Jabotinsky The Man Who Brought Moshiach Closer

Jabotinsky: The Man Who Brought Moshiach Closer

When we speak of people who changed the course of Jewish history, we often name prophets, kings, rabbis, and sages. But some names are not just written in the chronicles of the Jewish people—they become part of their destiny. One such name is Ze’ev Jabotinsky.

He was not a prophet in the traditional sense. He did not receive divine revelations. Yet his words were prophetic, and his actions were transformative. He saw the future of the Jewish people as clearly as Moses saw the Promised Land from the summit of Mount Nebo. And he did not just see—he acted to make that future a reality.

From Vision to Statehood

Jabotinsky wrote that Jews must return to their land and build a state of their own. His essay, “The Iron Wall,” written in 1923, became a prophetic document explaining that without strength, without defense, without a Jewish army, there would be no peace for the Jewish people.

At the time, his ideas seemed too radical to many. When he told rabbis that Jews needed to prepare for mass immigration to Palestine, they replied: “Who do you think you are—Moses?”

But history proved that he was right.

It took Moses 40 years to lead the Jewish people to the Land of Israel.
Jabotinsky wrote “The Iron Wall” in 1923, and by 1948, the State of Israel was established.
He did it in even less time than Moses.

Not Just Waiting for Moshiach—Bringing Him Closer

Jewish tradition teaches us to await the arrival of Moshiach. But can we just wait?

Moshiach does not come to those who sit idly by. Moshiach comes to those who act.

Jabotinsky did more to bring Moshiach than anyone else in the 20th century:
• He gave the Jewish people the idea of independence.
• He prepared a generation of fighters for freedom.
• He laid the foundations for Israel’s military and political strength.

Today, Israel exists, it thrives, it defends its people. This is not just a historical inevitability—it is a miracle.

Divine Providence in Israel’s History

The Talmud teaches: “Not even a single leaf falls from a tree without the will of Heaven.”

The fact that Israel lives, wins, and prospers—is a divine blessing. Since its founding, Israel has fought on multiple fronts—and prevailed. For over 75 years.

Those who criticize Zionism refuse to see the hand of God in history. But if God were against Zionism, could Israel even exist? Could it have survived 1948? 1967? 1973?

Zionism is from God.
Just as the Jewish people, Zionism, and Jabotinsky were chosen and blessed.

Not Just Words—Action

Rabbis preserve tradition. They teach. They explain. And that is important.
But Jabotinsky did more.

He made the dream a reality.
He turned words into actions.
He created the world in which Jews live today.

Jabotinsky understood: It is not words that bring Moshiach—it is deeds.
To wait for Moshiach does not mean only to pray—it means to build the world for him to come into.

Conclusion

Today, 87 streets in Israel bear his name. This is not just a tribute. It is a recognition that he changed the destiny of the Jewish people.

His words were prophetic.
His deeds were redemptive.
He was not Moses, but he led the Jewish people to the Land of Israel.
And that is an undeniable miracle.

Jabotinsky proved one thing: Moshiach does not come by himself. He is brought closer by those who act.