A people with a long history cannot afford to have a short memory.
I'm concerned about how quickly the Jews have taken up the fiction that the Iranian people are our natural friends. It's only their leadership who is at odds with us and why? - because of their Islamic beliefs. If they could only be liberated from the oppression of Islam and be made over into another Western democracy on the Israeli model, all would be well in the Middle East. This is the same story we are being sold about Gaza.
Let's not forget that the first genocide of Jews (men, women, children, elderly to babies) was proposed and accepted in ancient Persia and even when the Jews were given permission to defend themselves, still tens of thousands of Persians attacked the Jews and were killed in turn.
Not everyone in Iran opposes the Islamic regime. Granted it does not enjoy the support it did initially, but it was still the Iranian people who put it in power.
Reza Shah Pahlavi, the Shah in power when Hitler, y"sh rose to fame in Germany, was an admirer...
Reza Shah Pahlavi’s attitude toward Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany in the 1930s and early 1940s was characterized by sympathy, admiration, and strategic partnership, primarily driven by a desire to modernize Iran and break free from the traditional influence of Great Britain and the Soviet Union. While he maintained formal neutrality at the outbreak of World War II, his deep ties to Berlin ultimately led to the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran and his forced abdication in 1941.
Reza Shah admired Hitler and the Nazi regime, viewing his own career as similar to the German leader's—a strongman transforming a nation. He was attracted to the Nazi concept of the "Aryan race," which Nazis used to justify a supposed kinship between Germany and Iran.
In 1935, Iran’s name was changed from Persia to "Iran" (meaning "Land of the Aryans") in part to emphasize this perceived shared Aryan kinship with Germany.
Reza Shah hired Nazi military advisors, and Germany provided educational materials, such as the "German Scientific Library," to promote the idea of shared ancestry.
Anti-Semitism Inconsistency: While the Shah was a "Nazi-friendly" ruler, he generally did not adopt Nazi-style anti-Jewish policies internally, and his government sometimes acted to protect Iranian Jews during the war.
As the war progressed, Britain and the Soviet Union feared that the heavy German presence (roughly 1,000 German residents in 1941) and the Shah's "pro-Nazi" tendency would allow the Axis to seize control of the Persian oil fields and railway. Consequently, they invaded Iran in August 1941, forcing Reza Shah to abdicate in favor of his son, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, and sending him into exile in South Africa where he died. (Source: Google)
In our own time, lest we forget, a publicly avowed Holocaust denier (Mahmoud Ahmadinejad) was elected President of Iran twice - in 2005 and again in 2009. [See also, Denial of Holocaust nothing new in Iran].
The most positive spin says that fully 80% of the Iranian population (93 million people) oppose the current regime. The 20% who support would be hard-core Islamists numbering at least 18 million. That is a considerable number and they are not our friends. They will continue to exert influence - an anti-Israel influence.
All I'm saying is don't hold onto any illusions about the chances for peace through regime change alone. Remember that nations don't have friends, they have only interests. It's in our best interests to keep everyone at a distance - a nation who dwells alone.
Why is hakol min Shamayim (All is from Heaven) except "antisemitism"? Is it not the main tool in HKB"H's hand used to dismantle the exile? Isn't ending the exile - something we pray for many times every day - something to take joy and hope from and not something to organise "fights" against?
Which is it? Do we want to be redeemed or not?
If you are willing to fight this battle against the One Who is sending it, you've got even bigger questions to answer.
...Snow is generally thought of as a positive force of nature. It covers over all the world's blemishes with a pure white coating and softens all the harsh sounds of modern life. But, does snow have a darker side? Here are some interesting insights on snow from an Aish.com article by Rabbi Borouch Leff.
...Rabbi Tzadok of Lublin explains that there is a mystical klipah (barrier to holiness) called snow which is associated with the nation of Amalek, the Jews' arch-enemy. Amalek attacked the beleaguered Jewish people as they left Egypt, and God instructed us to remember this evil deed of Amalek, as they will always seek to harm the Jewish nation.
In fact, the Hebrew word for snow -- sheleg -- has a numerical value (gematria) of 333 -- the same as the word shich'cha, which means forgetfulness. This seems to suggest that snow is not a vehicle for growth at all. And when we venture outside on a snowy day, we are surrounded by forgetfulness and Amalek. What could this possibly mean?
The Torah tells us to remember what Amalek did as we left Egypt because he "happened upon you (karcha) and attacked."
The simple reading, as Rashi explains, is that Amalek's attack was a surprising and unexpected one -- "he happened upon you." A key aspect of their hideous crime was the sheer brazenness and trickery involved. However, Rashi suggests that karcha can also mean "he cooled you off," coming from the Hebrew word kar -- cold.
