
Rectifying the State of Israel: Rav Shlomo Katz on Rav Ginsburgh's Tikkun HaMedinah
by Rav Shlomo Katz
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61. Completing Tikkun HaMedinah with the Menorah’s Seventh Candle
Jul 17, 2025
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60. The Menorah’s Order and the Rectified State
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59. The Menorah as the Symbol of a Rectified State
Jul 17, 2025
47m 55s
58. Preparing for Mashiach’s Redemption
Jul 17, 2025
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57. Malchut: The World with a Divine King
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| 7/17/25 | ![]() 61. Completing Tikkun HaMedinah with the Menorah’s Seventh Candle | In this final episode, Rav Shlomo Katz celebrates the completion of Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s Tikkun HaMedinah. The menorah’s seventh candle, embodying Malchut’s humility, unifies all Sefirot, reflecting Torah, Am Yisrael, and Eretz Yisrael as one. Through aliyah, olim actualize this tikkun, transforming the Medinah into a divine monarchy for Mashiach. A call to live with Malchut’s consciousness, this episode inspires action amidst contemporary challenges. | 38m 35s | ||||||
| 7/17/25 | ![]() 60. The Menorah’s Order and the Rectified State | Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on the menorah’s order and placement in the Heichal, symbolizing Tikkun HaMedinah. The menorah’s seven branches, aligned with the Sefirot, channel divine light through chesed, tiferet, and yesod, illuminating love, balance, and Torah-madda unity. Aliyah empowers Am Yisrael to light these candles, transforming the Medinah into Malchut for Mashiach’s revelation. | 54m 36s | ||||||
| 7/17/25 | ![]() 59. The Menorah as the Symbol of a Rectified State | Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on the menorah as the symbol of a rectified Jewish state. Its straight branches, per the Rambam, reflect Malchut’s tikkun, uniting Torah and tradition against secular distortions. Through aliyah and Messianic consciousness, Am Yisrael illuminates the world, fulfilling Tikkun HaMedinah for Mashiach’s divine monarchy. | 47m 55s | ||||||
| 7/17/25 | ![]() 58. Preparing for Mashiach’s Redemption | Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on Malchut, addressing whether Am Yisrael should leave redemption to Mashiach. Through Torah, mitzvot, and aliyah, Jews create refined vessels for Mashiach’s revelation, uniting joy and pain in Tikkun HaMedinah. Malchut transforms Israel into a global light, fulfilling the divine mission in a world of challenges. | 40m 47s | ||||||
| 7/17/25 | ![]() 57. Malchut: The World with a Divine King | Rav Shlomo Katz introduces Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on Malchut, envisioning a world where a divine king, Mashiach Ben David, unites all nations under Torah’s truth. Malchut completes Yesod’s unification of Torah and madda, reflecting divine light without concealment. Through aliyah and Messianic consciousness, Am Yisrael prepares for a global monarchy of peace and prosperity, fulfilling Tikkun HaMedina. | 48m 14s | ||||||
| 7/17/25 | ![]() 56. Completing the Foundation for Malchut | Rav Shlomo Katz concludes Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on Yesod, unifying Torah and madda to reveal Hashem in all spheres. From Einstein’s potential to modern challenges, Yesod fosters a spiritual revolution, preparing Am Yisrael for Malchut’s divine monarchy. Through aliyah and new Torah-madda institutions, Jews can build a Torah-aligned state, advancing Tikkun HaMedina toward Messianic harmony. | 34m 42s | ||||||
| 7/17/25 | ![]() 55. Einstein, God, and Unifying Torah with Science | Rav Shlomo Katz delves into Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on Yesod, exploring Albert Einstein’s views on God and the potential for a Torah-aligned scientist to usher in Messianic energy. Yesod unifies Torah’s masculine (zachar) and science’s feminine (nekava) energies, revealing Hashem in all spheres. Through aliyah and new educational institutions, Am Yisrael can merge Torah and madda, fulfilling the divine dream of a Torah-aligned state. | 55m 39s | ||||||
| 7/17/25 | ![]() 54. Why Science Leans Left and Torah Right | Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on Yesod, addressing why science leans left and Torah right. Through a Kabbalistic lens, the Sefirot reveal science’s feminine (nekava) and Torah’s masculine (zachar) energies, requiring unification (zivug) to fulfill Am Yisrael’s dream of a divine dwelling place. By merging Torah and maddah through aliyah, this spiritual revolution sanctifies all wisdom, advancing Tikkun HaMedinah. | 39m 25s | ||||||
| 7/17/25 | ![]() 53. Yesod: Unifying Worlds and Fulfilling Jewish Dreams | Rav Shlomo Katz delves into Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on Yesod (foundation), the midda that unifies Torah and worldly wisdom—science, art, and more. Moving beyond fixing distortions, Yesod enables Am Yisrael to actualize divine potential in Eretz Yisrael, creating a dwelling place for Hashem. Through aliyah and a Torah-aligned state, this era fulfills the Jewish dream of merging all worlds, heralding redemption. | 33m 36s | ||||||
