"In Through the Back Door"

BS"D

YESHIVAT HARA'AYON HAYEHUDI
Jerusalem, Israel
HaRav Yehuda Kreuser SHLIT"A, Rosh Yeshiva

PARSHAT SHEMOT
23 Tevet 5770/8-9 January 2010

IN THROUGH THE BACK DOOR

"And the child grew and she brought him to Pharaoh's daughter and he became her son."

Our parsha reveals to us an amazing chain of events unparalleled in world history. King Pharaoh comes out with harsh decrees against the Jewish people, killing their male babies and using Jewish blood to bathe in. When his astrologers foresaw that a savior would arise and free the Jewish people (but unknown to them was from which nation he would come from), Pharaoh had all males killed, including from his own people. So great was his concern and fear, that daily his special troops would go out and search the land, carefully noting each woman's pregnancy, and when they gave birth the male babies would be put to death at once.

It was in these horrific and alarming times that Moshe was born. Placing him on the banks of the Nile, his sister Miriam waited to see his fate. Moshe is miraculous rescued by none other than the daughter of Pharaoh himself, who took him into the palace. As this is not enough that a Jewish boy survives, his own mother Yocheved is hired to nurse him. Not only does she have the joy of seeing her son alive, but she also gets paid for it.

"And he became a son to her". Moshe is raised on the knees of Pharaoh, all who see him in the kingdom fall in love with this cute little boy who can do no harm. And no one puts two and two together: that there is a decree to kill all male children. And here, under their very noses, Moshe is arising. The Midrash teaches us that just as Moshe was raised in the very place that decreed to kill him - so, too, our long-awaited Messiah will be raised among Edom (Esau), who do all in their power to stop him from coming and redeeming his people, as the prophet Isaiah tells us: "There shall he lie down and consume its branches."

This effort on the part of Edom to stop the redemption of the Jewish people, we find in earlier times in the story of Yehuda and Tamar, his daughter-in-law. After she was accused of adultery and was being led to her death, she refused to embarrass Yehuda and say that from him she was impregnated; rather, she stated that from the person who left the staff and ring she became impregnated, and she asked him to identify them. At that moment, our rabbis teach us that the angel of Edom, "Sam", came and hid the staff and ring so as not to have the sign and proof to show that this came about from Yehuda, in order for her to be put to death. Why? "Uncle Sam"
knew that through this union of Tamar and Yehuda would come the Messiah and he therefore wanted her dead, but the great defender of the Jewish people, the angel Gabriel, came to the defense of the Jewish people and returned the items to Tamar.

One may wonder: Would it not have been better to have the future redeemer of the Jewish people raised in the best Yeshiva that Egypt had to offer? Would one not expect that Moshe would be the star student in Talmud in his class? But this was not the case. Rather, Moshe grows up in a gentile environment, right in harm's way. Who among us would have wanted Moshe as a son-in-law for our daughter - someone from the other side of town, not part of our crowd? The Nativ in his commentary writes: "Let us not give advice to G-d how to bring the redemption to the Jewish people", and adds that in his day, people spoke against the fact that Jews were returning to the Land of Israel and that Baron Rothschild was buying land for Jewish workers who were
not all keepers of the Shabbat day. Most religious Jews were against the return to Zion, seeing who the returnees were, but the Nativ said anyway that we should not advise G-d how to redeem His people.

To this day, one still hears the voices of the deniers of Redemption that in Israel there are many problems in Torah learning, education of the young, etc. To them we say that the words of the Nativ ring true: Let us not give advice to Hashem how to bring about the Redemption, which is unfolding before our eyes. For the Redemption will come about through the back door, and those who have not entered will be left locked out.

Blessings friom Jerusalem,
Levi Chazen

They don't know Who they're messin' with

US readies new push on Middle East peace process

The Obama administration is gearing up for a fresh attempt to relaunch stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace talks....


Wind chills of -50, snows, imperil Midwest

Residents brace for more winter woes as the frigid weather shows no sign of releasing its chilly grip. 'Brutally cold'

It might look like snow and ice, but they are playing with FIRE!

"Peace, peace..."

There's a new "Egyptian-Saudi Peace Plan" in the works. (Isn't there a new peace plan every week???) Of course, it's already doomed to failure. Just like they are all doomed to failure. Because for all the talk and debate about settlements and building freezes; exchange of territory to account for realities on the ground and 1967 borders...when they get to the part about "with East Jerusalem as it's capital," that's where it all breaks down and it'll do it every single time.