As Rashi explains, the Jews were compared to a hot, scalding bath of water, symbolizing their great passion for spiritual achievements as they left Egypt. But Amalek was willing to burn themselves by attacking the Jewish people with the aim of showing that the heat of inspiration will not endure. By doing so, Amalek cooled off the tremendous fear that all of the other nations had for the Jews, giving them license to attack as well.
...the four archangels correspond to the four elements of nature and it is Michael who is the snow angel and also the guardian and defending angel of Israel.
...Michael is made up entirely of snow and Gabriel of fire, and though they stand near one another they do not injure one another, thus indicating the power of God to "make peace in His high places." According to the Aggadah, both Michael and Gabriel will be among those who will accompany the Messiah, and they will then contend with the wicked.
Michael is considered superior to Gabriel in rank and wherever he appears, the glory of the Shekhinah, the Holy Spirit, is also bound to be found. Each nation has its guardian angel, Michael being the guardian angel of Israel. He acts as the counsel for Israel's defense when the wicked bring charges against them before God. According to the midrash, Michael is the angel who prevented Abraham from offering up Isaac at the Akeida; informs Sarah that she will give birth to a boy; rescues Abraham from the furnace; instructs Moses; smites the army of Sancheriv; endeavors to prevent the exile by pleading on Israel's behalf to God; and defends the Jews of Persia when Haman plotted to destroy them.
...Malach Michael...in our time is the...defense attorney of Klal Yisrael. Michael is the one who is going to defend Klal Yisrael in the last moments prior to the geula as it says in Daniel 12:1... There'll be a terrible situation like there never was since Klal Yisrael became a nation....at that time Michael will stand in defense of Klal Yisrael.
...Michael is the one who stands opposite the Sar Malchus Paras, who is today...Iran. Sar Malchus Paras is the gematria of haster astir - that's the hester panim of now, like there was a hester panim in the time of Purim.
...There's an interesting medrash in Esther Rabbah and there it says clearly that Michael was the malach at that time. The medrash says that Haman, while he was being mekatreg on Klal Yisrael, at the same time, ...Michael is defending us....So Michael was [our defender] at that time and Michael will be [our defender] prior to the geula, where Klal Yisrael will be plunged into a hester panim like they were then, where it was Paras and now it's also Paras.
Excerpt from the Stone Edition Chumash Commentary...
As this Sidrah begins, the climax of Moses' mission is impending. The last three plagues, the commandment to sanctify the New Moon (thus laying the basis of the Jewish calendar and the festival cycle), the laws of Passover, and the sanctification of the firstborn are about to come in quick succession. Soon Pharaoh's resistance will be completely destroyed and he personally will dash through the streets, seeking Moses and Aaron and urging his erstwhile slaves to leave their land of bondage as soon as possible.
The first plague of the Sidrah, that of Locusts, introduces a new element. God tells Moses (v. 2) that He intends to make a mockery out of Egypt - putting to rest the haughty presumptuousness of Pharaoh and his cohorts - so that not only Egypt, but even the Children of Israel would know that I am Hashem. The inclusion of the Jews in that category implies that even believing people are often imperfect in their faith. That Pharaoh had resisted the evidence of the Divine origin of the plagues is not surprising. But it seems that even the faith of the Jews, strong though it may have been, was still not perfect. In fact, it was not until the Splitting of the Sea that the Torah testified of Israel that they had faith in Hashem and in Moses His servant (14.31).
With regard to the first Pesach detailed in this parashah...
...Pesach teaches that when the time comes for Jewish redemption, no power hinders God's execution of His will.
For what we are about to face, take to heart what Hashem tells us in the haftarah...
"...be not afraid, My servant Jacob, and be not frightened, O Israel, for I shall save you from afar, and your offspring from the land of their captivity, and Jacob shall return and be tranquil and complacent, and none shall make him tremble. You, be not afraid, My servant Jacob" - the words of Hashem - "for I am with you; though I shall make an end of all the nations where I have scattered you, of you I shall not make an end; I shall punish you with justice, but I shall not destroy you utterly."
Here is something you may not have thought of before, but first a few observations...
(1) The United Kingdom...holds the most significant European collections of Egyptian artifacts, with Germany...and France...also having vast holdings, but the UK leads in sheer numbers outside of Egypt.
(2) British Arabists were influential British figures...deeply immersed in Arab culture, language, and politics, often advocating for Arab self-determination during the late Ottoman and Mandate eras,.... They emerged as crucial experts after WWI, filling knowledge gaps, and included diverse roles like archaeologists, spies, explorers, and administrators, fostering deep cultural connections and influencing policy on the ground.
(3) "American Arabists" refers to an influential, tight-knit group of US diplomats, scholars, and intelligence officers deeply immersed in the Arab world, known for their deep language skills and cultural understanding, who significantly shaped US Middle East policy for decades, often holding pro-Arab views.... They originated from missionary families and American universities in the Middle East, creating a unique, often insular, elite within the State Department. (Source: Google)
For all of world history, literally everything has always been about the Jews and that is especially true of the World Wars and surrounding events.
