Moshiach ben Yosef
Moshiach 17 – 1948-1967-2024
What is the common thread that runs through the years 1948, 1967 and 2024, as well as the years 2005 (Gush Katif) and 1492 (Expulsion from Spain)? What is the concept of the Sod Ha’ibur – the Secret of the Leap Year, or, more literally, the Secret of the Pregnancy? What can we observe about…
Read MoreMoshiach – Gog Umagog Part 3 (World War III) – Podcast 15
What is the idea behind the three wars of Gog Umagog? Why is there a gap of 70 years from the first two until the third one? Why hasn’t this third war happened yet if the 70 years have already elapsed? What does the initial restored kingdom of the Jewish people look like? Why does…
Read MoreMoshiach Podcast 14 – Moshiach Process Coming to a Close
We explore the Yalkut Shimoni in Yeshaya 60 which describes how Moshiach (ben Yosef) stands on the Beis Hamikdash and heralds the redemption, saying, “If you don’t believe it, see the light that’s shone.” One of the main aspects of Moshiach ben Yosef is that the process unfolds before us, and it is almost impossible…
Read MoreVayeshev – Free Will Spectrum (Yosef vs. Yehuda & MBY vs MBD)
What is the difference between Yosef and Yehuda’s approach to free will and our level of involvement in doing God’s will? Why did the brothers say that there was a difference between the dreams of Jacob and Joseph? What character attributes did they work on to receive prophetic dreams? Where does one cross the line…
Read MoreShmini – Quiet Love
What is the difference of approach between Moshe and Aharon when Nadav and Avihu die? How does each of their approaches parallel the path of Yosef and Yehuda (and Moshiach ben Yosef vs. Moshiach ben Dovid)? If one is in a place of grace, as in the way of Moshiach ben Dovid, does that mean…
Read MoreVayigash – Joining As One
What is the significance of Judah’s stepping up to Joseph? How does that affect and parallel future events that occur to the Jewish people? Why is the separation needed? Why is this parsha always read this time of year at the beginning of the month of Teves and after Chanukah? What is the concept of…
Read MoreDovid, Yosef, the sixth hour and the seventh hour
I thought that title would get your attention. And, to boot, this is post number 607. Cool. Someone recently left a comment on the blog that they miss my moshiach messages. I wrote back that the messages are still there, you just have to know how to hear them. I don’t need to say too…
Read MoreSuccos and Yosef
What is the connection between Yosef and Succos? Why do we read the prophecies of Gog and Magog during Succos? Why do we leave our homes and enter these temporary dwelling places? How do we remind ourselves of the fact that Hashem is constantly in our lives? Find out in this week’s parsha podcast. Running…
Read MoreHaazinu – Hashem's Crown of Dew
What is the difference between dew and rain? Why is the Torah referred to in both ways? What is the concept of the verse which refers to Hashem’s ‘head’ as being full of dew? Why does Hashem reference that concept in consoling Moshiach ben Yosef in his difficulties? How do we honestly crown Hashem our…
Read More17th of Tammuz and Yosef
The 17th of Tammuz is known as the day of the breaking of the luchos (tablets), which occurred in the year 2448. It was a day that should have been the greatest celebration – the completion of the pact between Hashem and the Jewish people! Instead, it became a day of sadness throughout history, that…
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