Galut

During this period of mourning for the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash, it is important to reiterate that we are also mourning for the exile, known as “Galut,” that was a direct result of the loss of our holy Temple.

The banishing of our people from the Land of Israel, resulted in the scattering of Jews all over the world. They were no longer living in their natural habitat. They were now strangers in foreign lands. They were guests in these various lands.

There were times when our hosts treated us well, but it never lasted indefinitely. It always ended in either expulsion, assimilation, or even extermination. In short, the Galut was, and remains a horrible curse for the Jewish people.

There are other tragic results from the Galut if today. The incredible ignorance of the majority of the Jewish people, is astounding. The “People of the Book,” are unaware of the basic tenets of Judaism. They substitute the knowledge and adherence to the Torah, with foreign unholy concepts. Many are “woke,” and their reason for living is to “feel good,” and “do whatever makes you happy.” These are the substituted values where the worst a person can be, is a racist.

The miracle of the survival of the Jewish people was only because never stopped believing in G-d. They remained steadfast in their religious observance and their devotion to the study of Torah.

With Hashem’s help, we were able to survive the Holocaust, and we were granted a Jewish homeland.

This period of time, should be one of reflection, where all Jews return to their Jewish roots. They must abandon the nonsense that they substitute for Torah principles. We are ready for a collective return of our people that we restore the beauty and holiness of days of old.