H/t Sherry
note that the last remaining grandchildren of the Chafetz Chaim are already elderly in age.
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"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "we're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad." "How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice. "You must be," said the Cat, "or you wouldn't have come here."
By grandchildren, you mean literally? Because for a fact there's also great-grandchildren who are young.
ReplyDeleteIt is also well known and often recounted that the saintly Chofetz Chaim - Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan, lived with a deep anticipation of Moshiach's arrival and, as a symbol of this readiness, kept a bag packed and a special clothing ready for the day he would greet Moshiach. This illustrates his unwavering conviction that the redemption was imminent and his desire to be fully prepared to welcome it.
ReplyDeleteHis readiness reflected a lifestyle of constant awareness and anticipation for this pivotal moment in history.
The story also embodies the idea that actively anticipating and preparing for Moshiach's arrival can help to hasten the redemption.
This also highlights the Chofetz Chaim's remarkable level of faith and his dedication to the core tenets of Judaism. It serves as an inspiration to others to live with similar faith and hope for the coming of Moshiach and the subsequent redemption of the Jewish people.
Based on the Twelfth of Rambam's (Maimonides) Thirteen Principles of Faith;
"Ani Ma'amin B'Emunha Shlemah, B'viat HaMoshiach. V'af Al Pi Sheyismahemeia Im Kol Zeh Achakeh Lo Bechol Yom Sheyavo".
"I believe with perfect faith in the coming of the Moshiach, and, even though he may delay, I will wait daily for his coming".
This principle, known as Ani Ma'amin, expresses unwavering belief in the future arrival of the Moshiach, despite any delays.
It is the custom of many congregations to recite the Thirteen Principle of Faith, in a slightly more poetic form, beginning with the words Ani Maamin--"I believe"--every day after the morning prayers in the synagogue.
Rambam's Thirteen Principles of Faith can be found here:
https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/332555/jewish/Maimonides-13-Principles-of-Faith.htm
Nothing is guaranteed in life. Even the biggest tzaddikim can not guarantee their Moshiach predictions.
ReplyDelete-Yisrael
I understand that this narrative suggests it was allegedly a private conversation held between the Chofetz Chaim and his daughter and son in law. However, this account appears to be based on hearsay. Has this story ever been know or confirmed by others or recorded in any other sources?
ReplyDeleteIt's doesn't make sense that the Chofetz Chaim would make such a statement, as it contradicts his unwavering belief that Moshiach will arrive at any given moment. Particularly because it was well known that the Chofetz Chaim always had his bag packed and his Shabbos clothing ready for when he would go out to greet Moshiach. It is also know that he had strong Emunah & Bitachon in anticipating the arrival of Moshiach at any time and was deeply rooted in the fundamental belief of "Ani Maamin" which is a powerful symbol of Jewish faith and resilience. The Chofetz Chaim himself (and many of our greatest Jewish leaders), have urged their (Ani Maamin - 13 Principles of Faith) daily recital. So hence for this reason it makes me skeptical/puzzled about the part in the story that he told his daughter and son-in-law that they would not see Moshiach in their lifetime.
Chas V'Shalom not denying, just puzzled.
Here is another link, this time it is a disciple of the Chafetz Chaim, who says Moshiach comes in a year ending with a 5.
Deletehttps://myrtlerising.weebly.com/blog/yet-another-prediction-for-the-coming-of-mashiach
Hello Mashiach can come anytime of course everyone knows
Deletebut perhaps the chafetz chaim knew that it is was highly unlikely
because everyone has to do teshuva for Mashiach to come and the
date he knew for sure is the one he had in mind when he told his
grandchildren they would be alive to see it.