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- Geula:Gradual Process or Sudden Revelation?1. Moshiach Arrives Suddenly No buildup or stages. One moment Golus, the next complete Geula. As Magid Meisharim notes, unlike a king’s announced arrival it is abrupt, absolute — flipping from night to day in one second. 2. A Gradual ProcessPer the Zohar, leaving Golus is drawn out. Not a sudden breaking forth. Starting with… Read more: Geula:Gradual Process or Sudden Revelation?
- Every Jew must do Teshuva before Moshiach comes?Gemara Sanhedrin 97b: Moshiach comes only when we do teshuvah. R’ Eliezer and R’ Yehoshua argue how that happens — on our own, or because Hashem forces it — but both agree it has to happen first. Rambam Rules: Teshuva must precede redemption. Torah promises, Yidden will do Teshuva by the end of exile and… Read more: Every Jew must do Teshuva before Moshiach comes?
- Lowest Generation merits Ultimate Geula?!The Question:Judaism teaches -“yeridat hadorot”- each generation is spiritually lower than the last. If so, why does our low generation merit bringing the ultimate Geula? The 4 classic answers: 1. Midget on the Shoulders of giants – Idea: We’re smaller, but we stand on top of all previous generations.– Result: We can reach higher than… Read more: Lowest Generation merits Ultimate Geula?!
- Great Tzadikim defied the End-Time Calculation BanReasons for the ban: 1. If we’re meritorious we can bring Geula faster, so leaving the date open keeps it in our hands to speed things up. 2. Not knowing the exact date keeps us yearning, preparing, and expecting it any moment, 3. Connects exile with redemption Why did tzaddikim predict end-times despite the ban:… Read more: Great Tzadikim defied the End-Time Calculation Ban
- All Signs of the Geula are here!The Chofetz Chaim writes that all the signs of ikvisa d’Meshicha mentioned at the end of Perek Chelek in Sanhedrin have been fulfilled: loss of respect, twisted values, spiritual fatigue, calamities, instability, and corrupt leadership. He concludes we should strengthen our bitachon and yearning for the imminent Geula. Our proximity to Geula makes those signs… Read more: All Signs of the Geula are here!