Red Heifers are Born in Israel and Texas

In the Torah, in Parasha Hukkat (Numbers 19-22), G-d commanded the people of Israel:

The commandment concerning the ashes of the red heifer was one of the most important commandments and was connected to the Temple worship. In the times of the Tabernacle and the First and Second Temples nobody could enter the Tabernacle or the Temple unless the person was ritually clean. The ashes of the red heifer were prepared from a perfect animal which was completely red. The ashes were usually prepared on the Mount of Olives and used to purify people who had come in contact with a dead body which is one of the most unclean situations. In other cases the Jews could purify themselves in running water, usually in a Mikvah. In almost every Jewish house of those times there were Mikvas and there were also public Mikvas. In archeological diggings which were done in the Old City area, Masada and other places many Mikvas were discovered. G-d's commandment for the Jews to be ritually clean was so important because G-d required them to be a holy people. One of the most important ideas of being a holy people means to be clean spiritually and physically. The purification by water or the ashes of the red heifer meant not only a physical purification and cleaning but, even more than this, a spiritual purification. This is also the idea when Jews wash their hands at least three times before every meal even until now. When they wash their hands, they bless G-d and say: "Blessed art thou O Lord our G-d, King of the Universe, who hath sanctified us by His commandments and commanded us to wash the hands." In this way they not only purify and clean their hands physically but they make all the idea of the meal and the food a spiritual activity and not only a physical situation. This can give an idea to everyone of how important the idea of purification was and still is for the Jewish people.

The most important purification was with the ashes of the red heifer. As we see in the portion above, it was only used in cases where Jews came into contact with dead bodies and in this case only the ashes of the red heifer could purify them. This was especially so before they entered the Tabernacle or Temple which were the house of G-d, the most holy place in all the earth where G-d dwells and people could not enter when they were not ritually pure. They even took off their shoes and walked on the paths in their bare feet with great care and deep respect for the G-d of Israel.

Red heifers have not often been born in Israel. Sometimes only one in a generation or more. When it was born it was a miracle. It was always sufficient as only a small amount mixed with pure water was required for a long time. Nine red heifers were born during the time of the Tabernacle and the two Temples. The tenth, according to this tradition, will be born in the end-times for the Third Temple. Since the destruction of the Second Temple and in the time of the exile over the last 2000 years no red heifers have been born. But see how G-d is acting in His miraculous ways. After the godly rebirth of the State of Israel in 1948, and especially after the miraculous liberation of the Temple Mount in 1967, the call of G-d for the rebuilding of the Temple started and the Temple Mount Faithful Movement was founded to make this call of G-d a reality in our lifetime as G-d expected of the Israeli nation. At the same time the efforts and activities started to discover amounts of ashes which had been hidden by the priests before the destruction of the Second Temple for the generation of the redemption of Israel. Archeological diggings were undertaken and still continue in the area of Jerusalem and Qumran in the Dead Sea area. Also news of red heifers began to appear. A red heifer was born in northern Israel and less than a year ago in the Ayalon valley not far from Jerusalem where David defeated Goliath another red heifer was born. Not only have red heifers been born in Israel but also in the United States on the ranches of Zionist Christians, friends and lovers of Israel. It is not an accident that red heifers were born on such ranches. It was at the same time a message from G-d that He will bless those who bless Israel and only on such ranches could such a holy heifer be born.

One year ago a perfect red heifer was born on a ranch in Texas of a member and friend of The Temple Mount and Land of Israel Faithful Movement. A few years ago when I used to speak in the area about the vision and activities of the Movement for the rebuilding of the Temple and the need to renew the life of Israel as it was in the Biblical times, this rancher used to come and take part in these meetings. Immediately, he and his family were very special to me. Their love for the G-d and people of Israel and the vision of the rebuilding of the Temple moved my heart. In the meetings I felt a deep need to ask him whether a red heifer had already been born on his ranch. It was G-d Who pushed me to ask the question again and again. I knew, and it was a deep feeling in my heart which only G-d could have put there, that on his ranch a red heifer would soon be born. One day about a year ago when I was back in my lovely city, Jerusalem, I received a letter from this wonderful rancher and the exciting message was: "A red heifer has been born on my ranch." In what exciting and special ways G-d is acting! At the same time, I received a phone call from another member and friend, Sam Peak, who also brought me this joyful message. He also asked how to handle the heifer and how to raise her according to the godly Jewish law. A red heifer needs to be raised and handled in a very special way like a holy thing which is completely dedicated to G-d. It has to be raised in a very special, clean stall and to be fed with special food, and even to be spoiled. She cannot be raised with other calves and especially not with males. It is forbidden to use her for any work or any other needs of the rancher. I gave them all the details and I thanked G-d for His kindness towards His people, Israel, and those who are fighting for the rebuilding of the Temple. It is this kindness and a clear message from G-d to His people, Israel, that the time for the rebuilding of the Temple has come and G-d is no longer prepared to wait. More than this, He cannot wait. It is no accident that for almost 2000 years no red heifers were born and now they are coming one after another, in Israel and on the ranches of friends of Israel.

