Podcasts about mashiach

0:00 How to wage war for Hashem1:45 Rambam's treatment of the laws of Chanukah – a celebration of military victory – ends with the teaching that peace is the purpose of the whole Torah4:45 Why Jews can't be inspired to wage war8:15 The motivations of war11:45 People who believe in fighting tend to fight more effectively; why polytheists are the better warriors15:30 A person who believes that war will never be completely eradicated from the world will wage war with more conviction18:30 King David couldn't build the House of Hashem because he was a man of war20:25 Mashiach will wage war and also build the House of Hashem26:30 Before the war of Gog U'Magog, Eliyahu the Prophet will come to make peace in the world29:30 People are motivated to war because they value one thing more than any other thing; Hashem is not a thing, but rather the possibility of all things being harmonized32:45 Hashem will tell Mashiach to smash his enemies with a metal bat, and Mashiach will refuse and instead offer Shalom35:15 Mashiach can't fight for Hashem because Hashem is not a thing36:15 The word "Shalom" is the thing for which Mashiach is motivated to fight 37:45 Polytheists have things to which they are dedicated and committed; the Jews have words instead of things41:15 Jews care about nothing but words43:45 Why Hashem alone has a Bible and the other gods don't45:30 The Torah is a method of making something out of nothing47:15 "Davar" means both thing and "word"; "Shalom" is the ultimate word because it is not a thing52:30 By declaring the word "Shalom," a motivation for war is generated55:45 Why Eliyahu's teaching of "Shalom" will trigger the ultimate war59:45 Mashiach will wage war because he stands for peace1:01:45 What makes Hashem effective in this world is words1:05:00 Everything that Hashem does is for the good because of the people who say that everything that Hashem does is for the good 1:07:30 "Shalom Aleichem" is a verbal offer

Welcome to Daily Bitachon , we're continuing from yesterday's class where we spoke about the lesson from Rabbi Mattisyahu Salomon connecting Chanukah and the story of Yosef and the brothers. They both have one theme, which is that while things are happening they might seem like a comedy of errors but it's really being planned from the beginning. It's not a coincidence and then we save you at the end, but actually everything that was happening was the goal was to save you. Now we find the connection in that area between Shabbat as well. Before that, let's explain a part of Al HaNissim that I never understood. We end after we thank Hashem for the miracles, the wonders, the salvation, we thank Hashem for the nechamos , for the, simply it means comforts. What is the nechama of Chanukah ? I know there's nechama in Shabbat Nachamu , the Shabbat after Tisha B'Av , but what is the nechama in Chanukah ? First we have to understand what does nechama mean? People translate it as comfort or console, but the way to understand the word is always to look in the Torah especially the first time a word shows up and the first time the word shows up is at the end of Bereshit where God is upset with creation before he brings the Mabul and it says Vayinachem about Hashem . Hashem was minachem . Now he wasn't comforted by the tragic downturn of society, rather Rashi says Vayinachem means he had a change of heart, a change of mind, and he says anytime the word Vayinachem shows up that's what it means. So when we use it as the word comfort it's because the way you comfort someone is by changing their way of looking at things what we call a reframe. That's what a nechama is and based on what Rabbi Mattisyahu Salomon told us the nechama of Chanukah was that we saw when the miracle of Chanukah came out like Rabbeinu Yonah says in Shaarei Teshuva from the Midrash it's not that I was in the darkness and then God lit up the light night for me but rather if not for the darkness there would be no light. I went into the darkness to create the light and Chanukah showed that to me and that was the nechama of Chanukah to realize that the darkness is purposeful. If I didn't fall I wouldn't get up. If I wasn't in the dark I would not have been in the light. That's the nechama of Chanukah . That's also connected to Shabbat . How so? The Midrash in Pirkei D'Rabbi Eliezer chapter twenty says that when Adam HaRishon sinned he was sent out of Gan Eden and he was sitting on Har HaMoriah . He was sent out on a Friday and he spent the entire Shabbat there, Friday afternoon, Shabbat , he spent there on Har HaMoriah till the end of Shabbat . For those hours starting from Chatzos on Friday till Motzei Shabbat which is thirty-six hours the hidden light was lit. There was no darkness. Darkness descended on the world when Motzei Shabbat came and that's why we do Borei Meorei HaEish , we light the candle on Motzei Shabbat because that's when we needed fire for the first time. So Adam HaRishon is sitting outside Gan Eden on Shabbat and it says that the Shabbat was protecting him. Nothing went wrong. He watched the Shabbat and Shabbat watched him. That's what the Midrash says: כי אשמרה שבת אל ישמרני. I watch Shabbat , Shabbat watches me. Shabbat was protecting Adam and it says Shabbat was comforting Adam . Shabbat gives nechama . He was sitting outside and he was full of thoughts and confusion and Shabbat was comforting him. And the Midrash says a Pasuk shene'emar : ברוב שרעפי בקרבי תנחומיך ישעשעו נפשי. When I have a lot of thoughts in my head, a lot of turbulence in my head, your words tanchumecha , your comforting words cause me to be delighted and take me out of my depression. That's my source that Shabbat gave nechama to Adam HaRishon . And the commentaries ask where do I see that in the Pasuk ? And they say it's a chida , an earlier rabbi that brings this mnemonic even the Arizal . Sarapai , Tanchumecha , B'rov sarapai tanchumecha , the letters of Shabbat . Shabbat brought the nechama . Shabbat is a time that gives us the ability to look at things in a different light, to reframe situations. We see this in מזמור שיר ליום השבת. מזמור שיר ליום השבת which doesn't talk about Shabbat was written by Moshe Rabbeinu on a scroll when the Jews were still in Mitzrayim to read on Shabbat to give them nechama , to give them comfort, to look at things in a different way. What's the different way? בפרוח רשעים כמו עשב. Why is it that the wicked are blossoming like grass? And the answer is l'hishamedam adei ad , to destroy them. Grass is there for the lawnmower. The wicked that are sprouting will eventually be taken down. The Egyptians are successful but eventually taken down. So Shabbat was a time of nechama . Shabbat gave them comfort and that is an important Shabbat and Chanukah connection especially when... of the superpower when Shabbat and Chanukah come together. It's a time to look back on situations that are difficult, in the current situations that we're in that are difficult and to be able to find nechama there, to be able to find comfort and understand and look at it differently. I'll give you one little example of what a nechama type thought is. This story happened a few years ago to one of my nieces. She wanted to go to a certain seminary in Israel and she didn't get accepted. And they used all different kind of pulls and connections and nothing worked. She had to go to her second choice seminary and she wasn't very happy about it. All her friends were going to the other seminary, the one that she was going to she didn't know anybody, she ended up with a roommate that she didn't know and at the time I remember she wasn't really very happy. Lo and behold, the new roommate that she meets likes this young lady, my niece, and eventually suggests her for her cousin and they get married. If not for that second seminary, she would not have met her husband so to say. So what looked like a bad event of not going to the seminary that you wanted, really God was actually plotting and planning your shidduch . And this is everything in life. And to end on a global level, the מדרש פסיקתא דרב כהנא says about the Jewish people: Don't you see, don't you get it? I knocked out the Romans- I'm sorry, I knocked out the Babylonians, I knocked out the Medians, I knocked out the Greek, I'm in the middle of knocking out the final galut of Edom , and you're complaining? Don't you know I'm going someplace, I have a goal? And that's part of the miracle of Chanukah to tell us al hanechamot to realize that just like Chanukah , all those trials and tribulations created the miracle of Chanukah , so too all that we're going through, goal is to create that big miracle of the times of Mashiach .

