Understanding the timing of Redemption Prophecies. When the “light at the end of the tunnel” can illuminate the entire journey.  To prepare for battle, soldiers go through many stages of basic and tactical training. One non-practical but essential component remains. Aimed at setting the soldier in the proper mental and emotional state of mind before engaging the enemy, commanders gather their troops and rally them by evoking the imperative of their mission and the glory of it

The process of building the Holy Temple. Learn what we accomplish through studying the laws of building the Beit Hamikdash. It begins with a concept, a glimmer in a creative mind. But it takes more than the brainstorm of one individual to bring the grand project to fruition. Months, possibly years, of discussion and preparation by hundreds or thousands of individuals follow, each bringing their own insights and expertise. Over time, obstacles arise, and progress is deferred o

A Redemption, its Redeemer, and their Biblical Guarantee. This Lesson describes the source of Moshiach in Torah and the power of that promise. People generally react with skepticism and cynicism to political candidates' campaign promises. Often crafted by savvy PR teams, backed by voter statistics and influenced by focus groups, these promises may lack true conviction, and the gap between what is promised and what is actually delivered can be quite significant. What factors c

The ingathering of the Jewish nation and the Divine. This lesson explores the returning of the exiles, and a special teaching from Rashbi in honor of Lag Baomer. Soldiers returning home from the battlefield to their family’s warm embrace can trigger strong emotions, like those felt at the birth of a child, weddings, and funerals. After holding onto a crumpled family photograph for months, the reunion moment offers a newfound appreciation for the value of home and loved ones.

How the Creator sees Creation. This lesson explains that Moshiach came before, and is the purpose of creation. In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,  the author identifies one habit to help clarify vision, focus efforts, and align actions with desired outcomes: begin with the end in mind.  The ultimate project in all of history was G-d’s creation of the world. What was the end our Creator had in mind when He began? From Bereshit Rabbah,  a collection of Aggadic teaching