is dependent upon the anticipation of the redemption of all of humanity. It is tied to the vision of the end of days when "no nation will lift sword against another nation."