Welcome to daily bitachon , a bitachon related thought on Chanukah . This comes from Rav Matisyahu Salomon's sefer Matnas Chaim on the topic of Shabbat . And there he discusses the concept that the readings that we read during the year match with the holidays that happen during that time. And when we read a parsha , it arouses a certain energy. We read about Yosef HaTzadik and his brothers and the lessons there, that's a certain energy. When Chanukah occurs, there's a certain energy, and it's not a coincidence. So what is the connection between the story of Yosef and the brothers and Chanukah ? Rav Matisyahu brings out a beautiful thought, and he says that when we read the story of Yosef and the brothers, he lists many events that are seemingly mistakes. Firstly, it says that Yosef was a naar , he was a lad, he was a teenager. The Sforno says the fact that he was acting the way he acted and causing jealousy with his brothers was a teenager's actions coming from someone that wasn't fully mature. Seemingly, mistake number one. Mistake number two is that the brothers are wrongly accused by Yosef for whatever sins he thought they did, which we're not going to get into, but we know that they had reasons for what they did. Yaakov Avinu favors Yosef over the other brothers, and he makes him a special coat. And the Gemara even says that we learn from Yaakov that you shouldn't single out one son over the other son, which means what Yaakov Avinu did is not something that should be done. Another seeming mistake. Furthermore, Yosef shares his dreams with his brothers. Why would you do that and further instigate them to hate you? Yaakov sends Yosef down to his brothers after he knows that the brothers don't have a particular fondness for Yosef . Why would he put Yosef in danger like that? So these are all seemingly mistakes. But says Rav Matisyahu Salomon, as we know, this is all God turning the wheels because we need to get Yosef down to Mitzrayim , and we need for there to be a viceroy there setting things up before we get there. So this is all orchestrated by God. And this, he says, is the lesson that sometimes we see what might look as a comedy of errors, but it's really being orchestrated for a specific reason to make things need to happen. And he says that is the lesson of Chanukah as well. How so? When we were going through the story of Chanukah , we see many events, many challenges, trials, tribulations, tragedies, and they're seemingly, again, just a bunch of mishaps and sad events. In the end, it produced the miracle of Chanukah , which gives us a light for generations. And he says it's a mistake to think that there's a problem and God has to save us because of the problem. He says a tremendous chiddush , that all the problems that God's making were there to create the miracle, to necessitate the miracle. The end goal was the miracle of Chanukah . Everything that happened 'til then was getting towards that miracle. It wasn't the opposite where we have all these problems that somehow we got stuck into, we don't know how, and God comes in after the fact to save us. God was the one that was setting everything up before that because he was trying to create the miracle. And that's the story with Yosef and the brothers, and that's what's going on with us right now. It's not going to be that Mashiach's going to come to save us after all that we're going through now. No, all we're going through now is to set us up for that Mashiach . And that's the correct way to look at life's events. So that's the story of Yosef and the brothers, and that's the story of Chanukah , and that's the story of the Jewish people at large, and that's the story with every individual with their own personal challenges. The situations that are happening are just setting it up for God's

As we mourn the tragic loss of sixteen pure neshamot who were killed in Sydney, Australia, we are reminded once again that in every generation they rise up against us. We are reminded that we are still in galut, yearning for the coming of the Mashiach, when we will no longer experience terror or sadness. Those who were murdered al kidush Hashem are now in the highest realms of Gan Eden, basking in the radiance of the Shechinah. Their friends and families, however, are left reeling from the tragedy, struggling to understand how their loved ones could be taken in such a horrific way. As we begin the holiday of Chanukah, we must internalize that although it is impossible for us to comprehend the ways of Hashem in this world, we know this is yet another part of His master plan. Hashem is the One who takes lives, and He is the One who will restore them. He has always protected us throughout the generations, though at times we needed to experience forms of affliction beforehand. He is the One who obliterated the Egyptians after they enslaved us for centuries. He saved us from Amalek when we were caught off guard. He saved us from Balak and Bil'am whcen we did not even know how much danger we were in. He saved us from Sanheriv's army, killing 185,000 soldiers in a single night without us lifting a finger. He saved us from the hands of Haman and Ahashverosh. The mighty Greeks issued decrees to tear us away from our Torah. They, like all the other nations, were jealous of our connection to Hashem and sought to destroy it. And once again, Hashem sent heavenly assistance to His people to defeat the strongest empire in the world. The celebration of Chanukah was not that we were physically saved. The celebration was that the light of our Torah and mitzvot was going to continue shining brightly. To make it clear that it is our Torah and mitzvot that are the most precious things we have in this world, Hashem made an additional miracle and kept the flames of the menorah burning for eight days and nights. Our nation is eternal. Our adherence to Torah and mitzvot are the keys to our success. Our response to tragedy must be to redouble our efforts in the performance of mitzvot. A small amount of light can push away a large amount of darkness. Right now, a thick cloud of darkness hovers over us. We ache for our brothers and sisters who are deeply affected by this devastating event. A time of joy has turned into one of grief. We must empathize with those in pain, pray for the injured, and beseech Hashem to console the mourners. We must also use this moment as a personal calling to come closer to Hashem. It will be our collective efforts that bring about the greatest day in history—the day of Bila HaMavet LaNetsach, Umachah Hashem Dima Me'al Kol Panim. The day when there will be no more death, and Hashem Himself will wipe away the tears of all who have suffered. For now, we are still in the dark. But the candles we light on Chanukah will pierce that darkness. Every mitzvah we perform and every word of Torah we learn adds more light to the world. Let us linger a bit longer by the nerot Chanukah, praying for those who are suffering. Let us devote more time to our families, offering chizuk and inspiration to help them grow in the ways of Hashem. Our Torah and mitzvot are our greatest tools. May we be zocheh to witness the greatest light of all—the Or of the Mashiah. Then all the nations of the world will recognize the glory of Hashem and understand that we are His treasured children.

