Is Israel on the Brink of War?

Back in Rosh Hashana eve of 1973, Moshe Dayan and Golda Meir reassured a complacent Israeli public still drunk from the miraculous 1967 Six-Day War victory, "We've never been stronger! The Arabs wouldn't dream of attacking." On Yom Kippur of 1973, Syria and Egypt launched a two-prong surprise attack that brought Israel to its knees. Moshe Dayan was the first one to have a panic attack. Hashem saved us by a bigger miracle than 1967. Those of us who fought in that war can testify first hand.

Exactly 38 years later, we are in the same exact position. Only this time, the Arab noose is umpteen times more dangerous. Iran will have an A-bomb any day now. Al Qaida has taken over Sinai and our once quiet border with Egypt is now a powder keg.  Turkey, our newest (old) enemy, i moving ships into our side of the Mediterranean. Hamas in Gaza has dangerous new Iranian and Libyan weapons, including bunker busters. Syria and Hizbulla have the nastiest chemical warheads, something beyond Satan's imagination. 

One honest IDF commander -  Home Front Command chief Maj. Gen. Eyal Eisenberg - said we must prepare for imminent war. Defense Minister Barak and company say that Eisenberg is exaggerating. Minister Yaalon is now joining the bandwagon of complacency too, saying, "No war in sight." These politicians are spiritually deaf and blind, hearing none of Hashem's wakeup calls.

My beloved teacher and spiritual guide, Rav Shalom Arush shlit'a, called me urgently to come see him today - he rarely does that, for we usually meet at regular intervals. He told me that his spiritual guide - the holy hidden Kabbalist Rabbi Yehuda Zev Leibowitz of saintly memory - came to him in a dream last night and said that in Heaven, all-out war against Israel has been decreed, a war which is supposed to break out before Rosh Hashana, in other words, within the next 3 weeks.

But, don't be afraid. Hashem does love us and wants to be with us. But, we must be worthy of the Divine Presence. Rav Shalom told me that every single Jew must begin doing serious teshuva and self-assessment while begging Hashem to delay this harsh decree. I asked Rav Shalom, "Why pray for a delay? Why not pray for a total cancellation?" Rav Shalom said the delay is to allow more people to make teshuva. A cancellation is almost impossible, because it's part of Hashem's plan to bring Moshiach, in the nearest future. Once Moshiach comes, teshuva will be worthless. Today, teshuva is still worth it's weight in diamonds. But time is running out super-fast.

I know that this post may earn me the status of the village idiot. But it's worth it if even one family heeds me. There is little time left. Forget about the new furniture and the new jewelry. We must all raise our voices in such a manner that the Heavenly Throne shudders. This is Nineveh 2011. Please, if you love your spouse and your children, start speaking to Hashem for an hour a day. Personal prayer invokes phenomenal Divine compassion, because it's a strong expression of emuna. Rav Shalom says, if you believe in Hashem, you speak to Him. If you don't believe in Him, then you don't speak. Let's all start speaking before it's too late.

Comments

[J-m Rondeau]

I agree with you Rabbi Brody. The atmosphere around the Middle East, especially Israel, appears to be at it's very worst in years.

All out war looks like the only option left to the seculars and the fanatics. This impression I get from following the news daily. Israel certainly is facing it's faith!

Faith in God, repentance, unity and prayers are the best weapons against this situation.

[Puah yiska]

Amen!

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"Rav Shalom says, if you believe in Hashem, you speak to Him."

With all due respect Rabbi Brody, why aren't you discouraging Jews from going to Uman?

[c.zissel]

Thank you, Rav Brody, for keeping us up to date. Please continue advising us as to what we can do to help Am Yisroel. We here already do hisbodedus, try to do a daily tshuva, and pass around as many books and c.d.'s as possible. Please advise if there is anything more we can do. we count on you for information and guidance. Thanks you so much for all your efforts. The purpose of this note was not really for posting a comment; just want a way to be in touch.

[Menachem Ben Yakov]

Beloved Rabbi, You are an inspiration to every person with a Jewish heart. May the Almighty have Mercy on every good human being. May those who are on the wrong path find their way to Hashem through inspiration before His Divine Judgement overwhelms them. Let every Jew increase his Repentance , Prayer and Charity. May Hashem grant us peace and Moshiach Now. Dear Rabbi you have helped me personally and I wish you continued strength and blessings. Your words and writings are a treasure and a beacon of light in a world filled with darkness. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Menachem

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I urge to read Zohar especially Tikune ha Zohar

[Nadene Goldfoot]

Rav Brody,
You are so right. Also, I ask that everyone not only speak with Ha Shem but with your friends and relatives as well to start standing with Israel. Too many of us Jews have not had Israel in our focus and instead find fault when they know not what they are talking about. We have Jewish groups who are guilty of doing this, and it only causes people to side with her enemy. Speak up for Israel when people are condemning her; learn about the issues to better defend her, or we may not have an Israel for very long. We've become lax in our religion and in our knowledge about our history. Get with the program.