THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE REDEMPTION
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THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE REDEMPTION

Besuras Hageulo | June 27, 2025

Redeemer. In the words of David, the Anointed King, "The sweetener of the songs of Israel," in Psalm 89: "I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to My servant David,

I have anointed him with My holy oil,"

through the conclusion of the Psalm, "Blessed is G-d forever, Amen v'Amen." [And as commentators explains the reason for King David's gratitude:] "He saw... the coming of Moshiach, he therefore gave thanks to Hashem."

One of the essential components of the future true and complete Redemption is the building of the Third Beis HaMikdash (the Third Temple which will supersede the Mishkan [Tabernacle], as well as the first and second Temples), the "Sanctuary of G-d, the workings of Your hands." One should thus intensify those "actions and deeds" which are analogous to and a preparation for the building of the Holy Temple, by building new homes (or, by adding on to and strengthening existing) - homes for all three modes of Divine service: Torah, Tefillah (prayer) and acts of loving kindness.

(From the talks of Shabbos Parshas VaYigash, 5 Teves, 5751)

5. Verse 4.6. Verse 21.7. Even Ezra, loc. cit. 8. Beshalach, 15:17.

Redeemer. In the words of David, the Anointed King, "The sweetener of the songs of Israel," in Psalm 89: "I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to My servant David,

I have anointed him with My holy oil,"

through the conclusion of the Psalm, "Blessed is G-d forever, Amen v'Amen." [And as commentators explains the reason for King David's gratitude:] "He saw... the coming of Moshiach, he therefore gave thanks to Hashem."

One of the essential components of the future true and complete Redemption is the building of the Third Beis HaMikdash (the Third Temple which will supersede the Mishkan [Tabernacle], as well as the first and second Temples), the "Sanctuary of G-d, the workings of Your hands." One should thus intensify those "actions and deeds" which are analogous to and a preparation for the building of the Holy Temple, by building new homes (or, by adding on to and strengthening existing) - homes for all three modes of Divine service: Torah, Tefillah (prayer) and acts of loving kindness.

(From the talks of Shabbos Parshas VaYigash, 5 Teves, 5751)

5. Verse 4.6. Verse 21.7. Even Ezra, loc. cit. 8. Beshalach, 15:17.

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