Redemption

When will antisemitism end?

Understanding antisemitism reveals a profound truth: antisemitism is not inherently tied to Jews, Judaism, or the Jewish State. Opinion.

Rav Kook Torah

Elul: The Shofar of Redemption

The two great scholars were both standing, eyes shut...

Personal Growth Series:

The source and centrality of Mitzvah observance

Mitzvot were a pre-condition of redemption. They were also its implication.

Tisha B'Av 5784:

Day of disaster, day of redemption

Our current reality of the ninth of Av as a day of mourning is an anomaly – even though it has persisted for most of our history.

This Yom Kippur: A triumverate of three Shabbatot

Is teshuva a prerequisite for Redemption?

Torah Mitzion:

Matot-Masei: Wherever I go, I go to Israel

The conclusion of Bamidbar ends the chapter of the trials of the desert generation, and now they enter a land flowing with milk and honey. Chazak, Chazak, V’nitchazek.

The Old Yishuv and the unbroken presence of Jews in the Holy Land

For about 1,800 years, from the time of their defeat by the Romans to British rule, the Jews of the Land of Israel were pious and peaceful, accepting their fate as subjects of the occupying powers and praying for their Final Redemption from foreign occupation, persecution and exile.

We are fragile, yet strong

The Jewish nation will outlive all of its arrogant, evil, demented enemies, who in the words of Daniel "will be reduced like chaff on a threshing floor”.

Kedoshim: Preparing for Redemption

The prophetic message of the Return to Zion in the Haftorah we read could have been tailor-made for this Shabbat.

Shabbat Hagadol: Redemption then, redemption now

It is a fundamental component of Pesach that the redemption from Egypt – our first national redemption – is the paradigm for the final redemption,

Individual redemptions: to expedite the redemption process

May we celebrate the individual redemption of each of us, the individual redemption of the hostages and their families, and the collective redemption of the entire People of Israel

Matan Rosh Chodesh essay: Nissan and Redemption

The future deliverance can be viewed as “a redemption of correction,” perfecting the initial one.

A nation united

Because Mordechai gathered all the Jews, the Jewish people were saved. Unity is the key to redemption.

Setbacks and Redemption in writings of Rav Druckman

Setbacks, he reminds us, occur not only if we are caught unprepared by an enemy attack – setbacks can occur when the unity of the nation is weakened from fraternal turmoil.

Redemption and Hope

In our new post-October 7th world, there are also new priorities.

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Tu Bishvat 5784: Redemption of Hebron

Since 2007, the Harchivi Makom Aholech Organization has worked extensively to strengthen and expand Jewish settlement in Hebron

Setbacks and Israel’s Redemption

“A woman’s birthing pains are very painful,” Rabbi Druckman explains. “The same holds true for the birth pangs of Mashiach."

Tzv Fishman

Setbacks and Israel’s Redemption – Part 1

A yerida (descent) can be a springboard for an even greater Aliyah (ascent).

The Daily Portion / To hope for more, a lot more

But it’s not over yet. Hamas captured precious souls and is now trying to capture our minds

Birthpangs of Mashiach

Where is the Redemption in all this?

Hardships on the way to Redemption

Included in Rabbi Rimon's message to Gush Etzion residents: Always keep an eye open so that no one is forgotten!

A message no one wants to hear

There are people with sensitive and high-powered souls who instinctively feel the emptiness of Judaism in gentile lands.

Our holy executioners

A unique way of looking at the protests that have made a misery of the lives of ordinary Israelis.

Building the Mikdash from the inside out

To merit seeing the Third Temple, we must build ourselves from inside out and breed sincerity in our hearts.

17th of Tammuz: If I Forget Thee O Jerusalem

Today's fast mourns the breaching of the walls of Jerusalem by enemies who burnt the Temple and exiled the Jews.Time to come home.Op-ed.

Two stories, one people

We want the type of unity that respects others, areas that bind us. Israel belongs to all of us.  A shul belongs to all of us.Op-ed.

The Parsha and Current Events: Redemption and Comfort

it appears that Hashem's agenda for our nation does not stop with a thin strip of land at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea.

Yom Ha'atzmaut: Where in the Redemption are we?

We no longer stand on the edge of Redemption: we have already taken our first hesitant, faltering, uncertain steps into Redemption..

Salvation from the depths of despair

Moshiach? Seriously? Just a quick read of the newspapers seems to suggest that the promise of Isaiah is only getting farther away.

