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.

Korean Schools Teach Talmud to Children.

Korean-translated Talmud

Koreans call the Talmud the "Light of Knowledge." The Korean-Talmud Love Affair

Submitted by R. Schwei and S.Y. Gutfreund

by Hillel Fendel
Israel National News

Reports of the Talmud being a national classic in South Korea have been floating around for several years, but it’s now official: The country’s ambassador to Israel, Ma Young-Sam, told the “Culture Today” TV show that Talmud study is now a mandatory part of the country’s school curriculum.

In addition, it is said, almost every home in South Korea boasts a Korean version of the Talmud, and mothers commonly teach it to their children, who call it the "Light of Knowledge."

Why? "We were very curious about the high academic achievements of the Jews," Young-Sam explained, according to a Ynet report. "Jews have a high percentage of Nobel laureates in all fields - literature, science and economics. This is a remarkable achievement. We tried to understand: What is the secret of the Jewish people? How are they, more than other people, able to reach those impressive accomplishments? Why are Jews so intelligent? The conclusion we arrived at is that one of your secrets is that you study the Talmud… We believe that if we teach our children Talmud, they will also become geniuses. This is what stands behind the rationale of introducing Talmud study to our school curriculum."

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Moshiach's Coming Hailed with Song in the Kremlin

Mikhail Turetsky

In the 6000 seat hall of the formidable Kremlin in Moscow, a building complex associated with totalitarian regimes,  the Turetsky choir recently performed a medly of traditional Jewish songs to a full house. Included in this medly was one up-to-the-minute song of our time, popularized by Chassidic singing star Mordechai Ben David, named simply "Moshiach, Moshiach, Moshiach," about the coming of the Messiah
(the real one).  The all show-biz, all-male group sing their hearts out to a seemingly appreciative audience.
My, how times have changed.

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Appreciating the Wonders which G-d is Revealing

An ancient prophecy written in the Yalkut Shimoni (14th century anthology) describes the Persian Gulf War of 1991. The prophecy is significant because it says that at the time of this conflict, Moshiach (the Messiah) will be revealed. At the time of the Gulf War, the Rebbe made many public statements, among them outright prophecies that were immediately confirmed in a wondrous way. For example, while Israel was gearing up for attacks by Saddam Hussein, the Rebbe was saying "Israel is the safest place in the world." This  was hard to understand when the news began reporting scud missile attacks. Yet, wonder of wonders, not one of these missiles launched against Israel exploded. As if to underscore the miracle, a scud fired into an American army barrack in Saudi Arabia killed 28 and wounded 100. Further when a Jewish army chaplin came before the Rebbe to ask for a blessing to bring a Megillah to the coalition forces in Iraq, the Rebbe told him there was no need for it. Indeed, as the Rebbe foresaw, the war was over by Purim. 


Later that year, during the Jewish holidays (Sukkos,1991) the Rebbe made the following remarks which are relevant today:


'In the present year, we have already begun to see the first stages of - and surely, the climate is set for - even greater wonders. The entire world is gripped with pregnant anticipation of the future. Our Sages spoke clearly of such an era. To quote Yalkut Shimoni:[5]

In the year that Mashiach will be revealed, nations will challenge one another. The King of Paras will challenge an Arab king... and the entire world will panic and will be stricken with consternation.... Israel will also panic and will be confounded.

This ominous situation, however, contains the potential for good, indeed, the ultimate good, as the Midrash continues:

[G-d] will tell them: "My children, have no fear. Whatever I have done, I have done only for your sake. Why are you afraid? Have no fear; the time for your redemption has arrived!" Mashiach will stand on the roof of the Beis HaMikdash* and proclaim, "Humble ones: The time for your redemption has arrived!"**

* The Rebbe explains that the "roof of the Beis Hamikdosh (Holy Temple)," does not have the sanctity of the Temple itself. Thus this is telling us that Moshiach will announce the Redemption from a place of lesser sanctity, outside the land of Israel, from Moshiach's place in the diaspora.

** In 1991 the Rebbe announced that the time of the Redemption has arrived. (Public address on the Torah portion, "Judges," Deuteronomy, August 25, 1991.

Scientific breakthrough: new non-invasive imaging system

When the gates of wisdom above open up (mystical secrets of the Torah), and the gates below open up (science/technology), this heralds the Messianic Era. - Kabbalah

As the wellsprings of Chassidus spread via Chabad-Lubavitch centers throughout the world, technology keeps pace with remarkable new inventions. Now we can look into the body without hurting it in any way, not even via radiation. Israeli scientists use vibrations to record accurate and detailed images of the lung. Heart is next.

The FDA recently approved a groundbreaking new non-invasive, radiation-free lung imaging system created by Deep Breeze, Ltd, an Israeli company in Or Akiva. It is viewed by some as a most important breakthrough innovation.

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