Sunday, June 21, 2026

Gog Umagog Just Entered Its Final Stage

H/t Sherry

Rabbi Tovia Singer with Rabbi Aron Sokol


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  1. Gog UMogogJune 21, 2026 at 8:47 PM

    The Last Battle Against Israel
    The War That Will End All Wars

    The Rebbe's Perspective
    In the teachings of Lubavitcher Rebbe (Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson), as well as other Gedolei Yisrael (Torah sages), there are differing homiletic (Aggadic) teachings on when and how this war will manifest.The Rebbe's view on study: The Rebbe encouraged the study of the Messianic era. When addressing the prophecies of the "Wars of Gog and Magog," he often emphasized that these prophecies are not meant to induce fear, but to bring about an anticipation of the Redemption.

    Physical or Spiritual: In Chasidic thought, this war is not always viewed as an actual bloodbath. It can also represent a "war of belief"—a time of severe spiritual confusion, materialism, and tests of faith, where clinging to Emunah (faith) and doing acts of goodness are the ultimate weapons of the Jewish people.

    The War of Gog and Magog (גוג ומגוג) is a climactic, messianic era conflict prophesied in the Hebrew Bible (Ezekiel 38-39; Zechariah 14). While it has literal and geopolitical dimensions, many spiritual masters and Hasidic rebbes (like the Lubavitcher Rebbe) emphasize that the ultimate battle is deeply spiritual—a clash between truth/holiness and profound spiritual darkness.

    The Spiritual Nature of the War
    The Climax of History: In Jewish tradition, the pre-Messianic era involves a period of intense upheaval and a test of faith. Gog and Magog represent the final, desperate surge of evil and confusion trying to overpower the Jewish people and the divine presence in the world.

    Not Just a Physical War: According to Hasidic philosophy, the word Gog (גוג) stems from the Hebrew word for "roof," indicating a superficial or external covering. Magog represents what lies beneath it. The spiritual war of Gog and Magog is about piercing through the illusions, arrogance, and materialism of the world to reveal God’s ultimate sovereignty.

    Winning Through Torah and Mitzvot: The Lubavitcher Rebbe taught that the "war" of our modern times is primarily a spiritual one. The ultimate preparation for the Messianic era is engaging in acts of goodness, Torah study, and mitzvot (commandments), which actively transform the darkness into light.

    There is a principle that a prophecy of a bad decree can be overturned. Prophetic visions are not absolute and negative prophecies do not have to happen. May we merit to never know from such a difficult period. Expect the unexpected. Geulah Shleimah B'Karov Mamash. Moshiach Now!

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    1. AnonymousJune 28, 2026 at 10:30 PM

      GOGNMAGOG is not a negative prophecy it’s actually a positive prophecy to establish Hashems glory that will be known and will be manifest throughout the whole world and all nations .B”H

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  2. AnonymousJune 22, 2026 at 12:30 AM

    Amen

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  3. AnonymousJune 28, 2026 at 1:20 PM

    The Torah of Moshe establishes the foundation of the Jewish belief in the final redemption. HaShem promises that after Israel is scattered among the nations, He Himself will gather His people back to their land: “Then HaShem your God will return your captivity, have compassion upon you, and gather you again from all the nations where HaShem your God has scattered you” (Devarim 30:3–5). The prophets expand this promise, describing the ingathering of the exiles, the restoration of Israel, the rebuilding of Jerusalem, and the sanctification of HaShem’s Name before all nations. As Yechezkel proclaims: “I will take you from among the nations, gather you from all the countries, and bring you into your own land” (Yechezkel 36:24). The redemption is ultimately for the sake of HaShem’s covenant and His holy Name (Yechezkel 36:22–23).

    The prophets also foretell a final confrontation known as the War of Gog and Magog. Yechezkel 38–39 describes Gog and a coalition of nations coming against the restored Land of Israel, while Zechariah 14 speaks of the nations gathering against Jerusalem. Yet these prophecies end not with Israel’s destruction but with HaShem’s direct intervention, judgment upon the nations, and the universal recognition of His sovereignty. As Yechezkel declares, “I will magnify Myself, sanctify Myself, and make Myself known in the eyes of many nations; then they shall know that I am HaShem” (Yechezkel 38:23). Likewise, Zechariah concludes, “And HaShem shall be King over all the earth; on that day HaShem shall be One and His Name One” (Zechariah 14:9).

    Chazal teach that the days of Mashiach will culminate in the fulfillment of the prophets’ promises, while Rambam codifies the essential principles of the redemption in Hilchot Melachim. He writes that Mashiach will restore the Davidic kingdom, rebuild the Beit HaMikdash, gather the dispersed of Israel, and restore the observance of the Torah in its fullness. Rambam further concludes: “At that time there will be neither famine nor war, neither jealousy nor competition, for good will be abundant… and the occupation of the entire world will be solely to know HaShem” (Hilchot Melachim 12:5). The Torah therefore calls upon every Jew to strengthen faith, Torah, mitzvot, and teshuvah while awaiting the day when HaShem alone will fulfill every promise spoken through Moshe, the Prophets, and the Sages.

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  4. AnonymousJune 28, 2026 at 1:37 PM

    Chazal on the End of Days and the Final Redemption

    Chazal teach that the final redemption will come through HaShem’s faithfulness to His covenant with Abraham Yitzhak Yaakov and His promises spoken through the prophets. The Gemara describes the period preceding Mashiach as עקבתא דמשיחא (“the footsteps of Mashiach”), a time of great moral, social, and spiritual upheaval (Sotah 49b; Sanhedrin 97a).while emphasizing that the timing remains in HaShem’s hands.

    Regarding Gog and Magog, Chazal understand it as part of the events associated with the end of days. The Gemara discusses מלחמת גוג ומגוג (the War of Gog and Magog) as a future event connected with the coming of Mashiach (see Berachot 7b; Megillah 17b; Sanhedrin 98b in related discussions of the redemption). Midrashim likewise describe Gog and Magog as the final opposition to HaShem’s kingdom before the complete redemption. Ultimately, however, victory belongs to HaShem, who judges the nations, sanctifies His Name, and establishes His sovereignty over the entire world, in fulfillment of the prophecies of Yechezkel 38–39 and Zechariah 14.

    Chazal also teach that the purpose of the Messianic era is not merely political redemption but universal recognition of HaShem. This is reflected in Rambam’s conclusion, based on the words of the prophets: “The occupation of the entire world will be solely to know HaShem” (Hilchot Melachim 12:5), echoing Isaiah 11:9: “For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of HaShem as the waters cover the sea.” The consistent message of Torah, the Prophets, Chazal, and Rambam is that redemption culminates in the sanctification of HaShem’s Name, the restoration of Israel, justice for the nations, and lasting peace under the sovereignty of the One God.

    Only for Hashems Glory Only !!!

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