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Russia’s Hidden Role in Hasidism & Zionism (Video)

How did events in the Russian Empire launch two transformative Jewish movements that changed the world? What role has Russia (particularly the KGB) played in the early years of the State of Israel, and the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict? And what does it all have to do with ancient prophecies of Magog, Edom, and the “Third Rome”?

Find out in this class where we conclude the “Third Rome” trilogy!
(If you missed Part 1, see here, and for Part 2, see here.) 

Further Reading:
The Secret, Secret Story of Stalin’s Purim Death
A Secret History of Zionism
The Arab-Israeli Conflict in 5 Easy Points
A Brief Biography of Haym Salomon
A Brief Biography of Wolf Wissotzky
The Changing Face of Hasidism

Bibi, Rebbe, and Israel’s Biblical Politics

This past Sunday, Benjamin Netanyahu was unseated from Israel’s premiership after twelve continuous years in that role. (Together with his earlier stint as prime minister in the 90’s, Netanyahu was Israel’s longest-serving leader.) The fact that this happened particularly this week is not coincidental. As Torah-observant Jews, we firmly believe that the Torah informs each week and each day of our lives, and the events of the world around us. The weekly parasha and Haftarah are not just repetitive stories, and the dates of Biblical events are not just ancient history, they affect the present reality. With that said, it is incredible to note that this week’s Haftarah tells us about Yiftach, the ninth Judge of Israel. In the official count, Netanyahu is Israel’s ninth prime minister. While this may seem insignificant at first glance, there is actual a profound connection there. Continue reading →