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When Israel plants vineyards and sows fields in desolation, know that redemption is near, as it is written, ‘And they shall rebuild the ruined cities and inhabit them’ (Amos 9:14).

-Midrash Tanchuma, Bechukotai 3

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  • Before the Messiah comes, there will be a great war involving all the nations. They will gather against Israel, but the Holy One, Blessed be He, will deliver His people with a mighty hand.
  • The Holy One, Blessed be He, has set a time for redemption, but if Israel merits, the Messiah will come earlier.
  • Just as the seventh day of creation was sanctified and made holy, so too will the seventh millennium be a time of holiness and rest for the righteous.
  • Elijah will not come until the generation is entirely guilty or entirely righteous.
  • The time of redemption will come suddenly, as it is written: ‘The Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple’ (Malachi 3:1).
  • The coming of the Messiah is delayed only by the deeds of humanity, but the year 6,000 will not pass without His arrival.