"It shall be on that day that I will make Jerusalem for all the peoples a burdensome stone, all whose bearers become lacerated; and all the nations of the world will gather against it." ---Zechariah 12:3

Let's just cut to the chase, shall we? Let's go straight to final status talks and finish this farce already! That is the surefire way to hasten Mashiach Tzidkeinu. The geulah is so longdrawn out only because we are dragging our feet, playing at coming to some agreement that's never going to happen.

"Shemot: The Book of Redemption"

Don't miss Mashiach's Wife on Shovavim. And enjoy the first of a three-part shiur on "Shemot and Shovavim" by Rabbi Eliezer Breitowitz, the Rosh Yeshiva of Darchei Torah in Toronto.



PART 2 , PART 3

UPDATE: Deep Freeze

Second day headlines from Drudgereport:

Winter Could Be Worst in 25 Years for USA...
3 Deaths Due To Cold in Memphis...
PAPER: GAS SUPPLIES RUNNING OUT IN UK...
Vermont sets 'all-time record for one snowstorm'...
Iowa temps 'a solid 30 degrees below normal'...
Seoul buried in heaviest snowfall in 70 years...
Historic ice build-up shuts down NJ nuclear power plant...
Beijing -- coldest in 40 years...
Miami shivers from coldest weather in decade...

Yeah, keep talking about that settlement freeze, Obama.

Deep Freeze

Some of the headlines on Drudgereport today...

COLD, COLD, COLDER
East Coast Faces Deep Freeze; Florida Oranges Threatened...
Iowa temps 'a solid 30 degrees below normal'...
Peru's mountain people 'face extinction because of cold conditions'...
Beijing -- coldest in 40 years...
World copes with Arctic weather...

Meantime, Jerusalem is experiencing quite balmy weather. So who is living with a "freeze" these days, hmmm? Reminds me of that silly children's comeback: "Everything you say bounces off me and sticks to you."

Nations of the world, get a clue before your genocidal ambitions are fulfilled in your own backyard!

"Message from Galia"

Chapter 120 - Message from Galia
Chol Hamoed Succos (8 October, 2009)

"Do not fear; the Redemption is right on our doorstep"

Ima: My dear Galia, how are you? What are you allowed to tell me without my asking?

Galia: My dearest Ima, I am allowed to reveal to you that very difficult times are in store for the world as well as for Am Yisrael. Everything is going to turn into one great big concoction very soon. I do not have permission to elaborate on dates or timeframes, but everything I said a few years ago I did not say in vain and the things will happen in the very near future. All the messages given by the brain damaged people were not given in vain; everything those precious souls predicted will indeed take place; it's all a matter of time. But the prayers of Am Yisrael and their mitzvos can nullify even the harshest decrees, for Am Yisrael has the power to change the world, reality - everything. Just do as many mitzvos as you can and Heaven will show mercy upon us.

My dearest mother, this is the time of the Geula (Redemption), a very difficult time full of pre-birth pangs. I have already told you everything; it is not easy to live in such times since there is no time for concessions (from Hashem). The Geula is right on our doorstep and all the tikkunim (rectifications) must be completed by a certain time. That is why the world has been inflicted by terrible suffering unlike ever before since the time of creation. Many people are suffering and great tzaddikim are suffering for Am Yisrael in order to complete the tikkunim and those suffering for the sake of rectifying themselves do not get any easing because the end is near and there is no time for easing. We must do the best we can now rectifying ourselves.

Therefore, my dearest Ima, do not be afraid in the rapidly nearing rough times, for Hashem does not intend on punishing anyone from Bnei Yisrael in the birth of the new world. It is birth and therefore painful, it is a painful procedure and will hurt everyone. However, Am Yisrael is always most beloved to Hakadosh Baruch Hu and Hashem Yisborach is always protecting them from harm. Therefore, my beloved Israel, do not fear. As I said before, the more mitzvos you do, the greater the protection for Am Yisrael and the more nullification of decrees.

The world is reaching the completion of its tikkun in the very near future. Times will be most difficult particularly with the Arabs here in Israel and everywhere else. The whole world will face vicious wars and powerful countries will struggle with each other but after all that, the world will become quiet and peaceful. It will be a world of supreme beauty, truth, honesty and revelation of Hashem Yisborach. Many of today's heretics will suddenly discover that this world has a king; the King of all Kings, Hakadosh Baruch Hu, the creator of Heaven and earth, He is one and there is no other.