World War I resulted in the transfer of the Holy Land from Yishmael to Eisav, but not just any part of Eisav. It was the "Anglo" part which has always had a soft spot in its heart for the Arabs. It stood to reason because at that time the British Empire ruled the world.
The Erev Rav, themselves enamored of Eisavian values and culture, used their connections with the new masters of the Land, to position themselves as the emerging ruling class who would determine the course of the Jewish future there.
Then, there were two more significant outcomes: (1) A global ruling body was created - The League of Nations; and, (2) the British set up the first secret service organization - the Secret Intellilgence Service (SIS).
The League of Nations was the first global organization for international cooperation, formed after World War I (1920) to maintain world peace through collective security and dispute resolution, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Proposed by US President Woodrow Wilson, it aimed to prevent future wars but ultimately failed, unable to stop aggression leading to World War II, and was formally disbanded in 1946, with its functions transferred to the United Nations (UN). (Source: Google)
World War II resulted in a massive influx of Jews into the Holy Land and led to the transfer of world domination from Britain to the United States. The League of Nations in Europe morphed into the United Nations headquartered in the United States. The British SIS became MI6 and the US created the OSS which became the CIA.
The United Nations (UN) is a global intergovernmental organization established by the signing of the UN Charter on 26 June 1945 with the articulated mission of maintaining international peace and security, to develop friendly relations among states, to promote international cooperation, and to serve as a centre for harmonizing the actions of states in achieving those goals. The United Nations headquarters is located in New York City,....
The Office of Strategic Services (OSS) was the first centralized intelligence agency in United States history, formed during World War II to gather intelligence, conduct espionage, and perform unconventional, clandestine warfare behind enemy lines. Established in June 1942, it served for just over three years as a crucial component of the Allied effort, laying the groundwork for the modern US intelligence community, including the CIA and Special Forces. (Source: Google)
It is noteworthy that, outwardly at least, the State of Israel gained its 'sovereignty' and 'rule' by the Erev Rav regime, only with the permission of the United Nations vote. In point of fact, the State of Israel as a "Jewish" state has only ever truly existed in people's imaginations. Real rulership just transferred from one super power to another.
We are now witnessing the very real consequences of having believed this fiction all these years. People are asking why are we not acting as a sovereign nation? Why is our sovereignty here being ignored and passed over? The answer is that it never really existed!
All of this serves to set the pattern for what is happening today, because a Third World War has already begun and it is also meant to serve a greater agenda. It is the War Against the Torah. At the end of it, they mean to be permanently rid of God and the chosen People of God. They really think they can defeat HKB"H. Instead, they are fulfilling the ancient prophecies which tell us that their attempts to do so will fail and the Torah and Am Yisrael will come out the winners on top. I think it will help and encourage us if we can understand how it is playing out right now.
Before I go further, though, let's review what the Chaftez Chaim said about these wars...
The famed mashgiach, or spiritual dean, of the Lakewood Yeshiva in New Jersey, Rabbi Natan Meir Wachtfogel of saintly and blessed memory, heard from the Lakewood Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Aaron Kotler osb"m, that during World War I, many people went to the holy "Chafetz Chaim", Rabbi Yisroel Meir Kagan of Radin osb"m, and asked him if this terrible conflict would be the final war. They thought that this might be the war of Gog and Magog.
The "Chafetz Chaim" in his spirit of holiness and humility replied, "After this war, there will be an intermission of several years. Then, there will be another war, much worse than this. Afterwards, there will be another intermission of several decades. Then, there will be another war that makes the previous one look like nothing.Moshiach will come with this war!"
On another occasion, Rabbi Aaron Kotler told the Lakewood Mashgiach that the "Chafetz Chaim" said that the third war will be the beginning of the Geula, the full redemption of our people; despite the utter severity of this global conflict, the true "sons and daughters of Torah" will survive. These are the people who live their lives according to Torah, severed completely from the ways of the nations. The Lakewood Mashgiach added that he has a promise, handed from teacher to pupil all the way back to Rabbi Yehoshua Leib Diskin obs"m, that in the final war before the coming of Moshiach, all the ehrlicher yidden – the G-d fearing Jews – will survive. (Source)
It is no coincidence that the idea that World War III is inevitable has become so real that many people the world over are asking if it hasn't already begun. All of the nations are threatening each other militarily, and some, like Russia and Ukraine, are already engaged in battle; however, an economic world war is certainly in process, led by US President Donald Trump using tariffs and sanctions as weapons.
World War III, true to the pattern, can also be expected to bring with it a new international "peace" organization, as well as a suitable corresponding security service to carry out its goals.
