This new phase in our redemption process will be followed by similar antisemitic actions across the western world and beyond. What transpired in Amsterdam is a prologue of what to expect in the near future in Paris, London, Rome, Lisbon, Madrid, and on the other side of the Atlantic – north, central and south.
Israeli political and military leaders were delighted that President Donald Trump, a proven and dependable friend of Israel, will soon be returning to the White House. Under friendly administrations, the USA acted as a big brother to Israel, but what happens when the younger brother seeks independence?
On the face of it, the issue of drafting hardcore Haredim is complex and controversial. When in reality it’s a one “main-shock” issue that began 130 years ago with the beginning of political Zionism, that has over the years produced secondary after-shocks.
HaShem blesses humanity through the blessings He showers upon His chosen people Israel. When we are blessed so too is all humanity blessed.
This Sukkot the Jewish people are fighting to defend our religious and historic rights to our homeland in this hostile, belligerent, malicious, hateful, virulent, fanatical part of the world. But the story does not end at our borders. For whatever the dangers facing us in our holy land, the sword of Islam is far wider than the distance between the “river and the sea”. Chag Sukkot Sameach!
The current situation is meant to propel Medinat Yisrael to the exclusive status of world leader, nothing less! It is HaShem’s answer to our request:
Our Father, our King, raise high the pride of Yisrael Your nation.
Our Father our King, raise high the pride of Your anointed one (the Jewish nation or the mashiach).
