R' Yochanan in Maseches Sanhedrin [98a] taught: "Mashiach, the son of David, will only come to a generation that is either entirely meritorious or entirely guilty".
This statement is difficult to understand, noted the Chasam Sofer (R' Moshe Sofer). For while it is easily understood why a generation that is entirely meritorious would be worthy of receiving Mashiach, on what basis would a thoroughly guilty generation receive him?
We find a similar difficulty in the verse: "If he has turned completely white, he remains pure". If a small affliction is considered impure, why is it considered pure when it covers the metzora's entire body?
We can answer both questions with one answer. Skin afflictions come upon an individual in order to inspire him to repent for his misdeeds. Now, if his entire body has turned white, he will definitely be humbled to repent completely and sincerely. There is therefore no need to declare him impure.
The same applies to a generation that is completely guilty. The way to awaken a generation that is full of sin is not with reproach but by sending them Mashiach ben David. Then they will return to Hashem in complete repentance.
Source: Rabbi Yisrael Bronstein
The Talmud states: "The son of David [Moshiach] will only come when every government becomes heretical".
Rabah said: "Where do we see [an allusion to] this in Scripture? From the verse: "he has turned completely white, he is ritually pure." [Sanhedrin 97a]
Rashi explains: "Just like when the affliction has spread throughout the entire skin the person is ritually pure, so too when all the governments have become heretical, the redemption will come."
This sign of redemption could be seen as either:
a) A negative sign, that people have become so corrupt that G-d is forced, so to speak, to save the world and bring redemption.
b) A positive sign, that the world has become so refined that it is clear to everybody that any regime or government which is not based on Torah is heretical and corrupt.
This parallels the two views expressed above:
a) If the corruption of governments is a negative sign, it follows that G-d is "forced" to bring the redemption, so to speak, despite the world. This corresponds to the view that the law ("he has turned completely white, he is ritually pure") is a super-rational decree of scripture, which is followed despite the fact that it is illogical.
b) But if the corruption of governments is a positive sign, it follows that G-d is bringing the redemption because the world has become good. This corresponds to the view that the law is logical.
Source: Based on Likutei Sichos Lubavitcher Rebbe
4 comments:
Fascinating! From this, Moshiach Ben Dovid should be coming very, very soon, because where is there a gvt that is not heretical today? If now, the freest country in the world we see becoming with every passing day less free, more corrupt and definitely parts of it completely heretical. Even in the medinah, we see those that are fighting tooth and nail against H', Torah and all that is holy. H' yerachem and please send Moshiach as soon as possible, before it gets worse, c'v!
Amen
From Rabbi Mizrachi's Facebook page:
Rabbi Yaron Reuven, an Israeli-born rabbi in the U.S. who is popular for his kiruv (Jewish outreach) work, spoke to The Jerusalem Herald about the dire implications of Rabbi Mirvis’ guidelines. He noted they give an impression that Judaism supports homosexuality and transgenderism, despite the religion’s explicit prohibitions against such behavior.
“The problem is [Mirvis’] position and perceived status puts a kosher stamp on his actions, thereby making what the Torah forbids appear as if it is now a mitzvah (commandment),” said Rabbi Reuven. Not mincing any words, he added, “The fact that he is a Chief Rabbi makes this 100 times more dangerous than the countless locals Rabbis that have sold their souls to the devil.”
Rabbi Reuven noted that from the response he has received to his criticism of Rabbi Mirvis’ guidelines, he has seen that “the majority of people are baffled and distraught by this.”
https://www.jerusalem-herald.com/single-post/2019/04/03/UK-Chief-Rabbis-Kosher-Stamp-for-LGBT-Education-Law
Also, the trouble with the chief rabbis of England; they seem to owe their souls to the monarchy & church of the country and are usually quite liberal, but this guy has crossed the line by a mile. This is where, as our Sages have foretold, there will be many Erev Rav rabbis at the end of days. This is where and why our people have so distanced themselves from true Judaism because the freedom of the last almost couple of centuries has created Jews who are more devoted citizens of their respective countries than Torah Jews. Now, they have come to believe all the propaganda and lies they are indoctrinated with and when truth is told to them, they become totally confused between right and wrong, truth and lies. That is why Rabbi Reuven said it is so much worse when a 'chief' rabbi comes out with this unbelievable kefirah. We must realize these types of rabbis have no Jewish souls.
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