So, it is no coincidence that Trump is scheduled this week to unveil his "Peace Board" which has already been hinted to become a "new United Nations," just like the United Nations itself replaced the League of Nations. Global AI surveillance could be the inheritor of MI6, CIA and Mossad, who will likely be rendered virtually obsolete.
I can make a good educated guess that like the League of Nations was moved from Geneva to New York, the Peace Board is very likely planned to be headquartered somewhere else - possibly in the Middle East.
Europe was destroyed in WWII, necessitating the move of global rule to America. Looking at the growing threat of Civil War going on tin the US right now, as well as the impending dollar collapse, it seems TPTB are finished with the Western hemisphere. The question I have is, where is the new power base to be moved? Someone suggested it has already been set up in Dubai.
Dubai is rapidly evolving into a premier global hub, often described as the "World’s Capital of Wealth" or a "new capital of global finance," particularly in 2025 and heading into 2026. While it may not replace legacy capitals like London or New York in every sector, it is strategically positioning itself as a top-tier, international city, with ambitions to be among the world's top three cities for living, working, and investing by 2033. (Source: Google)
Doesn't really matter to us. They have their plans and God has His laugh at their expense.
World War III is the third War of GoguMagog - the one where the entire world turns against us and comes to remove us, not just from our land, but from the reality itself.
Despite their previous attempts, the first war returned the Land, the second war returned the Jews, and the third war will return the Torah (and the Shechinah). [See Sefer Yechezkel, chapter 43.] It is they who will disppear from reality.
I think the fact that the war launched against us by Hamas happened on Simchat Torah, as well as the fact that the Arab enemy dubbed it the Al Aqsa Flood - relating it to the Temple Mount, a hint towards the messianic kingdom - indicates that this war which we are currently involved in was actually the start of the third War of Gogumagog - World War III.
It looks like the next invasion wave is upon us! Their days are numbered and our joy awaits!
World leaders gather at Davos as Trump reshapes global order
This year's World Economic Forum, they say, promises to be one like no other.
In the otherwise serene if not sangfroid Swiss resort town, anticipatory anxiety became increasingly palpable as world leaders were about to converge on it for what is almost certainly going to turn into a fundamental reassessment of the existing international system.
All eyes are on the midweek, as US President Donald Trump is expected to make his first appearance at the summit in six years, arriving amid tensions over his attempts to acquire Greenland, his tariff threats against European allies and his military intervention in Venezuela.
The annual gathering of political and business elites comes as Europe faces its biggest test ever over its relationship with Washington, its economic model and its security architecture. (Source)
This is relevant for our time - right now! The nations certainly are confused. Jets had already taken off when Trump called off the strike and is now back to talking.
What does it mean that Paras/Persia/Iran "will destroy the world?" Whatever Iran's next move will be, it will lead ultimately to the downfall of the Current World Order and directly lead to the Mashiach World Order.
The Yalkut Shimoni (Yeshaya 60:499), records the following amazing but scary prophecy regarding the events that will unfold just prior to the Messianic Era:
Rabbi Yitzchak said: The year in which the King Messiah reveals himself [5786], all the nations of the world will be fighting with each other. The King of Paras [Iran] will fight with the King of Arabia, and the King of Arabia will go to Edom [USA] to seek counsel from them.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the country’s de facto leader, spoke to Trump by phone during the week to plead his case, according to a Saudi diplomat and a U.S. official. Salman and the leaders of other U.S. allies in the Middle East were concerned about how Iran would retaliate in the event of U.S. strikes.
Iran had begun warning gulf states that its retaliation would not be as calibrated as it had been after the U.S. attack on its nuclear facilities in June, when Iran telegraphed its intentions and then lobbed roughly a dozen missiles at the al-Udeid Air Base, according to multiple officials. (Source)
The King of Paras will destroy the entire world,...
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, delivered a particularly aggressive speech today (Saturday), placing direct responsibility for the recent riots in his country on U.S. President Donald Trump. The remarks came, paradoxically, following a public gesture by the American president toward the Iranian regime.
Over the weekend, Trump chose to thank the Iranian leadership on his social media platform, TRUTH Social, after they canceled a long list of scheduled executions. "I greatly respect the fact that all of the executions scheduled for yesterday (over 800) were cancelled by the leadership of Iran. Thank you!" Trump wrote, continuing his refrain from direct military strikes on Iran for the time being.
However, Tehran refused to accept the olive branch. In response, Khamenei launched a harsh attack, claiming the American president’s hands are stained with the blood of those killed in the recent protests. (Source)
...and all the nations of the world will be screaming and confused and falling on their faces, and they will experience pains like those of a woman giving birth.
The Jewish people will also be screaming and confused, and will say, "To where shall we come and go? To where shall we come and go?" And G-d will say to them, ‘My children - don’t be afraid - for all that I have done, I only did for your sake. Why are you afraid – the time for your redemption has come!"
