Moshiach & the Future of the State

Are We Allowed to Go Up on Any Parts of Har HaBayis Before Moshiach Comes?

The question of ascending Har HaBayis (the Temple Mount) is one of the most serious halachic and hashkafic debates in our times. The Torah approach—especially in the Charedi world—is one of extreme caution, reverence, and fear of violating kedushas haMakom.

Are We Allowed to Actively Build a Torah Society Before Moshiach — or Must We Wait Passively?

This is a vital question, especially in today’s world where Jews are seeking direction: Do we wait quietly for Moshiach to come, or are we allowed—even obligated—to actively build a Torah-based society before he arrives?

How Does the Concept of “Moshiach ben Yosef” Relate to Current Events and Zionism?

The term “Moshiach ben Yosef” appears in many classical sources—Talmud, Midrash, Zohar, and the writings of the Vilna Gaon and Maharal—and has taken on various interpretations throughout the generations.

How Should We All Prepare for Moshiach’s Coming?

Every Jew who believes in the Torah knows that Moshiach is not a fantasy, a dream, or a metaphor. It is a reality that has been promised, described, and anticipated since the days of Avraham Avinu.

What Is the Role of Teshuvah in Speeding Up or Delaying the Geulah?

The final redemption (גאולה) is not just a date on the calendar, waiting for history to catch up. It is a spiritual process — shaped by the actions and choices of Am Yisrael. According to the Torah and Chazal, one force more than any other determines when Moshiach will come: Teshuvah.

If the State Collapses Before Moshiach, What Will Be With Security, Economy, and Daily Life?

It’s a serious question, and one that touches the heart of many Jews: If the State of Israel were to collapse before Moshiach comes — politically, militarily, or economically — what would happen to the Jewish People living here?

Why Do the Gedolim Say That Relying on the State Delays the Coming of Moshiach?

To those unfamiliar with the Charedi worldview, the claim that relying on the State of Israel delays Moshiach’s arrival might sound startling. Isn’t a strong Jewish state a positive step forward? Doesn’t it help the Jewish people flourish? Doesn’t it protect Jews around the world?

What Do the Gedolim Say About Where We Are in History With Moshiach’s Imminent Arrival?

But today, we are hearing something more. Not just that Moshiach will come, but that he’s nearly here. Many of the Gedolei HaDor—across all spectrums of Torah Jewry—have expressed in recent years that we are living in a unique, critical time. The call is not just to wait, but to prepare.

What Is the Charedi View of “Atchalta D’Geulah” (The Beginning of the Redemption)?

The phrase “Atchalta D’Geulah”—“the beginning of the redemption”—has become central to Religious Zionist ideology. It represents their belief that the founding of the State of Israel, or even the initial return of Jews to Eretz Yisrael, marks the first stage of the ultimate redemption (Geulah).

Do We Pray for the End of the Secular State of Israel in Shemoneh Esrei?

We are davening for a future that is fundamentally at odds with the values and structure of the State of Israel. It's not a political statement. It is a tefillah statement. The words of our Shemoneh Esrei call into question the spiritual legitimacy and permanence of a government divorced from Torah.

Who Is the Erev Rav — And How Do They Fit Into the End of Days?

In Charedi thought—particularly among those steeped in the teachings of Chassidus and Kabbalah—the concept of the Erev Rav is not just a historical note, but a spiritual force with ongoing consequences, especially in the end of days.

Is the Founding of the State a Step Toward Moshiach — or a Delay in His Arrival?

This question—often debated both in batei midrash and around Shabbos tables—cuts to the heart of how we understand geulah, redemption, and the hidden ways of Hashgachas Hashem.

Why do Charedim mean when they say “Don’t bet on a horse that’s meant to lose”?

There’s a common expression heard in Charedi circles when discussing politics and modern Zionism: “Don’t bet on a horse that’s meant to lose.”

What Do Charedim Believe Will Happen to the State of Israel When Moshiach Comes?

We must first return to a foundational truth: the destiny of Am Yisrael is not political—it is prophetic. The ultimate purpose of Jewish existence is not national independence or self-governance, but the revelation of Malchus Hashem (the Kingship of G-d) over the entire world.