| 7/17/25 | ![]() 52. Who Belongs in Eretz Yisrael? | Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on who belongs in Eretz Yisrael, emphasizing a Torah-conscious connection to holiness (kedusha). Through the midst of Hod and Yehoshua’s three letters, the episode highlights that only Jews aligned with Torah and righteous Gentiles accepting Jewish sovereignty belong. By rejecting foreign elements and fostering a unified Jewish state, aliyah accelerates Tikkun HaMedinah, paving the way for Mashiach and eternal peace. | 45m 29s | ||||||
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| 7/17/25 | ![]() 51. The Immune System of Hod: Purifying Am Yisrael | Rav Shlomo Katz delves into Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on the midda of Hod (eternity, splendor) as a spiritual immune system for Am Yisrael. Working in harmony with Netzach, Hod purifies the nation by rejecting harmful elements and fostering gratitude for Eretz Yisrael’s divine gift. Through aliyah, Hod strengthens the Jewish soul’s connection to the land, enabling Tikkun HaMedinah and aligning Israel with its holy destiny. | 44m 20s | ||||||
| 7/17/25 | ![]() 50. Aliyah and Mashiach: Paving the Path to Redemption | Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on whether all Jews must make aliyah before Mashiach arrives. Drawing on the Rebbe’s insights, he frames aliyah as a spiritual act of paving the way for redemption, embodying Netzach (victory) and Hod (eternity) by connecting to Eretz Yisrael. While the final ingathering occurs post-Mashiach, those who make aliyah now illuminate the path for Klal Yisrael, fostering a Torah-aligned state and hastening Geulah. | 52m 04s | ||||||
| 7/17/25 | ![]() 49. Messianic Aliyah: Returning to the Inner Chamber of the King | Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s vision of aliyah as a Messianic act, driven by a consciousness of entering the “inner chamber of the King.” Unlike mere migration, aliyah requires aligning with Torah values, overcoming a flawed judicial system, and embodying Netzach (victory) and Hod (eternity) under inspired leadership. Rav Katz calls for a Jewish state that reflects Torah’s beauty, drawing Jews worldwide to return home and fulfill Tikkun HaMedinah toward Geulah. | 46m 58s | ||||||
| 7/17/25 | ![]() 48. Victory, Eternity, and Leadership: The Spiritual Power of Aliyah | Rav Shlomo Katz delves into Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on aliyah as a spiritual return to Eretz Yisrael, embodying Netzach (victory) over obstacles, Hod (eternity) through connection to Jewish destiny, and the orchestration of inspired leadership. Aliyah is not mere migration but a triumphant, eternal act of aligning with Torah and the Land of the Living. Rav Katz explores how this process overcomes fears and fosters unity, driving Tikkun HaMedinah toward redemption (Geulah). | 40m 38s | ||||||
| 7/17/25 | ![]() 47. Torah-Based Judicial Reform | Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s vision for judicial reform, emphasizing that Israel’s current system, rooted in foreign laws, lacks the Rachamim (compassion) of Torah law. A shallow view of Torah as harsh or irrelevant obscures its true beauty, rooted in Tiferet, which brings divine mercy to justice. Rav Katz calls for a deep, love-driven approach to reform, ensuring courts reflect Jewish identity and inspire trust, aligning with Tikkun HaMedina to create a compassionate, Torah-based society. | 40m 52s | ||||||
| 7/17/25 | ![]() 46. Tiferet’s Harmony: Living Torah Values in Israel | Rav Shlomo Katz introduces Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on Tiferet( beauty, harmony), the synthesis of Chesed (love) and Gevurah (strength), vital for a Torah-aligned Israel. Before Tiferet can manifest, the nation must settle the land, eliminate threats, and strengthen society through love-driven unity (Ahavat Yisrael). Rav Katz explores how this spiritual foundation counters fear and false narratives, paving the way for a judicial system rooted in Torah values, fostering trust and true Tikkun HaMedinah toward redemption (Geulah). | 52m 51s | ||||||
| 7/17/25 | ![]() 45. True Gevurah: Uprooting False Hopes for Israel’s Redemption | Rav Shlomo Katz concludes Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on gevurah (strength), emphasizing that it must flow from chesed( love) and yirah (awe of Hashem) to be unblemished. True gevurah decisively eliminates false hopes, like the notion of a Palestinian entity, that fuel terrorism, as seen in the Oslo Accords’ failures. Rav Katz calls for a spiritual metamorphosis to align Israel’s actions with Torah, uprooting threats and fostering a unified, love-driven path to Tikkun HaMedinah and Geulah (redemption). | 25m 42s | ||||||
| 7/17/25 | ![]() 44. Holy Revenge | Rav Shlomo Katz delves into Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on nikamah(revenge) as a sacred act when guided by chesed (love) and yirah (awe of Hashem). Exploring the aftermath of tragedies like October 7th, Rav Katz explains how true nikamah—far from barbarism—sanctifies God’s name by decisively removing threats to Am Yisrael. Rooted in love for the Jewish people and land, this gevurah (strength) restores dignity and deters enemies, paving the way for Tikkun HaMedinah and ultimate redemption (Geulah). | 50m 31s | ||||||