Op-Ed:

'Israelis by Choice': An Efrat Rabbi's message for these times

Just as there are Jews by Choice, there are 'Israelis by Choice,' who answer the 'knock at the door' of the approaching Redemption. Op-ed

The long view of current events - for the holiday of Redemption

The cognoscenti will realize that we are reliving history..

Eretz Yisrael in the parsha:The Korban Tamid

Young religious Zionist Torah scholars write on the parsha's connection to the Land of Israel.

We need Mashiach - Badly!

The crisis in Israel shows how sorely we need Redemption. If the government gives in to the protests, it will set a terrible precedent.

Vayikra and Nissan: A new era in our relationship with G-d

The Mishkan, the start of the month of Nissan and the beginning of the Book of Leviticus, mark a new phase in Jewish history.

Wake up from your dream!

In his book, “Step-By-Step” on the Redemption of Israel, Rabbi Drukman explains the reference to dreamers in Psalm 126.

Rabbi Dov Begun on Hanukkah

Hashem brought about the establishment of the modern State of Israel just as He brought about the victory of the Maccabees.

Vayeira: Unexpected source of Redemption

The incestuous union of Lot and his daughter, began the dynasty that would culminate in the Mashiach.

The land of life

In his vision of the future, Isaiah describes a portion of the Nation as blind in failing to see Hashem’s Hand in the start of Redemption.

Great expectations - great disappointments - and great return

We disappointed Hashem from the Exodus until today, not living up to expectations, but we have also proven that we want to be bonded to Him.

When are you making Geulah?

Imagine mixing the most amazing ingredients together for a delicious cake but never putting it in the oven!

Ki Tavo: The ultimate punishment

Comparing the first set of admonitions (tochacha) with those in this week's parasha.

You say it, but do you believe it?

Daily, we literally daven for vengeance on our enemies, ingathering of the Jews to Eretz Yisrael and for the Davidic dynasty. Do we mean it?

Tisha B’Av; Why mourn?

Halakhot on greeting the Mashiach if he comes this Sunday

We do not know exactly how the Redemption will come about and in what order things will occur, but let us be prepared!

How far is it from Hollywood to the Holy Land?

The spiritual distance from Hollywood to the Holy Land is the distance from exile to redemption. Tzvi Fishman walked the walk. Review.

Masei: Three stages of Redemption

Standing at the borders of the Holy Land, then and now.

Redemption: First return to Eretz Yisrael, then doTeshuva

Ezekiel: The Redemption may come not as the reward for changing our ways, but in order to end the desecration of His Holy Name in galut.

The trumpets' call for Jewish unity

The greatest demonstration of Jewish unity is when every Jew, no matter where he is, feels the pain and suffering of less fortunate Jews.

The Ingathering and Medinat Yisrael

In 1907, decades before the Holocaust, Rabbi Kook called out to the entire House of Israel with a plea:to come to Eretz Yisrael. Op-ed.

Dawn of Redemption

Rabbi Kook: Be strong...concerning the holy ways that our sacred ancestors and rabbis taught us...add to this a connection to the Holy Land.

Pesach I: Tracing the theme of the Haggadah

When both the beginning and end of a work refer to the same idea, it is the recurring theme throughout. Learn the Haggadah's structure.

Shabbat Ha-Gadol: Redemption then, redemption now

Shabbat ha-Gadol, “the Great Shabbat” before Pesach, commemorates our final Shabbat in Egypt, 3,334 years ago, five days before the Exodus.

Churban (Destruction) - Galut (Exile) - Geulah (Redemption)

Secular Jews pose a threat to the Jewish People when they assimilate In Israel, many have dedicated themselves to uprooting Jewish life.

Shabbat Shekalim:Towards Redemption

The redemption from Egypt was completed with the Mishkan. The final redemption will be complete when we rebuild the third Holy Temple.

Monthly Emunah essay: Joy brings multifaceted Redemption

We daven for a time in the future redemption when the moon’s light will once again be as bright as the sun.

Rabbi Akiva's vision

Seeing beyond the external, secular facade of Modern Zionism requires a higher perspective, like the all-encompassing vision of Rabbi Akiva.

Medinat Yisrael, the road to Redemption

An independent Jewish government is not just a political accomplishment or a refuge against enemies, but the beginning of the Redemption.

Medinat Yisrael – Beginning of Redemption or no?

'Eim HaBanim Semeichah', by a great Haredi Torah scholar, Rabbi Yisachar Shlomo Teichtal Hy'd, explains why haredi anti-Zionism is wrong..

Are we missing out on life's greatest opportunities?

Can the temporary silence the historic?

Are we missing out on life's greatest opportunities?

Can the temporary silence the historic?