Additional Reading

The Jewish people have been redeemed twice before—once from Egyptian servitude and again from Babylonian exile. So what is it about the current dispersion that assures us the next redemption will be a permanent homecoming?

Skeptic: Why must it be this way? Why must we be in the dark, unable to truly see the fruits of our labor until the entire "process" is complete?

We already know from our sages that the purpose behind creation of this world is G‑d's desire to dwell in the lowest realms. But what did they mean by lowest?

Skeptic: There is something about your "perfect" world that is disturbing to me. I, for one, would not surrender my freedom for the sake of perfection!

What is the deeper meaning behind the argument regarding the material of which the walls of Jerusalem will be built when Moshiach comes? Is there really a difference whether they will be constructed of onyx or jasper?

Skeptic: You are doing injustice to the idea with your insistence on preserving the concept exactly as the Prophets spoke of it. Why don't you take the gist of what "Moshiach" stands for and discard its out-of-date packaging?

Imagine if everyone saw you as you really are, as you see yourself. And you looked at everyone else and saw them as they see themselves. Our world would be a very different place, wouldn't it?

There will be no police during the Messianic Era. What then will motivate people to that which is right?

Skeptic: To talk about a universal belief in G-d is one thing. But a Holy Temple, with animal sacrifices whose blood is sprinkled on the altar...?