| 7/17/25 | ![]() 43. Yirah Unleashed: True Gevurah for Israel’s Redemption | Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on yirah (holy fear) as the inner dimension of gevurah (strength) in rectifying the State of Israel. When yirah is fixed—rooted in awe of Hashem alone, born from love (chesed)—it empowers a clear-minded, unstoppable gevurah to eliminate threats and reclaim the Holy Land. Rav Katz connects this to today’s challenges, urging a fearless commitment to Torah and Am Yisrael to transform fear into strength, paving the way for true redemption (Geulah). | 51m 32s | ||||||
| 7/17/25 | ![]() 42. The Fourth Group: The Ideal Right-Wing Vision for Israel | In this episode, Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s vision of the ideal right-wing political party, embodied by the fourth group at Yam Suf, led by Nachshon ben Aminadav. Unlike the other groups—those who sought to return to Egypt, fight without purpose, or flee to the desert—this group advances with unyielding faith in Hashem and a clear Messianic goal: redemption (Geulah). Discover how this platform, rooted in the Kabbalistic world of Atzilut | 48m 35s | ||||||
| 7/17/25 | ![]() 41. Four Groups at Yam Suf: Politics, Kabbalah, and Israel’s Path | Rav Shlomo Katz unpacks Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on the four groups of Jews at Yam Suf, each with a distinct response to crisis: return to Egypt, fight, flee to the desert, or advance through faith. Discover how three of these approaches mirror modern Israeli political ideologies—leftist appeasement, right-wing activism, and religious escapism—and align with the Kabbalistic worlds of Asiyah (action), Yetzirah (formation), and Beriah (creation). Rav Katz reveals how these perspectives shape Israel’s challenges and the path to true rectification through spiritual awareness and action. | 52m 54s | ||||||
| 7/17/25 | ![]() 40. Chesed and Gevurah: Love as the Foundation of Israel’s Strength | Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s teachings on the interplay of chesed (loving-kindness) and gevurah (strength) in rectifying the State of Israel. Discover how love must precede strength, as exemplified by Nachshon ben Aminadav’s courageous leap into the Sea of Reeds, driven by devotion to God and Israel. Rav Katz unpacks how chesed empowers gevurah to confront challenges, from combating evil to building a holy nation, offering a profound vision for aligning the Jewish people with their divine purpose through love-infused action. | 41m 13s | ||||||
| 7/17/25 | ![]() 39. The Holy Pride of Jewish Labor (Avoda Ivrit) | Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh’s profound teachings on Avoda Ivrit (Jewish Labor), emphasizing the spiritual and practical importance of physical work in the Land of Israel. Discover how labor fosters an intimate connection between the Jewish people and their homeland, akin to a marriage, and why embracing honest work is a mitzvah that uplifts both the individual and the nation. Rav Katz delves into the Torah’s call to overcome societal stigmas about manual labor, addressing modern challenges like unemployment and reliance on foreign workers, and offers a vision for rectifying Israel through dedicated, love-infused work. | 39m 53s | ||||||
| 7/17/25 | ![]() 38. A Chain of Love Across the Land | When we speak of settling the Land of Israel, it’s not about politics. It’s about love. It’s about a deep, sacred bond between the Jewish people and our eternal soulmate—the Land itself.Rav Shlomo Katz shares the heartfelt and holy vision of creating a ratzef shel ahavah, a continuous chain of Jewish presence across the Land. Every Jewish home, every planted tree, every kiss upon the soil—each one becomes a point in a constellation of covenantal love.Drawing from Chazal, from Rav Ginsburgh, and from his own life experiences, Rav Shlomo brings down a teaching that is as practical as it is poetic. Financial independence from foreign powers, returning to agriculture, teaching our children to touch the Land with their own hands—these aren’t extras. They are acts of marital devotion, ways to express real ahavah through rooted presence.From the aftermath of 1967 to the small lemon trees growing in a Jewish yard today, the mission is the same: to create not just a nation, but a home. A marriage. A living, breathing testimony that this love is not an idea. It’s a reality.Because when the Land is loved with presence and passion, it responds. And the shechinah begins to dwell once again. | 45m 37s | ||||||
| 7/16/25 | ![]() 37. The Land is Our Bride | What does it mean to marry the Land of Israel?Rav Shlomo Katz takes us deep into one of the most powerful and poetic truths in all of Torat Eretz Yisrael: our relationship with the Land is like that of a groom and his bride. It’s not just ownership. It’s not just residence. It’s love. And real love demands presence, devotion, and action.Drawing from the words of the prophets, Rav Ginsburgh's teachings, and the deepest chords of our people’s yearning, this shiur explores how that love is expressed in its most tangible form—through settling, working, and developing the land. Not out of nationalism, not out of ideology, but from the same overflowing heart that wants to nurture a beloved.We are reminded that proclaiming sovereignty is not enough. The relationship becomes whole only when we act like those who are in love, with effort, passion, and consistency. This is not metaphorical; it’s agricultural, practical, emotional, and deeply spiritual.If we want the Land to thrive, we must become the devoted partner she deserves. | 46m 11s | ||||||
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