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Adar 28, 5770, 3/14/2010

America's Downfall is Closer Than You Think


If I had to predict, I’d guess that California will be the first state to disappear. Unless the King of the World decides to first bring a colossal tidal wave straight up Chesapeake Bay and obiterate WDC right off the bat.

 

As we mentioned on several occasions, Hashem orchestrates the universe via spiritual agencies called “sefirot.” The operational arm in this world is known as “Malchut,” which means kingship. Earthquakes, tsunamis, economic crises, plagues, wars, and massive brain strokes, all fall under the jurisdiction of “Malchut.” When Hashem decides to punish mankind for its misdoings, the vehicle He employs is the spiritual agency of “Malchut.”

 

While “Malchut” manifests itself in the management of the world we live in, in all of its various forms, the geographical heart of “Malchut” in the world is the Land of Israel. And the center of this heart, and thus the center of all the world is Jerusalem, the city of “Malchut, where the Kingship of G-d is most clearly seen in the world. 

 

Therefore, when America exerts pressure on Israel to freeze building in Judea and Samaria, and even more so in Jerusalem,  the inner heart of “Malchut” experiences this hostile affront as an act of strangulation.  Because Hashem is long-suffering in His patience, He doesn’t allow “Malchut” to strike back in immediate revenge. Rather, He draws the springs of “Malchut” backward, little by little with each act of abuse, until the mechanism is coiled with enormous pressure, like an arrow pulled back in a bow, waiting for the archer to release the taut and vibrating string.

 

More powerful than a speeding locomotive!

 

What we have to understand is that the Master of the World has set the Redemption of His Nation Israel into high gear with the resettlement of the Land of Israel in our time, the establishment of Medinat Yisrael, the rebuilding of Jerusalem, the ingathering of the exiles, and reemergence of Israel as a world power in a mere handful of years. All of this is to establish “Malchut” – the Kingship of G-d over the world.

 

This enormous history spanning, world-shaking Divine Redemption is like a powerful locomotive speeding forward at an incredible velocity. The locomotive won’t be stopped. Anything which tries to stand in its way will be demolished and smashed. G-d’s plan for the world, as promised to the Prophets of Israel, will surely come to pass. America will be blessed if it helps in this great endeavor, or it will be cursed if it dares to try to prevent its inevitable fruition. By trying to puts the brakes upon Israel, and stop Jewish building in the Holy Land, America is standing in the way of this great Heavenly Blueprint. America is striking a direct blow against G-d’s agency of “Malchut,” and “Malchut” will not remain passive for long.

 

Believe me my friends, 9/11, the flood in New Orleans, and the latest stock market crash are merely gentle warnings. The real blow is on the way.

 

So Californians, and residents of WDC, my advice to you is to move somewhere else. As far away from America as you can.  Far away from Europe, and from Russia, and from Korea, and Iran and Libya, and just about everywhere else in the world. In fact, ironic as it may sound, pretty soon, the only safe place in the world will be in Israel.  

 




Adar 25, 5770, 3/11/2010

Money-Back Bomb Shelter


At the time of the Exodus, Egypt was the cesspool of world evil, and it still is today, declared the elder Kabbalist, Rabbi Leon Levi, during a prayer gathering in Meron at the tomb of the sainted Talmudic Sage, Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.

Rabbi Leon Levi

 

Accompanied by a busload of students, Rabbi Leon led thanksgiving prayers over the recent rains also at the gravesite of the holy Arizal in Safed, and the tomb of Rabbi Meir Baal HaNess in Tiberias.

 

Ancient cemetary of Safed

 

Thanksgiving over rain.

 

 

Rabbi Leon stated that in the approaching war, Egypt will be dealt a devastating blow for its role in instigating the Arab world against Israel, while putting on the false mask of a peacemaker. Egypt is responsible for the massive rearming of the Hamas in Aza, he said, and that the only way to destroy a many-headed monster was to strike at its source. The Rabbi didn’t specify whether the up-and- coming knockout of Cairo would be through an earthquake, a flood at the Aswan Dam, or via the long arm of the IDF.

 

Regarding the arsenal of enemy missiles surrounding Israel, Rabbi Leon said that the coming war would not be easy, but that Hashem would stand by Israel and lead the Israeli army to deliver crushing blows to all the evil regimes who dare to wage war with G-d’s chosen Nation. While in the past, the merit of our holy Forefathers was like a shield protecting our soldiers, this time Avraham, Yitzhak, and Yaacov will lead the battle themselves.

 

The Rabbi called the people of Israel to flock to the Kotel every Motzei Shabbat to say Tehillim, in order to construct an impenetrable air defense system, now, before enemy rockets are launched.   

 

He also called on each and every Jew to conduct his sexual life in a holy fashion, and thereby strengthen the Covenant (Brit) between G-d and the Jewish People.

 

“Sexual holiness is the key to our victory in battle. When the Jewish People conduct their lives in holiness, the Shechinah guards over us, like the Clouds of Glory in the wilderness, not letting enemy arrows and missiles land in our midst. When a person guards the Brit, conducts marital relations in modesty, avoids spilling semen in vain, and guards his eyes from seeing forbidding matters, he surrounds his house with an invincible bomb shelter. A missile could land on his doorstep and he and his family will not be harmed,” he promised.

 

Readers interested in installing such a spiritual bomb shelter are encouraged to read Rabbi Leon’s guidelines to holy marital relations, posted on our jewishsexuality.com site.

 

See you at the Kotel!  



Adar 22, 5770, 3/8/2010

Post-Purim Quiz


What's the difference between the gala party of Achashveros and the Academy Awards celebration? 

 

Rubbing shoulders with the Shushanites

 

I certainly don't know

 

The ceremonies were interrupted when an incredibly good-looking mystery crasher appeared on the Red Carpet, drawing the attention of all the photographers and stealing the spotlight away from the stars. Who is he?

 

Who is the mystery crasher?

  .

I certainly don't know.

 



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Hollywood to the Holy Land

by Tzvi Fishman
Tzvi Fishman was awarded the Israel Ministry of Education Prize for Jewish Creativity and Culture
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Before making Aliyah to Israel in 1984, Tzvi Fishman was a successful Hollywood screenwriter. He has co-authored 4 books with Rabbi David Samson, based on the teachings of Rabbis A. Y. Kook and T. Y. Kook.

His other books include: The Kuzari For Young Readers and Tuvia in the Promised Land. His most recent book, Secret of the Brit, can be found at JewishSexuality.com, along with an abbreviated online version.