These two red heifers were dedicated by The Temple Mount and Land of Israel Faithful Movement to be used when they are three years old and have continued to be perfect red heifers for the preparation of the ashes of the red heifer for the Third Temple. When the Third Temple, which is soon to be rebuilt, is completed, the ashes are a condition for the renewal of the worship in the Temple, firstly to purify the priests and Levites who will worship in the Temple and then the Israelis who will come to worship the G-d of Israel in the Temple. We want to be ready for this moment and we feel and know that time is short and all the events are leading us to this moment. When G-d started to send these red heifers it was also a message from Him that time is short.

My friend o f the Faithful Movement, Ze'ev bar Tov and I had the privilege of seeing and checking for ourselves this special red heifer in Texas. She really looked perfect. Although we had not planned it, our visit to the ranch coincided with the week in which the Parasha Hukkat which deals with the law of the ashes of the red heifer was read in the synagogues. It was again a clear godly message for us that the birth of the red heifer on this ranch was not an accident and even the timing was a godly timing. It was one of the most exciting moments in my life and I felt the presence of the G-d of Israel on this ranch and in this family. I immediately knew that G-d had brought me to the United States and to that place to see His miracles and these wonderful friends and lovers of the G-d and people of Israel whom I had met so often in various places in the United States. He wanted to show me in which wonderful miraculous ways He is fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah 49:22-23; 66:18-24; Zecharaiah 8:20-23 and other prophecies of Isaiah and other prophets.

When the rancher and Sam Peak asked what name should be given to the heifer, the name Geula — redemption — immediately came to my mind. I really felt that this special event represents one of the most exciting events of the redemption of Israel at this prophetic end-time which we are now experiencing. The red heifer which was born in Israel I named Tsiona — to Zion — the most important name of the Temple Mount, which is Mt.Moriah. We are really living in very exciting days. It is such a privilege for this generation.

When the red heifer from Texas is ready, she will be brought to Israel and handed over to the Temple Mount Faithful in a special ceremony. This will be a great day and a blessing, not only for Israel, but also for our faithful friends all over the world who decided to bless Israel and G-d is blessing them. It will be a great day for the rancher in Texas who dedicated himself with such special devotion to raise this red heifer and to follow the godly law so very carefully. We thank him for this and may G-d continue to bless him.

Today red heifers are also being raised in Mississippi. We are also checking other places. One thing is certain, G-d is sending many red heifers which has not happened in such numbers in the past. What I wonder is how so many people are too blind to see what G-d is doing with Israel at this exciting time and even try to stop G-d from acting together with Israel to fulfill and accomplish His prophetic end-time plans together with His people, Israel. In Israel in the secular press and in other places in the world, articles have been published which stated that the birth of a red heifer is a big danger like an atom bomb because it will open the door and the ability for millions of Jews to purify themselves and to walk on the Temple Mount and in this way liberate it from the Islamic occupation and rebuild the Temple. I can only wonder how they can differentiate between day and night if they see so poorly and how they cannot see the appearance of G-d and His word before their eyes at this exciting time. None of them or any of the enemies of G-d and Israel can stop the determined decision of G-d to accomplish His prophetic end-time plans with Israel, to very soon rebuild His house and to bring Mashiach ben David in our lifetime. The process of the redemption of Israel will continue and soon be accomplished. This is the message, not only for Israel, but for all the nations. In the G-d of Israel we trust.

The godly commandment regarding the ashes of the red heifer is one of the most mysterious. In all the commandments which G-d gave to Israel, He explained the reason and purpose of the commandment and why it is so important to fulfill it. In the commandment relating to the ashes of the red heifer we are not told how it can clean unclean Israelis. The explanation is that in this important commandment He expected Israel to implicitly obey with no questions and to show Him that we obey even when we don't know how the ashes can purify and Israel really obeyed and kept this important commandment with complete obedience and showed G-d how much they believe, love and appreciate Him. We want to continue and show G-d the same in our lifetime. We want to see the renewal of the worship in the Third Temple with a perfect purification and obedience. We than G-d that He gave us the privilege to be born, to live and to act for Him at such a special and exciting time. Thank you G-d.