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In the future the children of Yishmael will stir great wars in the world. And the children of Edom [the West] will gather against them, and make war with them, one on the sea, and one on the land, and one by Jerusalem; and each one will prevail over the other but the Holy Land will not fall to the hands of Edom.
[Reminder: Gaza is part of "the Holy Land"!]
At the same time, a nation from the end of the world will be awakened against wicked Rome. And it will make war against her for three months, and many nations will gather there, and they will fall by her hand, until all the children of Edom will gather against her from all corners of the earth. And then G-d will awaken Himself against them, as it says, a “a sacrificial slaughter for the Lord in Batzra”, and it says, “to shake the corners of the Land”.
And after this, the children of Yishmael will be finished from the world. And all the supernal powers of the nations will be broken, and no power will remain above except for the power of Israel alone. (Source)
There has been a really huge, and quite shocking, development, which while currently centered on Gaza, holds the potential for very far-reaching consequences. It has been in the works for awhile but the details are only just now coming to light. Donald Trump is "unveiling" this plan in its entirety as his own initiative at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - the end of the first year of his second administration.
I hardly know where to begin. This will require patience on the readers' part because it's going to be long and detailed but it may be the most important blog post I have ever written. A major change is about to be implemented, starting with Gaza. Please stick with it to the end.
Following first is an excerpt from a Ha'aretz report on Trump's Friday announcement...
Trump Announces Gaza Board of Peace After U.S. Declares Move to Phase Two of Cease-fire
President Donald Trump announced early Friday the creation of a Board of Peace that he said will administer the Gaza Strip, according to a post on his social media platform, Truth Social.
"It is my Great Honor to announce that THE BOARD OF PEACE has been formed," Trump wrote. He did not name the board's members, saying details "will be announced shortly."
Trump also reiterated that the process has moved to a second phase of an agreement to end the war. "We have OFFICIALLY entered the next phase of Gaza's 20-Point Peace Plan," he said.
As chair of the Board of Peace, Trump said he supports a Palestinian technocratic committee appointed this week to manage Gaza during what he described as a period of transition. "These Palestinian leaders are unwaveringly committed to a PEACEFUL future," he said.
Trump said the United States, working with Egypt, Turkey and Qatar, would ensure the disarmament of Hamas, the surrender of all the group's weapons and the dismantling of tunnels in the territory.
[Despite Israel's steadfast objections to Turkey's involvement!]
"Hamas must IMMEDIATELY honor its commitments, including the return of the final body to Israel, and proceed without delay to full Demilitarization," he said, referring to the remains of the last remaining hostage, Ran Gvili. "As I have said before, they can do this the easy way, or the hard way."
"The people of Gaza have suffered long enough," Trump added. "The time is NOW."
Senior U.S. officials said late Thursday in a briefing with reporters that Washington sent formal invitations to countries to join the Board of Peace on Wednesday.
Because of the short time frame, the officials said, it is likely that no formal responses have yet been received regarding the board's composition. However, Britain's Times newspaper reported several days ago that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to be a member.
According to a source who spoke earlier this week with the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, the administration was also expected to circulate the board's charter along with the invitations.
The U.S. officials said the Board of Peace is expected to be formally unveiled at the World Economic Forum in Davos, which convenes next week.
As previously reported by Haaretz, the charter circulated to countries could include language that would allow the Board of Peace to expand its mandate to address other conflicts around the world, effectively replacing the United Nations – a prospect that has raised concerns and opposition among both Arab and Western countries.
"Everyone is in a celebratory mood," one senior official said, referring to the move to phase two announced earlier this week by Witkoff. "And since it happens to coincide with Davos, it seems the circumstances have aligned."
The officials also said the White House is seeking to improve relations between Israel and Turkey in connection with Gaza. The Turks, one official said, "certainly have influence over Hamas. We want to see Turkey and Israel begin to rebuild their relationship, and we believe that can happen. I hope we can get both sides to soften their rhetoric, focus on interests and see the advantages both countries would gain from working together."
In announcing the transition to phase two of the plan to end the war, Witkoff also announced the establishment of a Palestinian committee to administer Gaza. "We are announcing the launch of Phase Two ... moving from cease-fire to demilitarization, technocratic governance, and reconstruction," he said. Witkoff stressed that the United States expects Hamas "to comply fully with its obligations, including the immediate return of the final deceased hostage. Failure to do so will bring serious consequences."
Almost simultaneously with Witkoff's announcement, the Palestinian Authority and Palestinian factions, led by Hamas, issued separate statements expressing support for the committee and the move to phase two. The U.S. State Department even shared a post by Palestinian Authority Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh.
Israel, by contrast, refrained from issuing an official response. A statement from the prime minister's office focused on continued efforts to locate the body of hostage Ran Gvili and downplayed Witkoff's announcement, describing it in passing as a "declarative move."