Yitzchak queria abençoar Esaú, pois via nele um potencial espiritual oculto.Yaakov deveria ter elevado seu irmão.Leá deveria ter sido sua esposa.Diná, segundo o Midrash, poderia ter elevado Esaú caso tivesse se casado com ele.Mas a elevação completa da alma bruta de Esaú não aconteceu no passado.Seu tikún — sua transformação — só será revelado plenamente na vinda do Mashiach, quando até as forças mais rígidas e indomadas se elevarão à santidade.Uma jornada profunda sobre destino, escolhas, luz oculta e redenção.PARASHA VAISHLACHCurtiu a aula?Faça um pix RABINOELIPIX@GMAIL.COM e nos ajude a darmos sequência neste projeto!#chassidut #mistica #judaismo #kabala #cabala #tora #torah #kabalah #Parasha #Torá #yaakov #avraham #avram #patriarca #bereshit #shiur #shiurim #Ytschak #Isaak #isaac #yaco #yitzchak #toledot #rivka #rivca #rebeca #jaco #jacob #brachot #vayishlach #esaú #esav #vaishlach

Yeshua's Two Feeding Miracles: Provision for Israel and the Nations When Yeshua multiplied loaves and fishes to feed thousands, He revealed something far greater than physical sustenance. These two distinct miracles demonstrate both the sufficiency of Yahweh's provision and the expansive reach of Mashiach's ministry. The first feeding occurred in Jewish territory near Bethsaida, where 5,000 men received bread and fish, with twelve baskets remaining. This corresponds to the twelve tribes of Israel, showing Yahweh's abundant care for His covenant people. The second miracle took place in the Decapolis, Gentile territory, where 4,000 were fed with seven baskets left over. The number seven represents completeness, signifying that Yeshua's mission extends to all nations. Both accounts follow an identical pattern: Yeshua takes what is offered, blesses it, breaks it, and distributes it through His disciples. This priestly function fulfills the promise that we would become a kingdom of priests, mediating Elohim's provision to the world. The message resonates powerfully for us today: whatever we place in Yeshua's hands becomes sufficient. A boy's small lunch fed thousands. Our willingness to offer what we have, however modest, allows Yahweh to work miracles through us as members of Mashiach's body, extending His kingdom to every corner of creation.   Check it out If you are anywhere near the Tampa Bay/Brandon area we hope you can join us in person at 1:30pm est. If you can't join in person, we plan to go live about 2:45pm. Watch on Youtube:   https://www.youtube.com/live/fSNw0d0CFhA - be sure to subscribe to our youtube channel for updates and new teachings: www.Youtube.com/theruachlife     and on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ruachministries    If these have been a blessing to you please consider donating to help us continue to put these teachings out. You can donate at https://www.ruachonline.com/donate  

Jacob's Journey: Exile, Blessing, and the Promise of Return The Torah portion VaYetze reveals a pattern woven throughout Scripture: exile for restoration. Jacob's departure from his father's house was not merely escape but a divine journey toward multiplication and homecoming. Though separated from the promised land, Yahweh remained faithful to His covenant, declaring, "I will be with you, and I will bring you back to this land." During his years with Laban, Jacob built a family and accumulated wealth despite constant opposition. When Laban manipulated his wages, Yahweh turned every scheme into blessing. The spotted and speckled sheep that became Jacob's inheritance prophetically point to us, the redeemed who were once marked by sin but have been cleansed and gathered under the Shepherd's rod. This narrative foreshadows Mashiach's mission to gather the scattered children of Elohim. Like Jacob, we experience seasons of exile, yet Yahweh uses these times to prepare us for return. The promise given at Bethel still echoes: "I will not forsake you until I have done what I promised you." Jacob's transformation into Israel would come through his journey homeward, teaching us that obedience to Torah and trust in Yahweh's timing bring us back to our Father's house, transformed and multiplied. Watch on YouTube here:  https://youtu.be/SiynEfOW2Ow  If these have been a blessing to you, please consider donating to help us continue to put these teachings out. You can donate at https://www.ruachonline.com/donate   

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In this shiur, delivered to the Chizuk Mission, Rav Burg explains how each of us have to access the inner Mashiach within ourselves in order to bring Mashiach to the world.

Learning Weekly Likutei Moharan 39 Rebbe Nachman ben Faiga Simcha brings the Torah from Shalom & Blessings in eating to Relations & Childen from Self Restraint. We bring a controversial but needed insight from Even HaEzr Shulchan Aruch 25 B Hagah "We do what ever she needs" Heter... all not as posak but rather a special Baal Teshuva insight 5786 2025, alongside special souls like Nissim Black & the Tolna Rebbe...Cover

The Power of Blessing: Speaking Life Blessing is more than a kind word. It carries the authority and intention to release favor into another person's life. When we speak blessing over one another, we participate in the divine pattern Yahweh established with our fathers. Consider how Elohim blessed Abraham, promising him descendants and land, then confirmed that blessing through Isaac and Jacob. Each generation received and transmitted blessing, creating a living chain of divine favor. Jacob blessed Ephraim and Manasseh, declaring that through them Israel would bless future generations. This wasn't just prophecy but an active transfer of spiritual inheritance. The Aaronic blessing in Numbers 6 shows us that when we speak blessing, we place Yahweh's name upon others. Our words carry weight because Scripture tells us that life and death rest in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21). Yeshua taught us to bless even those who persecute us (Luke 6:28). When we bless, we align ourselves with Yahweh's heart and His commandments. We become conduits of His favor, demonstrating Mashiach's love through both our words and actions. The call is clear: choose blessing, choose life. What we sow, we will reap. Let us therefore speak life, encouragement, and favor over one another daily. Check it out Watch on Youtube:   https://www.youtube.com/live/ICi_IwIJCaU  If these have been a blessing to you please consider donating to help us continue to put these teachings out. You can donate at https://www.ruachonline.com/donate 

