Thank you for post. I am really interested in hearing everyone's comments on how you see our place in history at the current moment. Do you see us in the Eikvot D'Moshiach (Footsteps of Moshiach)? Do you see more Jewish people doing Teshuvah? Or do you see everyone going about their normal routines?
Just my opinion, for what it's worth. But it feels like after October 7th. Jews in Israel are a lot more aware. Not even close to a majority, but just a lot more. A lot of secular Jews embracing Torah here, taking small steps un the right directions, like lighting candles, willing to put on tefillin ect....some even keeping Shabbat now. A lot of soldiers walked around with the beit Hamigdash patch on their uniforms until they were forced to take them off by a command from the elite brass. It might seem small, but I think it's a huge shift in consciousness here. An understanding that we are different and that the world really hates us for no understandable reason. An unwillingness to accept a fakestinian state. These all might seem small but I really feel that it's a lot more intrinsic and connected to the Moshiach consciousness than we even realize. I can't speak for Jews in the Chul. But that's the feeling I get here. I think even amongst those that aren't becoming more spiritual yet there is a subtle shift in their mi diet towards our place as a nation amongst the world and I feel like that is a sort of preparation for them to receive moshiach too. This all seems jumbled but I hope you understand what Im trying to say CSF
Footsteps of Moshiach - definitely. I can't say I've noticed a lot of people doing teshuva, mostly they are sheep just doing mundane things, they don't know anything about Moshiach, if you tried to tell them they'd think you were nuts..... but then there's the other kind who DO know, they just don't think about it unless you bring it to their attention. However, there's been a steady trickle of people making Aliyah for many years now, and our community here is half what it used to be because of that.
Hi Devorah, I wanted to let you know that I published the first in a series of shiurim on the topic of Erev Rav. It would mean a great deal to me if you would post it here, as I believe it can be of great benefit to the public, especially your readers, who are like minded. https://mayimacharonimchova.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-unfiltered-erev-rav-part-one.html
That's really interesting. I added your blog to the Blog Roll in the left hand column, although that column's not visible if you're on a phone. Can't do much about that.
In Israel, there are subtle shifts taking place amongst the youth. Even those who aren't outwardly looking frum or going to shul are having more spiritual awareness/understanding of Hashem. Secular singers rather than singing about vulgar things are often singing about holy things and I don't assume they would do that if it put off their listeners)
Desperado here: I became BT 30 years ago, I married a secular Jew, had 3 beautiful precious children. My children followed in their fathers footsteps, “religion is mommy’s thing” they have been saying this for all their lives, all my prayers/tears attempts of persuasion to see the truth, that Hashem is 100% in the driver’s seat…all fall on deaf ears. I don’t give up, I continue to pray, cry, and believe Hashem in his abundant mercy, has a plan. 馃檹. I welcome all kiruv advice.
Whoever wrote to me about the name of the blog resembling another website, as far as I'm aware, it was intentionally done that way to make a point and to draw attention to the issue. Hope that clears it up for you.
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Thank you for post. I am really interested in hearing everyone's comments on how you see our place in history at the current moment. Do you see us in the Eikvot D'Moshiach (Footsteps of Moshiach)? Do you see more Jewish people doing Teshuvah? Or do you see everyone going about their normal routines?
ReplyDeleteJust my opinion, for what it's worth. But it feels like after October 7th. Jews in Israel are a lot more aware. Not even close to a majority, but just a lot more. A lot of secular Jews embracing Torah here, taking small steps un the right directions, like lighting candles, willing to put on tefillin ect....some even keeping Shabbat now. A lot of soldiers walked around with the beit Hamigdash patch on their uniforms until they were forced to take them off by a command from the elite brass. It might seem small, but I think it's a huge shift in consciousness here. An understanding that we are different and that the world really hates us for no understandable reason. An unwillingness to accept a fakestinian state. These all might seem small but I really feel that it's a lot more intrinsic and connected to the Moshiach consciousness than we even realize. I can't speak for Jews in the Chul. But that's the feeling I get here. I think even amongst those that aren't becoming more spiritual yet there is a subtle shift in their mi diet towards our place as a nation amongst the world and I feel like that is a sort of preparation for them to receive moshiach too. This all seems jumbled but I hope you understand what Im trying to say
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Footsteps of Moshiach - definitely.
ReplyDeleteI can't say I've noticed a lot of people doing teshuva, mostly they are sheep just doing mundane things, they don't know anything about Moshiach, if you tried to tell them they'd think you were nuts..... but then there's the other kind who DO know, they just don't think about it unless you bring it to their attention.
However, there's been a steady trickle of people making Aliyah for many years now, and our community here is half what it used to be because of that.
My son works for a kiruv org and my cousin a different one and they are both very busy with Jews doing teshuva! BH
DeleteHi Devorah, I wanted to let you know that I published the first in a series of shiurim on the topic of Erev Rav. It would mean a great deal to me if you would post it here, as I believe it can be of great benefit to the public, especially your readers, who are like minded. https://mayimacharonimchova.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-unfiltered-erev-rav-part-one.html
ReplyDeleteThat's really interesting. I added your blog to the Blog Roll in the left hand column, although that column's not visible if you're on a phone. Can't do much about that.
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Deletethank you so much Devorah! Continued success!
ReplyDeleteIn Israel, there are subtle shifts taking place amongst the youth. Even those who aren't outwardly looking frum or going to shul are having more spiritual awareness/understanding of Hashem. Secular singers rather than singing about vulgar things are often singing about holy things and I don't assume they would do that if it put off their listeners)
ReplyDeleteDesperado here: I became BT 30 years ago, I married a secular Jew, had 3 beautiful precious children. My children followed in their fathers footsteps, “religion is mommy’s thing” they have been saying this for all their lives, all my prayers/tears attempts of persuasion to see the truth, that Hashem is 100% in the driver’s seat…all fall on deaf ears. I don’t give up, I continue to pray, cry, and believe Hashem in his abundant mercy, has a plan. 馃檹. I welcome all kiruv advice.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if you would like to reach out to a kiruv organization for support. Try Aish, Chabad, Oorah or Olami for example.
DeleteThank you, of course Chabad gets involved behind the scenes, it was easier when they were in college. Thank you for your suggestions 馃挀
DeleteWhoever wrote to me about the name of the blog resembling another website, as far as I'm aware, it was intentionally done that way to make a point and to draw attention to the issue.
ReplyDeleteHope that clears it up for you.