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Sunday, December 20, 2015

R. Moshe Shternbuch: If Russia conquers Istanbul put on your Sabbath finery for the Messiah

Some of you might recall this post which quoted the Vilna Gaon as saying that a war between Russia and Turkey would be a precursor to the Messiah's arrival. Someone questioned whether the Gaon actually said that. Thanks to Yonatan H who put me onto this audio of Rabbi Moshe Shternbuch, the head of the Badatz Eida Haredith in Jerusalem who says in the name of the Gaon (known as the Gra) that if Russia conquers Istanbul, get ready for the Messiah's arrival.

For the Hebrew readers, there's more here (including the audio).

Labels: Istanbul, Rav Moshe Shternbuch, Russia, Russian weapons, Syria, Turkey, Turkish army, Vilna Gaon

Name: Carl in Jerusalem

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