As news spread of the collapse of Bashar Assad’s regime in Syria, a striking ancient Nevuah attributed to Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai (Rashbi) has resurfaced, hinting at profound implications for Geualah & Klal Yisrael.
The prophecy, recorded in the Sefer Otzar Midrashim, describes events that signal redemption for Israel. According to the text (attached below), Rashbi, while in hiding in a cave, received divine messages from a Malach detailing future occurrences. One passage seems particularly relevant to today’s events:
“And it is a sign for you, when you see that an Eastern Nero has fallen, and in Damascus the kingdom of the Bnei Mizrach collapses, then the salvation of Israel will sprout, and Mashiach ben David will arise and ascend to Jerusalem.”
Some scholars have noted a fascinating numerical connection: the gematria of “Eastern Nero” matches the name “Bashar Assad.” This alignment, coupled with the timing of Assad’s reported downfall, has sparked debate about whether this prophecy is unfolding before our eyes.
The fall of Damascus may signal not just regional shifts but a heralding of redemption and a divine turning point for Am Yisrael.
As events in Syria continue to unfold, the words of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai offer a powerful lens through which to interpret the present and anticipate the future.
May the words of the Rashbi be Mikuyam and may we merit to see the Geulah speedily in our days.
As I have said many times, these are biblical times. Listen to this. INSANE! pic.twitter.com/rMvG0wzYGu
— Hillel Fuld (@HilzFuld) December 8, 2024
Why is this different this when Assad took power 50 years ago ?
Wasn’t that also
“In Damascus the kingdom of the Bnei Mizrach collapses.”
“Some scholars”
If you can’t name the scholars, then they’re really just “some enthusiastic Jews on WhatsApp”
There’s two types of people: the type that get excited about something like this and the type that thinks it’s a stupid stretch and that something like this comes around every couple of months predicting Moshiach.
Some people actually went and told George W Bush that he was Gog of Gog uMagog because “Gog” sounds vaguely like “George,” for goodness sake.
Every single revelation that unfolds is an opportunity for hope that the Geulah is unfolding for us iy”H! Bimhara Biyomeinu!
Every single revelation that unfolds is an opportunity for hope that the Geulah is unfolding for us iy”H! Bimhara Biyomeinu!
I say dayeinu, whatever Hashem gives us I am thankful