Wondrous Rainbow After the Deadly Tornado in Joplin, MO - A Sign of the Redemption?

Yes, rainbows are a sign that G-d will not destroy the world again. But according to Jewish mystical tradition, they are also a sign of Moshiach, the Messiah. Indeed, videos of this rainbow on YouTube have provoked a wealth of comments and arguments about its G-dly significance. 

 One writer:  Thank you for posting the lovely video. I join you in prayers for the loved ones of the victims of the tornado. That the video took the turn it did is fascinating though. The contrast between the beauty of the rainbow and the devastation of the tornado would surely bring about thoughts of God's power and mercy. Hope vs. despair. Order vs. chaos. You have provided much food for thought. 


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And try this one, too, just to hear the amazing chorus of birds:

Egyptian Police Fire on Mob Attacking Israeli Embassy

Imagine if in 1938 German police had stopped the brutal attacks on Jews during Kristallnacht. Think back to these terrible events and you have some idea of the different world we are living in. Just recently, Egyptian police vigorously held back an attack on the Israeli embassy in Cairo. 353 of the mob were hurt, and one critically. The reason for their rampage? Israel's victory over its aggressors in 1948.

Egypt police fire at rally outside Israel Embassy

By: SARAH EL DEEB 05/16/11 3:48 AM
Associated Press

BY: AP PHOTO

Demonstrators burn an Israeli flag near the Israeli embassy in Cairo, Egypt Sunday, May 15, 2011. Israeli troops clashed with Arab protesters Sunday along three hostile borders, including the frontier with Syria, leaving several people dead and dozens wounded in an unprecedented wave of demonstrations marking the Palestinian "nakba," or "catastrophe", day of mourning for their defeat at Israel's hands in 1948.

Egyptian riot police fired tear gas and live ammunition overnight to disperse thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters outside the Israeli Embassy in Cairo, and a security official said Monday that at least 185 demonstrators were arrested over allegations of attacking police and vandalism.

The rally in Cairo followed calls on Facebook for Arabs to march on Israel on Sunday in support of the Palestinians, who were holding annual ceremonies marking the "nakba," or "catastrophe" — the term Palestinians use to describe their defeat and displacement in the war surrounding Israel's 1948 founding. 

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Seder in the Carribean Saved by Mayor of Cozumel.

When gentiles help the Jewish people in their service of G-d, this is a sign that the Redemption is penetrating the world.

Mayor of Cozumel, Gustavo Ortega Joaquin

Cozumel's Seder: Saved by the Mayor

Their seder permit were cancelled, but they were saved at the last minute by a large donation from none other than the mayor himself. It was an extraordinary Festival of Freedom on the Island of Cozumel.

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Texas Governor Calls for Prayers to End Wildfires.

Texas Governor Rick Perry

"I will make the peoples pure of speech so that they will all call upon the Name of G-d..." - Zephaniah

Texas Governor Rick Perry asks his fellow Texans to turn to G-d in prayer to end the devastating wildfires in his state.

"Throughout our history, both as a state and as individuals, Texans have been strengthened, assured and lifted up through prayer," Perry said in a statement.

"It is fitting that Texans should join together in prayer to humbly seek an end to this ongoing drought and these devastating wildfires.

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Vice Mayor of Chicago Declares Lubavitcher Rebbe is Moshiach

"And whereas the Lubavitcher Rebbe has issued a prophecy that the time of the Redemption has arrived and we must add in acts of goodness and kindness and accept the King Moshiach in a manner of pointing with one's finger and declaring "This is he, our righteous Moshiach":

Therefore we the citizens of the 50th ward of Chicago, Illinois, hereby declare our acceptance of the long-awaited and prophesied King Moshiach (Messiah), the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson shlita,who will usher in the final Redemption."

                 - from a Declaration,  April 5, 2011, by Vice Mayor of Chicago, Bernard L. Stone

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Muslim Student Defends Israel at the U.N.

A brave and eloquent young man defends Israel in the hostile environment of the U.N. His words are a shining example of the process of refinement taking place among the nations of the world. When the European Union of Jewish students posted this video on YouTube, they added, "EUJS is very impressed by him and his bravery!"

U.N. Human Rights Council in session

Muslim Student Attacks UN Rights Council for Anti-Israel Bias

by Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu

Israel National News

Muslim student Amran Hussain, speaking on behalf of the European Union of Jewish Students, recently spoke out for Israel a session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, where he castigated the Council for anti-Israel bias.
“Why is Israel consistently and conspicuously singled out for condemnation on the grounds of human rights violations, yet the world turns a blind eye to the human rights situations in the Arab countries …or the Far East...or Africa?” he asked

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Ray of Light: British Muslims for Israel

"Israel is here to stay," says activist Hasan Afzal.

In the end of days it is foretold that the Arabs will acknowledge that the land of Israel belongs to the Jewish people and they will willingly give it to them. Perhaps this news is a start. (Submitted by R. Ringel)

Hasan Afzal,  Founder, British Muslims for Israel

A Small Miracle: Meet 'British Muslims for Israel'

by Yoni Kempinski and Gil Ronen, Israel National News

A new British group called British Muslims for Israel thinks calls for Israel's destruction are "nonsense" and condemn Hamas and Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigade who are "determined to kill indiscriminately."

The group lobbies for Israel and highlights hypocrisy of Iran and Muslim dictatorships. A spokesman for the group, Hasan Afzal, explained in an interview with Channel 10 that Muslims in Israel are freer than they are under repressive Arab regimes. 

The interview in English can be viewed here, after a short introduction in Hebrew by the interviewer.