Blessing or Birthright: What Drives Our Service to Yahweh? The Torah portion Toldot invites us into deep introspection about our relationship with Yahweh. Do we serve Him seeking blessings as payment, or do we walk faithfully knowing His provision flows from relationship itself? The contrasting lives of Jacob and Esau reveal this tension powerfully. Esau, described as a hunter who laid traps, treated sacred things carelessly. He despised his birthright, trading generational inheritance for momentary satisfaction. Scripture calls him profane, someone who viewed nothing as holy. His father Isaac loved him for what he could provide, a conditional affection that mirrored Esau's own transactional approach to spiritual matters. Jacob, whom the Hebrew text characterizes with the word tam (complete, upright, blameless), dwelt in tents and received unconditional love from Rebekah. Though the brothers' story involves deception and conflict, it ultimately teaches us to distinguish between holy and common, between birthright and blessing. The birthright represented covenant promises: children, land, and generational legacy. The blessing offered temporal provision: wealth and power. Isaac eventually gave Jacob both, revealing Yahweh's complete plan. Through Yeshua the Mashiach, we inherit this covenantal blessing. Like Jacob, may we value what is holy, serving Yahweh not for what we gain, but because walking in His ways transforms us into people who carry blessing to future generations.   Watch on YouTube here:  https://youtu.be/C1AOjE91Ehg    If these have been a blessing to you, please consider donating to help us continue to put these teachings out. You can donate at https://www.ruachonline.com/donate   

The Gemara says that tefillah is something that stands at the height of the world—meaning it reaches the highest places in Shamayim—yet people treat it lightly and do not give it the proper respect that it deserves. It is not uncommon to hear people say, "I tried tefillah and it didn't work, so I stopped," or, "It doesn't seem like Hashem is answering my tefillot anyway, so why should I invest so much time and effort into them?" While that might sound like a logical deduction, it belittles the true value of what tefillah really is. The source of tefillah in the Torah comes from the words ״וּלְעָבְדוֹ בְּכָל לְבַבְכֶם״ —"to serve Hashem with all of one's heart." First and foremost, tefillah is called an avodah , a service to Hashem. We must understand that through the act of tefillah, we are fulfilling a great mitzvah. How does one serve Hashem with his heart? We come and stand before the Melech with all of our wants and needs and desires, fully understanding that everything we have—and everything we want and need—comes from Him and only Him. No human being has any power whatsoever to give us anything unless it is Hashem's will. Our complete nullification before Hashem, and our recognition of His absolute control to the point where we feel it in our hearts, is considered a great avodah to Hashem. Tefillah is not merely a means to get things from Hashem; it is a wondrous avodah that raises us to the highest spiritual levels. Rav Chaim HaLevi writes that one of the main and most basic kavanot a person must have when he gets up to pray is to know with clarity that he is standing right in front of the Melech Malchei HaMelachim HaKadosh Baruch Hu. He must imagine that he is literally being elevated to the highest places in Shamayim and being brought into a private room with just him and Hashem. And for as long as he is in the Amidah, that is how long that private meeting lasts. Hashem is right there, listening to every single word. The Alei Shur writes that if someone is able to perform the mitzvah of tefillah properly each time—truly imagining that private meeting with Hashem—he will never need any proofs about Hashem. He will never have questions in emunah. The more he practices recognizing that he is actually standing before Hashem, the more he will genuinely feel that he is standing before Hashem. A private meeting with the Creator of the world—telling Him what we want and need, with the recognition that only He can give it—is a very holy endeavor. And that is besides what we accomplish spiritually by just saying the holy words of the Amidah. Rav Chaim Volozhiner writes that our understanding of the words of the Amidah, written by the Anshei Knesset HaGedolah, is not even a drop in the ocean compared to the true depth of their meaning. Every time a person says the words of the Amidah—even with just their basic meaning—he is making tikkunim in all of the worlds, both the upper and the lower. And every time we pray, we create brand new tikkunim. From the time people began saying the Amidah until Mashiach comes, there has never been—and never will be—two identical tefillot. Each person accomplishes different spiritual rectifications in his own way with every single tefillah. We have no idea how much we accomplish with even one sincere tefillah. The greatest thing we can do for ourselves is to invest more time, more energy, and more thought into our tefillot—so that they become the avodah they are meant to be. Yes, it is true that Hashem also gives us our needs through tefillah—that is a bonus—but the main part of tefillah is the part that comes from us. It is a mitzvah like no other, and the more kavod we treat it with, the greater the avodah will be.

The Rebbe addresses a Chossid lacking vitality in Torah and Chassidus, explaining that true awakening comes from within. Reflection that weakens action is impure; instead, one must act with energy to spread Chassidus, seizing the precious time before Mashiach's arrival. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5818