Everyone will be overjoyed to discover this revelation after they had been drenched in the darkness like beasts, the world will be pleasant and all the terrible violence that has filled the world and reached a peak lately will cease - there is no way such a violent and un-rectified world can go on.

Baruch Hashem, the time for the Geula has arrived. Be merry and rejoice my brothers and sisters, you will be celebrating very soon.


There will be wondrous miracles very soon, a real change in the laws of nature.


Ima: Gog Umagog? A war? Are you allowed to elaborate?

Galia: My dearest mother, I have already told you that the Geula is on the doorstep, which includes Gog Umagog and a big war. It is all pre-birth pangs before the birth of a new, wonderful, beautiful, healthy and fair world for all of humanity, while at its center stands the pearl of charm: Hashem's beautiful Am Yisrael. We are His pearl of charm, we are the only ones who spread the immense kedusha (holiness) throughout the world, the holy Torah, the mitzvos, the absolute emunah (faith) in Hakadosh Baruch Hu Yisborach, He is one and His name is one. Therefore, even in the upcoming rough times for us and all of humanity, we must have great patience and know that everything is actually a preparation for the future joy - all the suffering and difficulties is in preparation for the rectified and good life. War is preparation; it is a more serious method of educating people after easier and more pleasant methods failed, sometimes a more serious way of educating is called for and it proves successful. The difficulties bring about the desired change; they lead to other ways of thinking, other ways of doing things, they make the world look different and better.

All of the tzaddikim and all the angels are praying for Am Yisrael to be redeemed with great mercy. There will be wondrous miracles very soon, true changes in the laws of nature. Very meaningful things will happen - things that contradict any kind of basic logic because we are no longer in regular times.

Whoever does things now to merit Am Yisrael will be rewarded greatly [in Heaven].

Ima: Someone told me that your messages were printed out and distributed all over Jerusalem. You have a great zechut (merit), you are a great tzaddekes who suffers her whole life in that body, you can't even speak a word to anyone - they do to you what they do and you cannot say one word! But baruch Hashem that you are in such a good place [hostel for special-needs].

Galia: Ima, I know that pages of my messages have been distributed. It merits Am Yisrael, me and you and all those who go around distributing these messages. Their merit is very great. Whoever does things now to merit Am Yisrael will be rewarded greatly [in Heaven]. This is a critical time and whoever can arouse even just the mere thought of teshuva in the heart of another, will merit, be'ezras Hashem, infinite rewarding.

Ima, I accept all my suffering with great love; I am very happy that I was given the chance to come to this world and help complete tikkunim. You see, after my hard work you have done teshuva, baruch Hashem. It was already worth my coming down for that and even if it had been only for that it would still be worth my being born into this world and suffering my whole life. Every person has a task to fulfill here in this world and sometimes people are completely unaware of the immense task they are fulfilling here as emissaries of Hashem Yisborach. They are not always aware of these things because the world conceals these things for many different reasons. One of the reasons is because only if there is concealment can the soul undergo a true test. Without concealment there would be no way to test the soul.


All of Am Yisrael will do teshuva soon


Ima: Do you have anything to say to your brothers?

Galia: No, Ima, Hashem will already bring them to teshuva. I don't think there is a chance that they will not do teshuva. All of Am Yisrael will do teshuva very soon, in light of the events that will take place in Israel and throughout the world and my brothers are included, be'ezrat Hashem.


The Torah is natural water


Ima: Do you have anything to say to the people that really look forward to reading the messages each time and truly love them?

Galia: They can continue (their excitement), there is nothing wrong with it. On the contrary, sometimes it strengthens the person very much and gives him hope and the will to go on. But the close connection with the Torah is what gives us life and vitality and it strengthens us and works wonders for the person and for all of Klal Yisrael. The Torah is natural water, it gives the person life and he should continue with the Torah of Hashem Yisborach.


The seductions of the Sitra Achra

Ima: How can a person prepare himself for leaving this world? What can he do to not have fear?

