The Geulah and Our Responsibility
Kislev holds special spiritual potential: a time to transform darkness into light and strengthen our preparation for the Geulah (Redemption).
We are living in Acharit HaYamim — the final period preceding the Geulah, as recognized by leading Torah sages.
The Torah and Nevi’im (Prophets) provide essential keys to understanding the events of our time. In numerous Torah lectures available online, leading rabbanim examine contemporary events through biblical prophecies, the teachings of Chazal (our Sages), and classical Torah commentaries, explaining how these sources help us understand what is happening in the world today.
Yet understanding must lead to action.
Through Torah study, mitzvot (commandments) and teshuvah (returning to Hashem), we can help hasten the Geulah.
The Rambam (Maimonides) teaches that even one mitzvah can tip the balance of the entire world toward merit (Hilchot Teshuvah 3:4).
This Kislev, let each of us undertake one kabbalah — a concrete personal commitment, however small — recognizing the significance of our individual actions in preparing for the Geulah.
Further Study — Selected Torah Lectures
The following lectures are a small selection of the many available online in which rabbanim examine contemporary events through biblical prophecies, the teachings of Chazal and classical Torah commentaries.
1. Rav Yinon Kalazan
Tanach and Current Affairs: The Key to Understanding Reality
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A series examining contemporary events through the study of Tanach and its interpretation.
View lecture series — Official website
2. Rav Zamir Cohen
Prophecies of Acharit HaYamim
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An examination of biblical prophecies concerning Acharit HaYamim, Gog uMagog, Jerusalem, the Geulah and Yemot HaMashiach.
Watch lecture — Official YouTube channel
3. Rav Yosef Biton
Be’itah and Achishenah
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A discussion of the distinction between Redemption at its appointed time (Be’itah) and Redemption that is hastened (Achishenah).
Primary Torah Sources and Rabbinic Teachings
The Lubavitcher Rebbe — The Month of Light
Kislev
An explanation of the distinctive spiritual significance of Kislev, the transformation of darkness into light, and preparation for the Geulah.
Sanhedrin 98a — Be’itah and Achishenah
The distinction between Redemption at its appointed time and Redemption hastened through merit.
Rambam — Hilchot Teshuvah 3:4
The significance of a single mitzvah in tipping the balance of the entire world toward merit.
Rambam — Hilchot Teshuvah 7:5
The relationship between teshuvah and the Geulah.