3. The Hidden Army Fighting for Israel

In this episode of The Laws of War and Peace, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David open a deeper dimension of Jewish war that most people never think about: when Am Yisrael goes out to battle, it is not only the soldiers on the ground and not only the Ribbono Shel Olam above — the neshamos of tzaddikim from across the generations join the fight as well.Learning from Midrash, Zohar, and the teachings brought in Hilchos Milchamah VeShalom, Rav Shlomo explores how Moshe Rabbeinu, Mordechai, Eliyahu HaNavi, the avos, nevi’im, and tzaddikim are somehow bound up with the souls of today’s chayalim. At the same time, he reveals the frightening parallel: the forces of evil also awaken in times of geulah and gather around Yerushalayim.This is a shiur about the hidden spiritual front of war, the mystery of Jewish strength, the danger of kochi ve’otzem yadi, and the living awareness that Israel never goes to battle alone.----------For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.comJoin Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_tCHAPTERS00:00 Opening Donation and Prayer for the Sick01:39 Forgetting the Ribono Shel Olam Leads to War03:14 Midrash: Eliyahu Calls on the Patriarchs and Prophets07:12 Partnership Between Heavenly Tzaddikim and Earthly Fighters10:49 The Flip Side: Evil Forces Awaken Against Israel13:29 Zohar Insight: Resurrection of Oppressive Kings16:10 The Symbolic 313 Number Among Enemies18:06 Bnei Yishmael Mobilized Against Jerusalem23:08 Souls of Tzaddikim Empowering Our Soldiers29:36 Unit Oversubscription and Volunteer Efforts31:23 Strength Lost When Forgetting Hashem32:40 October 7th Aftermath and Military Readiness33:51 Parallels Between Yom Kippur War and Current Conflict35:25 Living Amid Tzaddikim for the Wider Community