In this second episode on understanding Kaddish from the Prayer Podcast series, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the ancient prayer's origins, composed in Aramaic by the Men of the Great Assembly during the Babylonian exile. Kaddish serves to bring "Hashem awareness" into the lower worlds, bypassing angelic interference since angels don't understand Aramaic. Originally just a half-Kaddish recited seven times daily by the prayer leader, it has expanded to include versions for mourners, siyum completions, and gravesides. The core purpose is Kiddush Hashem—sanctifying God's name—ranging from ultimate martyrdom (like Rebbe Akiva or Rabbi Elchanan Wasserman) to everyday acts of prioritizing God's will over personal desires, such as reciting Kaddish or making Kiddush on Shabbos.Kaddish acts as a spiritual elevator between the four kabbalistic worlds: Asiyah (action, morning blessings), Yetzirah (formation, Pesukei Dezimra), Beriah (creation, Shema blessings), and Atzilus (emanation, Amidah). It solidifies God's presence in each world before transitioning, with no Kaddish between Beriah and Atzilus to avoid interrupting redemption and prayer. Responding with full intent to "Amen, Yehei Shemei Rabba" can nullify heavenly decrees by restoring sanctity removed through sin. The prayer's structure magnifies God's name across all worlds, with congregational responses affirming redemption, peace, and Mashiach's arrival. Numerical symbolism abounds: four opening words reflect God's four-letter name, 10 words spell it out further, and 28 letters/words equal "koach" (strength), emphasizing empowerment through praise.Ultimately, Kaddish empowers every individual to achieve greatness by bringing godliness into daily life, congregations, and the world. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes retraining ourselves to respond with focus, turning routine recitations into acts of profound devotion. The episode concludes with a teaser for next week's dive into Pesukei Dezimra, the verses of praise that "prune" spiritual blockages._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Dr. Leonard & June GoldbergDownload the Prayer Podcast Worksheets:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iBVevW1ydyjSeyeO0iCcina7e8vix3Lt?usp=sharingThis episode (Ep. #41) of the Prayer Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Dr. Leonard & June Goldberg! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on November 4, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on November 7, 2025_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Prayer, #Tefillah, #Siddur, #Kaddish, #JewishPrayer, #Hashem, #RabbiAkiva, #Sanctification, #DivineCloseness ★ Support this podcast ★

In this second episode on understanding Kaddish from the Prayer Podcast series, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the ancient prayer's origins, composed in Aramaic by the Men of the Great Assembly during the Babylonian exile. Kaddish serves to bring "Hashem awareness" into the lower worlds, bypassing angelic interference since angels don't understand Aramaic. Originally just a half-Kaddish recited seven times daily by the prayer leader, it has expanded to include versions for mourners, siyum completions, and gravesides. The core purpose is Kiddush Hashem—sanctifying God's name—ranging from ultimate martyrdom (like Rebbe Akiva or Rabbi Elchanan Wasserman) to everyday acts of prioritizing God's will over personal desires, such as reciting Kaddish or making Kiddush on Shabbos.Kaddish acts as a spiritual elevator between the four kabbalistic worlds: Asiyah (action, morning blessings), Yetzirah (formation, Pesukei Dezimra), Beriah (creation, Shema blessings), and Atzilus (emanation, Amidah). It solidifies God's presence in each world before transitioning, with no Kaddish between Beriah and Atzilus to avoid interrupting redemption and prayer. Responding with full intent to "Amen, Yehei Shemei Rabba" can nullify heavenly decrees by restoring sanctity removed through sin. The prayer's structure magnifies God's name across all worlds, with congregational responses affirming redemption, peace, and Mashiach's arrival. Numerical symbolism abounds: four opening words reflect God's four-letter name, 10 words spell it out further, and 28 letters/words equal "koach" (strength), emphasizing empowerment through praise.Ultimately, Kaddish empowers every individual to achieve greatness by bringing godliness into daily life, congregations, and the world. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes retraining ourselves to respond with focus, turning routine recitations into acts of profound devotion. The episode concludes with a teaser for next week's dive into Pesukei Dezimra, the verses of praise that "prune" spiritual blockages._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Dr. Leonard & June GoldbergDownload the Prayer Podcast Worksheets:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iBVevW1ydyjSeyeO0iCcina7e8vix3Lt?usp=sharingThis episode (Ep. #41) of the Prayer Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Dr. Leonard & June Goldberg! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on November 4, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on November 7, 2025_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Prayer, #Tefillah, #Siddur, #Kaddish, #JewishPrayer, #Hashem, #RabbiAkiva, #Sanctification, #DivineCloseness ★ Support this podcast ★

Abraham: The First Prophet and Intercessor In Genesis 20:7, we encounter a remarkable declaration when Yahweh refers to Abraham as "a prophet" during his encounter with King Abimelech. This marks the first time Scripture applies this sacred title to anyone, establishing Abraham not merely as a patriarch but as Yahweh's spokesman and intercessor. The Hebrew word navi reveals deeper meaning. True prophets serve as Yahweh's spokesmen, delivering His heart to His people through direct communication. Abraham fulfilled this calling when Yahweh instructed Abimelech to seek Abraham's prayers for healing and restoration. This prophetic pattern points directly to Yeshua, who embodies the ultimate fulfillment of Abraham's role. As the promised prophet like Moses (Deuteronomy 18:18), Yeshua speaks only the Father's words and serves as our eternal intercessor. Isaiah 53:12 prophesies that Messiah would "make intercession for transgressors," which Yeshua perfectly accomplishes. Today, through Yeshua's ongoing intercession, we receive the same divine favor Abraham demonstrated. His prophetic legacy continues as our Mashiach advocates before the Father, ensuring Yahweh's covenant promises remain secure for us. Watch on YouTube here:  https://youtu.be/KC4x8WeRvrA Watch on Vimeo Here: www.vimeo.com/ruach   Have you read the Parsha yet? Check out the portion read by Will Spires here: https://youtu.be/pCKxiA74X0A?si=ead7zXY1yZGUwbSw  If these have been a blessing to you, please consider donating to help us continue to put these teachings out. You can donate at https://www.ruachonline.com/donate     If you like this video and would like to know more about Ruach Ministries International you can check us out on many venues: website: www.RuachOnline.com   Facebook: www.facebook.com/RuachMinistries   Twitter: @RuachTweets Vimeo: www.vimeo.com/Ruach   YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/theruachlife   Instagram: www.instagram.com/ruachminintl   Podcast Hub, Main site: https://stone2flesh.podbean.com   iHeart  https://ihr.fm/3VmLpyt   Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/3PXP8Bp    Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3jnsqX2   Spotify https://spoti.fi/3C71u4i   Google Podcasts https://bit.ly/3jrcTp7 & Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Ruach

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Why should we learn laws that will only become practical in the days of Mashiach?