The announcement of the Board of Peace had been scheduled for Monday but was postponed. Sources familiar with the matter told Haaretz at the time that the delay was due to the White House's desire to "tie up loose ends" on various issues related to the board. The Board of Peace is expected to oversee the work of the technocratic committee, and for the committee to begin operating, its members must formally receive their letters of appointment from the board.
The Board of Peace is expected to be structured hierarchically. At its top, symbolic-diplomatic level, Trump himself would sit, alongside the leaders of the three mediating countries – Egypt, Turkey and Qatar – as well as the leaders of the U.K. and France. Haaretz has learned that Germany was also asked to join the board and is considering the request favorably.
At the second level would be an executive committee, expected to include Nikolay Mladenov, the Bulgarian diplomat designated to head the board's executive arm; Witkoff; the president's son-in-law Jared Kushner; World Bank President Ajay Banga; and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Under the executive committee would be officials responsible for day-to-day coordination with the Palestinian technocratic committee. (Source)
Let's turn now to the declaration of "Technocratic Governance." This does not bode well for the future of Democracy. Be warned. It's a shocker.
A technocratic government is a system where leaders are chosen for their specialized knowledge (like science, economics, or engineering) rather than political popularity, aiming to solve complex societal problems with expert-driven, data-based solutions, contrasting with traditional democracy's focus on elected representatives and public opinion. This model emphasizes efficiency, using scientific methods to manage society, but faces criticism for being undemocratic and potentially ignoring public will, often appearing during crises when traditional politics falter.
Key Characteristics:
Rule by Experts: Governance is handled by technocrats (experts in specific fields) like economists, scientists, or engineers.
Data-Driven Decisions: Policy is based on objective data, analysis, and methodology rather than ideology or political expediency.
Focus on Efficiency: The goal is to manage society like a technical problem, minimizing waste and bureaucracy.
Contrast with Democracy: It prioritizes competence and skill over popular vote or political affiliation in selecting leaders.
Criticisms: The primary criticism of technocracy is that it is undemocratic.Critics argue that it lacks accountability because leaders are appointed rather than elected by the people. It may prioritize mathematical efficiency over human values and social welfare. It can create an elitist "knowledge gap" between governing experts and the general public.
Daniel's Vision of the Final Form of "Rome" at the End of the 4th Exile
(Daniel 2.40, 44; 7.7-8, 13-14, 18-27)
The fourth kingdom will be as strong as iron: Just as iron crumbles and flattens everything, and as iron shatters all these, it will crumble and shatter. The feet and the toes that you saw, partly of potter's clay and partly of iron: It will be a divided kingdom...
Abarbanel: The lands of the Roman Empire came to be dominated by Edom and Yishmael, represented by Chr*stianity and Islam. Both - one as strong as iron, the other as weak as clay - comprise the latter day "fourth kingdom".
... in the days of these kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom forever, it will not be destroyed, and the kingdom will not be left to another people; it will crumble and destroy all these kingdoms, and it will stand forever.
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After this, I saw in the visions of the night, and behold a fourth beast, awesome and dreadful and exceedingly strong, and it had huge iron teeth. It ate and crushed, and trampled the rest with its feet, and it was different from all the beasts that were before me, and it had ten horns.
I looked at these horns and behold another small horn came up among them, and three of the first horns were plucked out before it, and behold eyes like human eyes were on this horn, and a mouth speaking arrogantly.
I saw in the visions of the night, and behold with the clouds of the heaven, one like a man was coming, and he came up to the Ancient of Days and was brought before Him.
Rashi: The King Messiah.
And He gave him dominion and glory and a kingdom, and all peoples, nations, and tongues shall serve him; his dominion is an eternal dominion, which will not be removed, and his kingdom is one which will not be destroyed.
And the high holy ones will receive the kingdom, and they will inherit the kingdom forever and to all eternity."
Then I wished to determine the truth of the fourth beast, ...And concerning the ten horns that were on its head, and the other one that came up and [the] three [that] fell before it, and the horn that was like this and that had eyes and a mouth speaking arrogantly, and its appearance was greater than that of its companions.
I looked and the horn that was like this waged war with the holy ones and overwhelmed them. Until the Ancient of Days came and gave revenge to the high holy ones, and the time arrived that the holy ones inherited the kingdom.
So he said, "The fourth beast represents a fourth kingdom that will be on the earth, which will be different from all the kingdoms, and it will devour the whole land and trample it and crush it.
And the ten horns that [sprout] from that kingdom [represent] ten kings [that] will rise, and the last one will rise after them, and he will be different from the first, and he will humble three kings. ...the judgment shall be established, and they will remove his dominion to be destroyed and annihilated until the end.