Galia: Ima, all of his life, man prepares himself for leaving the world, as soon as he comes into the world he is already preparing to leave. Every day that passes prepares him for leaving. Doing mitzvos and good deeds is the best preparation for leaving, they take away all the fear. Whoever knows that he is fulfiiling the will of Hashem Yisborach and his task in this world of coming close to Hashem Yisborach, has nothing to fear or worry about. Whoever carries out the mission for which he was sent to this world - what has he to fear? Also a person who returned to our Father in Heaven after many years - he too is fulfilling the will of Hashem Yisborach, therefore he too has nothing to fear for he has carried out his mission. The Sitra Achra (evil inclination) is constantly mocking the person and luring him with all sorts of forbidden pleasures, all in order so that it can take the kedusha (holiness) away from the person and transfer it over to his side. Look how important the kedusha is, that the Sitra Achra does everything it can just to bring some kedusha over to its side (the impure and evil side). However, everything is over for the evil side now, it will soon be left without air to breathe, without kedusha. It will thus wilt away. The kedusha gives life. Yet as soon as the public discovers Hashem Yisborach, the King of the whole world and of all of the worlds, its seductions will fail and all the kedusha will be returned once more to the supreme source, be'ezrat hashem. This will all happen very soon.

Ima: Are we allowed to publicize this message?

Galia: Certainly, my dearest Ima. One of the goals of our communicating together is that you should publicize all this to my precious Am Yisrael.

"Conclusion & Renewal"

BS"D


YESHIVAT HARA'AYON HAYEHUDI
Jerusalem, Israel
HaRav Yehuda Kreuser SHLIT"A, Rosh Yeshiva

PARSHAT VAYECHI
16 Tevet 5770/1-2 January 2010


CONCLUSION AND RENEWAL

This week sees the conclusion of the book of Genesis, and it also concludes the year 2009. In the conclusion of the book of Genesis we are given the promise of redemption, as the Torah says: "Joseph said to his brothers, I am about to die but G-d will surely remember you and bring you up out of this land to the land that He swore to you." At the conclusion of the year 2009, we find science promising us redemption, as they try to smash the atom and find the secret to creation, spending some 10 billion dollars on a machine on the French-Swiss border -that they just cannot seem to make work.

At the conclusion of the Book of Genesis, the Jews are settling down to their "good life" in Egypt, enjoying the theater, sport arenas, and movies just like the Egyptians. Yet there was something in the air which one could feel, a feeling of uneasiness was spreading throughout the land. One could not put his finger on it, but it was definitely there, some type of writing on the wall that only the few were able to see and understand; something was just not right, and who knew what was lurking right around the corner. Who in their wildest dreams could have envisioned that in a very short, while the Jews would be subjected to slavery and their male children killed in the first known holocaust to happen to the Jewish people?

At the conclusion of 2009, all is "Sababa" - well for the Jews in their "golden lands". All are enjoying the finest of "glatt kosher" restaurants, latest movies rolling out of Hollywood, and waiting to watch the big football game on Super Sunday. But wait - there is something in the air, something is just not right, although most cannot put their finger on it.

It's like a feeling that one gets as he closes his coat buttons right before a big storm approaches, and who knows what is lurking ahead for the "comfortable Jew"?

At the conclusion of the Book of Genesis, there arises a new (black) king in Egypt who did not know Joseph and all the good that he did for the Egyptians and their economy, and placed harsh decrees against them. In 2009 there arose a new (black) president in the land of who decreed new . . . .

In our parsha Joseph tells his brothers that G-d will "pakod yifkod" - remember you. Our rabbis ask why the Torah uses the word "pakod" twice - "pakod yifkod"? G-d was informing them of two visits - the first referred to the time of Moshe, and the second to the time of the future Redemption. The last Redemption will be like the first one. Just as the Jews did not want to be redeemed in Egypt and G-d had to take the Jews out with an outstretched hand - so, too, will be the case in the future Redemption.

In his book "Kol Hator" the Gra writes on the sentence "The remnants will be in Zion", that only in the Land of Israel will the escapees of the Jewish people be found, for only those who partake in the Redemption will be found. He worried about this greatly. My teacher, Rabbi Nachman Kahane, has said time and time again for all who want to listen, that the Land of Israel is like Noah's Ark, the safe haven for the Jewish people - one does not want to be caught outside!

The Midrash teaches us on the sentence, "Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion, behold, your king comes to you. He is just and victorious, humble and riding upon a donkey", that G-d proclaims to all the righteous of every generation and says: "Righteous of the earth, although I need your Torah study, you have behaved poorly, for you awaited My Torah, but not My kingdom. I swear that I Myself shall testify positively on behalf of whoever awaits My kingdom. G-d laments over the righteous who hold on to the Torah, but who disregard His Kingdom in the Land of Israel and do not return.

For the Jew the conclusion is also a time for renewal - it is time, far past time, that the conclusion of the exile take place and and in its wake, the renewal of the Promised Land filled up with the Jewish people.

Blessings from Jerusalem.

With love of Israel,
Levi Chazen