The Covenant of Avraham: Our Living Heritage in Yeshua The covenant Yahweh established with Avraham carries extraordinary significance for us today. When Yahweh revealed Himself at the burning bush, He declared His identity as "the Elohim of Avraham, Yitzchak, and Yaakov," establishing this covenant as His eternal reference point. Avraham's righteousness came through faith before circumcision, demonstrating that trust in Yahweh's promises transcends ritual observance. This messianic thread weaves throughout Scripture, showing how Yeshua fulfills the covenant promises made to Avraham's seed. The covenant ceremony in Genesis 15 reveals that Yahweh alone walked through the sacrificial pieces, shouldering the responsibility for its completion. As followers of Mashiach, we inherit this same covenant relationship. Paul confirms that those who have faith become Avraham's children, partakers of the identical promises given to the patriarchs. This covenant remains active today, sealed by Yeshua's blood and written upon our hearts through the Ruach HaKodesh, connecting us directly to Yahweh's eternal purposes for His people.     Watch on YouTube here:  https://youtu.be/Cxn-IebuOJs If these have been a blessing to you, please consider donating to help us continue to put these teachings out. You can donate at https://www.ruachonline.com/donate    If you like this video and would like to know more about Ruach Ministries International you can check us out on many venues: website: www.RuachOnline.com  Facebook: www.facebook.com/RuachMinistries  Twitter: @RuachTweets Vimeo: www.vimeo.com/Ruach  YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/theruachlife  Instagram: www.instagram.com/ruachminintl  Podcast Hub, Main site: https://stone2flesh.podbean.com  iHeart  https://ihr.fm/3VmLpyt  Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/3PXP8Bp   Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3jnsqX2  Spotify https://spoti.fi/3C71u4i  Google Podcasts https://bit.ly/3jrcTp7 & Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Ruach

B'resheit: Created in His Image The opening portion of Genesis reveals Yahweh's blueprint for dwelling with humanity. When Elohim declared, "Let Us make man in Our image," He established something extraordinary. The Hebrew word tselem (image) carries the meaning of shadow or representative figure, indicating we were designed to reflect His character and presence on earth. This divine architecture unfolds through the Mishkan's construction, where Bezalel (literally "in the shadow of Elohim") and Oholiab represent all tribes working together to build Yahweh's dwelling place. Their names prophetically speak of divine light, purity, and praise. The messianic fulfillment emerges through Yeshua, described as "the visible image of the invisible Elohim." As the Last Adam, Mashiach restores what the first Adam lost. Through His obedience and sacrifice, we who were separated by sin are brought back into covenant relationship with our Creator. This transformation process continues as we walk in Yeshua's footsteps, being renewed according to His image. The prophetic vision shows us moving from glory to glory, ultimately fulfilling Yahweh's original desire to dwell within us in perfect unity. Watch on YouTube here:  https://youtu.be/vY3GBb6-7v8 If these have been a blessing to you, please consider donating to help us continue to put these teachings out. You can donate at https://www.ruachonline.com/donate       If you like this video and would like to know more about Ruach Ministries International you can check us out on many venues: website: www.RuachOnline.com  Facebook: www.facebook.com/RuachMinistries  Twitter: @RuachTweets Vimeo: www.vimeo.com/Ruach  YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/theruachlife  Instagram: www.instagram.com/ruachminintl  Podcast Hub, Main site: https://stone2flesh.podbean.com  iHeart  https://ihr.fm/3VmLpyt  Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/3PXP8Bp   Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3jnsqX2  Spotify https://spoti.fi/3C71u4i  Google Podcasts https://bit.ly/3jrcTp7 & Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Ruach

Conflicy & Altars / Walking in Light Through Conflict The Hebrew month of Cheshvan reveals how spiritual growth often emerges through seasons of darkness and misunderstanding. Just as the flood brought both judgment and new beginnings through Noah, we face times when appearances deceive and inner conflict tests our walk with Yahweh. Scripture calls us to approach His altar made with whole stones, uncut by human tools, symbolizing hearts reconciled with our brothers and sisters. The account in Joshua 22 demonstrates this beautifully: when the eastern tribes built their altar, misunderstanding nearly sparked war among the tribes of Israel. Yet through humble communication and seeking truth, peace prevailed. Yeshua teaches that before bringing our offerings, we must first reconcile with those who have something against us. This messianic principle flows from Yahweh's justice and requires us to examine our own hearts before judging others. As living stones in Mashiach's spiritual house, we walk as children of light, pursuing unity that honors Torah and reflects His character in authentic fellowship. Check it out   Watch on Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/A8xf2IxX5os - be sure to subscribe to our youtube channel for updates and new teachings: www.Youtube.com/theruachlife and on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ruachministries If these have been a blessing to you please consider donating to help us continue to put these teachings out. You can donate at https://www.ruachonline.com/donate If you like this video and would like to know more about Ruach Ministries International you can check us out on many venues: website: www.RuachOnline.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/RuachMinistries Twitter: @RuachTweets Vimeo: www.vimeo.com/Ruach YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/theruachlife Instagram: www.instagram.com/ruachminintl Podcast Hub, Main site: https://stone2flesh.podbean.com/ iHeart https://ihr.fm/3VmLpyt Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/3PXP8Bp Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3jnsqX2 Spotify https://spoti.fi/3C71u4i Google Podcasts https://bit.ly/3jrcTp7 & Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Ruach

SIGNS OF MASHIACH NOW - 9TH ANNUAL HOSHANAH RABBAH All NIGHTER SHIURhttps://youtu.be/z4qYcnrCnYkMany have heard teachings about the Signs of Mashiach, but where are they rooted in the Torah? In this shiur, we will explore numerous sources from every area of Torah to understand what these signs truly are, how to recognize if they are unfolding in our time, and what actions are required from us to prepare properly. After that, we'll open the floor for any remaining questions.Make sure you're rested and prepared for our 9th Annual Hoshana Rabbah All Nighter Shiur Torah, it will change many perspectives you've had until now.

SIGNS OF MASHIACH NOW - 9TH ANNUAL HOSHANAH RABBAH All NIGHTER SHIURhttps://youtu.be/z4qYcnrCnYkMany have heard teachings about the Signs of Mashiach, but where are they rooted in the Torah? In this shiur, we will explore numerous sources from every area of Torah to understand what these signs truly are, how to recognize if they are unfolding in our time, and what actions are required from us to prepare properly. After that, we'll open the floor for any remaining questions.Make sure you're rested and prepared for our 9th Annual Hoshana Rabbah All Nighter Shiur Torah, it will change many perspectives you've had until now.