And the kingdom and the dominion and the greatness of the kingdoms under all the heavens will be given to the people of the high holy ones; its kingdom is a perpetual kingdom, and all dominions will serve and obey it."
...“And Hashem our G-d brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand” (Deut 6:21). Since G-d secretly weeps over the lost pride of Israel, He therefore yearns to redeem them both from the actual place, as well as from the mentality of exile. Had Pharaoh given them better economic conditions, eased their enslavement slightly, flashed an occasional smile at them or the merest nod of encouragement – then they would have felt a debt of gratitude to him. Out of respect for him, they would willfully have submitted themselves to slavery, and all future generations would have effaced themselves at the mere mention of Pharaoh's name. The physical and spiritual enslavement would have been worse – our forefathers would never had left the exile of their own free will, and the exile mentality would never have left them.” (Mishna Yeshara of Rav Binyamin Ze'ev Kahane's grandfather, Rabbi Yechezkel Shraga Kahane).
Israel's redemption is not merely the story of one more people's national liberation. Israel's Exodus from Egypt ushered in a new era – a divine nation was established, as well as a purpose for the world. The mission of this liberated nation is Kiddush Hashem, and the erasing of the heresy of chillul Hashem, of [Pharaoh's words] "I do not know Hashem." Therefore, had Hashem Himself not brought our forefathers out of Egypt with this intention, then even had a good king freed them, it would have been meaningless, because it would not have led to the establishment of that divine nation, and the fulfillment of its glorious destiny.
The Exodus had to be implemented, directly and unequivocally, by G-d and not through any agent, because the battle here is a paradigm of all subsequent history, the basis for Israel's faith throughout their generations – the knowledge of Hashem, versus “I do not know Hashem”. It is concerning this struggle that G-d promises, “I will execute judgment against all the gods of Egypt.”
This is a religious war: the G-d of Israel versus the gods of the nations [and, one has to add, against Israel's trust in the nations!] Just as Israel was redeemed from Egypt without having to turn to any outside party or human ally (which was precisely what the Egyptians originally feared : “If war breaks out, they will join our enemies, fight against us, and leave the country” [Ex. 1:10]), so must we understand that in our generation, too, G-d is Israel's sole Redeemer – not Lord Arthur Balfour, not the United Nations, not the U.S.A.
[And most emphatically NOT Donald J Trump!!!]
[Source: compiled by Tzipora Liron-Pinner from "The Haggadah of the Jewish Idea" and "The writings of Rav Binyamin Ze'ev Kahane; HY"D " and from "The Jewish Idea" of Rabbi Meir Kahane]
This fits well into my scenario - that Iran will make the first strike which is why the midrash says: "...and Paras will go and destroy the whole world."
Trump and Netanyahu have shown fear and weakness. This is practically an invitation for Iran, especially given the significance of tonight's date. Not only is it their holy weekly worship day, but it is also a major Islamic holiday: "The Birthday of Islam"! How auspicious for them!!
Eid al-Mab'ath: January 16, 2026 in Iran (commemorates Prophet Muhammad's night journey and ascension). It is a major religious occasion where Shia Muslims gather for prayers, feasts in holy cities like Qom and Mashhad, and spiritual events marking this significant day. This day is a public holiday in many Muslim countries, with Iran observing it with significant religious fervor.
Eid al-Mab'ath (or Day of Bi'tha) is a significant Islamic holiday celebrated on the 27th of Rajab (lunar calendar) commemorating the day Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received his first divine revelation from the Angel Gabriel in the Cave of Hira, marking the start of his prophethood and mission to spread Islam as God's final messenger. It's a joyous occasion, particularly in Iran, marked by prayers, gatherings in mosques, and reflection on moral and spiritual growth, symbolizing humanity's guidance from darkness to light.
Eid al-Mab'ath commemorates one of the most significant events in Islamic history: the day the Prophet Muhammad received his first divine revelation and was appointed as the final messenger of God. This event marks the beginning of the Prophet's mission to spread Islam to humanity.
If I were a religious Muslim, I would surely take Trump's backdown as a sign.
26 Tevet 5786 - 11:34 PM (Updates will be added at the end)
"...and Persia goes and destroys the whole world."
Maritime shipping headed into Iranian waters are holding their positions pending potential military action. There has been a large-scale evacuation of American personnel from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Some European airlines have canceled flights. Public shelters have been opened in Dimona, Beersheva, Ashqelon, Nahariya and Eilat. Iron dome defenses have been stationed in Jerusalem neighborhoods. Parts of the Nevatim Air Base in the Negev are being evacuated. Order 8 emergency call-up notices to reserve soldiers has begun. Israel is at its highest level of alert.
We just read in last week's parashah Paro's excuse for genocide of Jewish-born baby boys. "Jews are a threat to us." There were Jewish NAZIS in Germany; meaning they voted for Hitler's anti-leftist policies and identified 100% as a loyal, patriotic German citizen.
