Yearning for and Anticipating the Redemption

Drawing on an array of classical sources, this class sets out to clearly define the essence of the Torah mandated faith in global redemption to be brought about by an anointed Jewish King. Clarifying exactly what we are supposed to believe in and why this...

As one of the principles of our faith, we believe in the coming of Moshiach and anticipate his arrival. Why is it important to also await his coming?

Tracing the origins of campaigns championing the imminent arrival of Moshicah, from the passionate activities of the Chofetz Chaim through the popularization via Chabad and the ensuing tensions.

The Rebbe would passionately beseech G-d to bring Moshiach and encourage others to also ask for Moshiach to come now. This episode rebuts arguments of those that have criticized this approach.

Maimonides codifies the belief and anticipation to the coming of Moshiach as an absolute imperative in Judaism. Why is it so necessary to await and year for the Messianic Era?