B"H The shofar isn't just a sound, it's a message. ✨ Tekiah: the clear, steady note of the soul's pure potential.

In this episode we sit down with Rabbi Shnayor Burton to explore Rambam's view of Mashiach and Redemption. On the surface, the final chapters of Mishneh Torah read like a simple account of the messianic age, but a closer look opens far deeper questions: what truly changes in redemption, how maaseh bereshit and maaseh merkava should be studied, whether kingship can be redeemed from its past failures, and what halakha ultimately trains us toward. Hovering in the background is a parable of Rabbi Akiva—one that never fully discloses its nimshal, yet holds the key to humility and daat Hashem. Drawing on this, Rabbi Burton leads us to a convincing and surprising conclusion about how Rambam understands Mashiach: not as a miracle-worker, but as the leader who creates the conditions for humanity to live wisely under God's kingship.---*This episode is dedicated to the refua shelema of Sarah Miriam bat Tamar, Binyamin ben Zilpa, and our dear friend Yaakov ben Haya Sarah Malakh---• Bio: Rabbi Shnayor Burton is a Torah scholar, teacher, and author. He lectures regularly on Rambam, Chumash, and Jewish thought. He is Senior Editor at ArtScroll Mesorah Publications, where he works on major projects including Kisvei HaRambam. Rabbi Burton has authored several books, most recently Ha'Aretz Asher Areka, on the mitzvah of living in Eretz Yisrael. He also publishes essays and lectures on Substack and other platforms, including his ongoing work Exodus, Exile and Redemption: Decoding the Enigma of Judaism's Shifting Forms.---• Check out the Rabbi's blog here: https://shnayor.substack.com/---• Welcome to JUDAISM DEMYSTIFIED: A PODCAST FOR THE PERPLEXED | Co-hosted by Benjy & Benzi | Thank you to...Super Patron: Jordan Karmily, Platinum Patron: Craig Gordon, Rod Ilian, Gold Patrons: Dovidchai Abramchayev, Lazer Cohen, Travis Krueger, Vasili Volkoff, Vasya, Silver Patrons: Ellen Fleischer, Daniel M., Rabbi Pinny Rosenthal, Fred & Antonio, Jeffrey Wasserman, and Jacob Winston! Please SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube Channel and hit the BELL so you can get alerted whenever new clips get posted, thank you for your support!

In this world, there is so much more than meets the eye. Things may appear to be one way, when in fact they are completely the opposite. Nothing should be taken at face value. Hashem is very deep, the Torah is very deep, and we are charged to use all our wisdom to see through the surface and try to understand on deeper levels. In this week's parashah Ki Tetzeh , the Torah teaches us about the mitzvah of shiluach hakan — sending away the mother bird before taking the eggs. The Torah promises a reward: lema'an yitav lach veha'arachta yamim — "that it will be good for you and you will have long life." Yet the Gemara tells of a boy who listened to his father — a mitzvah that also promises long life — and went to perform shiluach hakan . Tragically, he fell off the ladder and died. Where was the long life that the Torah promised? Our rabbis teach that "long life" in these pesukim is not to be taken at face value. It refers to life in the World to Come. One day, Hashem will send the Mashiach to redeem us. At that time, techiyat hametim will begin. The righteous who passed away throughout the generations will come back to life to enjoy the world of Mashiach. This resurrection will take place over many years, and those who rise earlier will live longer lives in that future time. Beyond that, Hashem will create a new world — Olam Haba — where the pleasure will be eternal and unlimited. That is the true world that is kulo aruch — everlasting — and there the rewards for mitzvot will be paid in full. Every experience we encounter in this world can be viewed from different perspectives. We must train ourselves to view everything with an emunah perspective, trusting that Hashem is always doing the greatest kindness for us. A man from Bnei Brak told how his widowed aunt called him late one Friday afternoon. All her power had gone out. No lights, no hot plate, no air conditioning. She begged him to come quickly. After asking a few questions, he figured it was a blown fuse, but she had no idea where to find the fuse box. He told her he would be right over. He thanked Hashem that his family had the habit of being ready early for Shabbat. Since everything was prepared, he had time to leave and help. By then there were no taxis available, so he grabbed one of his children's bicycles and pedaled as fast as he could through the intense summer heat of Bnei Brak. He fixed the fuse, and all the electricity came back on. By the time he got home, there was no time to shower, though he was dripping in sweat. Shul was starting, so he went directly as he was. Entering Shabbat that way was unpleasant, but he accepted it as Hashem's will. Towards the end of that Shabbat, during seudah shelishit , the power in his own home suddenly went out. After Shabbat, he checked the panel and saw that water had seeped in and damaged the main fuse — the one controlling the oven, stove, fridge, and air conditioning. At that moment, he could have asked: "Where is the justice? I went out of my way to help a poor widow with her fuse box, and then my fuse box gets ruined?" But instead, he used his emunah perspective. He said: "Hashem, You are so kind. Really, this Shabbat we were meant to sit in the dark with no food and no air conditioning. But in Your mercy, You gave me the chance first to do a big chesed for someone else, and in that merit, You delayed our blackout until the very end of Shabbat." Everything that happens to us is chesed Hashem . It may not always seem that way, but with emunah , we can always view it that way. Shabbat Shalom.

Tanya 30 av Cap 9 Parte 2 -O principal serviço espiritual antes de mashiach e a Tzedaka

Rabbi Lawrence Hajioff joins us to talk about living in a pre-Messianic era, from the shifts we're all feeling since October 7th, to how Shabbat, kindness, and faith can bring Mashiach closer. A powerful, timely conversation on redemption, resilience, and what it means to be ready.

Final Plague of Darkness before MaShiach | WAR OF AMALEK (37) FINALEhttps://youtu.be/x7leFaig5woAs we complete this extraordinary series, we realize that the holy words of Rav Elchonon Wasserman were like a cure for the eyes. In his final message, the Rav tells us about the final plague of darkness that will hit the world before the coming of MaShiach. This will be like nothing we've ever seen before and only a minority of the population will survive. Tune in for final dose of truth and hear the good news in the end. We thank HaShem for giving us the zechut to learn and teach these holy words and feel that the Rav has been with us each step of the way, so we can spread the message and warn all who have ears to hear and eyes to see of the days that are no longer ahead, because they are here. BeEzrat HaShem we will succeed.