It didn't help them then and it won't help now. Criminal elements among illegal immigrants is supposedly the target today. Something every citizen can rally around. Nevertheless, American citizens are being caught up in the sweeps and held for days without recourse - all civil rights denied to them. The next targeted group - and there is always another group and another - could be you.
The covenant every Jew has with HKB"H is that we WILL remain separate and apart from the nations. If we do not maintain it, they will do it for us.
Mashiach is here, the final exile is ending. America will NEVER be great again. It will lie destroyed like Egypt. How many will agree to leave and how many will disappear into the darkness? The warning signs are appearing everywhere!!
If you want out and don't see a way out, are you begging HKB"H day and night for a solution???
"Germany is for Germans" and "America is for Americans" - that does not include Jews who can never be anything more than tolerated until they are not.
I don't know how many of you follow the news from abroad, but while a lot of the reportage is focused on the protests in Iran and the oppressive measures the regime there is using against the public, the same thing is going on in the United States. Under the direction of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers are abusing their limitless powers and committing public executions without consequence. Note the slogan attached to the lectern at a recent press conference.
The phrase "One of ours, all of yours" emerged in early January 2026 as a controversial slogan appearing on U.S. government podiums during press conferences led by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.
The meaning behind the phrase is widely interpreted as a message of collective responsibility and retaliation:
Context of Use: It was first prominently displayed following the fatal shooting of a legal observer by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. During the address, the slogan was used to shift focus to a separate, earlier incident where a federal agent had been shot, framing the new slogan as a response to such acts.
The "Ours" vs. "Yours" Dynamic: Critics and historians interpret "ours" as referring to federal agents and "yours" as referring to the citizenry. The implication is that harm to one federal agent (one of ours) would result in a retaliatory response against the broader public (all of yours).
Historical Associations: Many commentators have linked the phrase to a Nazi-era policy of collective punishment. Specifically, it has been compared to the ideology behind the 1942 Lidice massacre, where Nazi forces executed an entire village in retaliation for the assassination of an SS officer.
Intended Effect: The slogan is viewed by many as a "soft declaration of civil war" or a "dog whistle" intended to create an in-group (loyalists and federal agents) and an out-group (protestors and the general public) to maintain order through fear.
You know that old saying about the frog in the pot? I think it is coming to a full boil now.
...a recent slogan used by a U.S. government agency drew strong comparisons to a German Nazi phrase. The phrase in question was "One Homeland. One People. One Heritage."
In January 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor shared a social media post with the slogan "One Homeland. One People. One Heritage." The language drew immediate and widespread condemnation because it closely mirrors the infamous Nazi Germany slogan: Nazi Slogan: Ein Volk, ein Reich, ein Führer (meaning "One People, One Realm/Empire, One Leader").
Critics, including X's AI chatbot Grok, noted the chilling parallel, highlighting how the Nazi slogan was a central piece of propaganda used to emphasize national unity and the cult of Adolf Hitler.
There is a story that describes the world before Mashiach when all the nations will be threatening each other as well as Eretz Yisrael. It seems this is our current situation. Read the story below to see how we fare in the end.
A Look at Who Is Threatening Whom Currently
(Not an Exhaustive Representation and Does Not Include Internal Conflicts)
A story about the famous 18th-century Torah scholar, Rabbi Yonatan Eibeschutz as told by the Lubavitcher Rebbe:
Rabbi Yonatan was well respected by the king of Prague, and often advised him on matters of state. Jealous of Rabbi Yonatan's wisdom, members of the court began speaking ill of him to the king. Initially the king refused to believe them, but as time went on, the slander grew and grew until the king was forced to deal with it. An ardent fan of chicken fights, the king suggested a contest to resolve the matter once and for all.
Each contestant had to train a chicken to be quick and vicious. The chickens would then have a race. Participation of all the king's advisers was mandatory. The advisor whose chicken won the race would prove his wisdom and talent, and would become the hero of the king's court. Rabbi Yonatan had no interest in participating and had no idea how to make anything in this world vicious, certainly not a chicken. Nevertheless, he had to participate.
The day of the race arrived. Each contestant brought a chicken that was groomed and trained for the occasion. Rabbi Yonatan brought a chicken too, except that his chicken was thin, weak and not at all aggressive. The contestants took their places and set down their chickens. The race began.
As soon as the race started, the quick and vicious chickens began to fight with one another. Rabbi Yonatan's chicken, however, untrained in such matters, quietly made its way around the brawling birds and crossed the finish line first while the other chickens were still busy tearing one another apart. After emerging as the winner, Rabbi Yonatan's status was never questioned again. (Source)
The nations are at war and we are unwillingly dragged into it, but while they are fighting it out amongst themselves, we will advance toward our finish line - the restored kingdom of David. And when it's all over, we will be the winners!