   This week's episode is sponsored in honor of the magid shiur by an old friend who is one the great askanim of our times. In this episode, we take a careful look at how the Halacha looks at ultimate loss based on Hilchos Availus. We also look at how people generally speaking react to this situation. And similarly, we discuss how this should affect how we relate to The Bais HaMikdash and Moshiach.    We also start looking at the basic structure of Moshiach based on the parallelisms in Tanach. What are the basic parallelisms and what is the first key structural phenomena of Moshaich?  Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein's Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. Click here to join!  For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS  

How could it be that mashiach is gonna come w a bunch of lochs!? You can say birkat hamazon in Chinese!? Woman have to make a zimun!? She'elot on Chat GPT!? It's assur to listen to music!? Pit master Mutar?!

  In this episode, we look at one of the key issues we have relating to the Moshiach issues, grasping the National Level situation. Where do people have a greater level of understanding the lack of the Jewish People's national status, in the USA or in Israel? Why is this true? How does this relate to understanding the importance of Moshiach?    We also examine the phenomenon of why people tend to drift to very superficial understandings of many important ideas. Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein's Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. Click here to join!  For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS PM

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In this short shmooze, Rav Burg explains how we transition from the morning of Tisha B'Av where we sit in Aveilus to the afternoon of Tisha B'Av where we prepare to greet Mashiach.

Episode dedicated by Moshe, Naftoli & Avigdor Streicher

The Nine Days before Tisha B'Av are a time when we remember what we've lost—the Beis Hamikdash, of course, and so much more.In this very special episode, I sit down with four amazing siblings from Ramot, Yerushalayim—Moshe (15), Nachi (13), Aaron (12), and Leah (9)—who share their story about their little brother Shmuly a”h, who passed away when he was only two years old.They talk about how they remember him, how their family keeps his memory alive, and how his short life still makes a big difference in their home. From a special memory box with Shmuly's toys, to birthday cards they write him every year, these kids show us what real love, pain, and nechama look like.We also speak about how missing Shmuly helped them understand what it means to miss the Beis Hamikdash—and how their pain helped them feel more for other people in Klal Yisrael who are also going through hard times.When Nachi says, “When Mashiach comes, Shmuly will come too,” it's a reminder that our personal tefillos and dreams are all part of the bigger picture of geulah.This episode is emotional, inspiring, and so real. It will help you think about the Nine Days in a whole new way—with heart, with hope, and with love for all of Am Yisrael.

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One of the most difficult tests in life is when a person achieves something through effort, wisdom, and strength—and is then told not to attribute the success to himself, but to Hashem. Most people feel proud of their accomplishments, their clever strategies, or their brilliant ideas. But the pasuk reminds us כִּי הוּא הַנֹּתֵן לְךָ כֹּחַ לַעֲשׂוֹת חָיִל , and the Targum explains, that even our ideas—every single thought that passes through our minds—are gifts from Hashem. It's natural to feel proud after a major achievement, but it is up to each of us to pause and recognize that it was all from Hashem. So often, we fail to see the broader picture—how Hashem orchestrated every detail in advance, setting the stage for us to succeed in a way that appears seamless and "strategic." Recently, the world has witnessed Israel's remarkable military achievements, particularly in the face of Iranian threats. From eliminating key leaders and scientists to achieving aerial dominance, the successes have been astonishing. Add to that America's undetected, precision strikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure, and one could easily fall into the trap of thinking it's all the result of human intelligence and power. But here, too, we must remember: " לא בחיל ולא בכח כי אם ברוחי אמר ה׳ " —victory does not come through strength or power, but through the spirit of Hashem. All wars are fought and won by Hashem— and only by Hashem . For decades, Israel has known about Iran's nuclear ambitions, yet was unable to act, as Iran lies over a thousand miles away. The logistics of such an operation seemed impossible. Israeli fighter jets could not pass through Jordan, Syria, or Iraq without being shot down. The southern route through Saudi Arabia was blocked, and the northern route through Turkey was a non-starter. But then Hashem changed everything. In December 2024, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was overthrown, ending his family's 50-year regime. Hashem opened the Syrian skies. Jordan didn't just permit the use of its airspace—it actively helped shoot down Iranian missiles during the April attack, when Iran launched 300 ballistic missiles toward Israel. Iraq no longer has the capabilities to shoot down planes. Every obstacle was removed—by Hashem. Iran had feared this moment. For years, they armed Hezbollah and Hamas so that if Israel ever struck, they could retaliate from multiple fronts. But over the past year, Hashem gave Israel the strength and intelligence to neutralize the missile capabilities of both Hezbollah and Hamas. And when the moment came to strike Iran, there was no one left to respond. We should be proud of Israel's accomplishments—with the clear understanding that they are Hashem's accomplishments . America's support? Also orchestrated by Hashem, as it says: " לב מלכים ביד ה׳ " —the hearts of kings and leaders are in the hands of Hashem. Hashem can eliminate our enemies without a single soldier taking action. We saw this just a year ago, when the president of Iran and other officials were killed in a helicopter crash—without any military involvement. We saw it when a Turkish legislator who was publicly condemning Israel suddenly collapsed and died of a heart attack. " ה׳ איש מלחמה " —Hashem is a Man of War. He fights—and wins—our battles. The current operation has been referred to as " כִּלְבִיא יָקוּם " , and the Chatam Sofer once explained the word כִּלְבִיא spells out the passuk : כִּ י לֹ א בְ כֹחַ יִ גְבַּר אִ ישׁ - it is not by human strength that wars are won, but through Hashem alone. May Hashem continue to protect His people and bring the final geulah with Mashiach speedily in our days. Amen.

This is a guided visualization meditation on Mashiach Consciousness, where the veil behind the physical Universe is pulled back, and the true nature and Source of existence reveals itself. This is the consciousness of the future, with Mashiach himself leading humanity into a new age of peace, spirituality, and Divine wisdom.   Music Credits: Ambient Soundtrack - Tymur Khakimov - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykhA2MUXgzA Theta Meditation - Tymur Khakimov - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy9Db6FZJ2A Ambient Pad v1 - Tymur Khakimov - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsL1mk5e63o Self Care - Lee Rosevere - https://youtu.be/oEfnAQyxVgk

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