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4. A War of Kiddush Hashem
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- Mar 23, 2026
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Summary
Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David open one of the deepest foundations of מלחמה in Torah: when a Jew fights to protect Am Yisrael , he is not only defending lives — he is fighting a war of Kiddush Hashem . Learning through Tanach , Chazal , and Rambam , Rav Shlomo explores the greatness of the chayalim , the holiness of the war camp, and the responsibility to understand battle not as personal vengeance, but as מלחמות השם. From Moshe Rabbeinu and David HaMelech , to Rachav’s words after the victory over Pharaoh, to the tragic humiliation of Shaul HaMelech , this shiur shows that every Jewish victory reveals Hashem in the world — and every Jewish loss is, chalilah , a chillul Hashem. Rav Shlomo also speaks painfully and honestly about the strange reality of Jews trying to leave Eretz Yisrael through Egypt at a moment when we are living through open miracles here, and what that says about our consciousness of geulah , fear, and closeness to Hashem. The episode closes with a live warning siren going off in the middle of the room — a jarring reminder that these teachings are not theoretical. They are being learned in real time, in the heart of the story itself. ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening Sponsorships and Dedication 01:34 Introducing the Epic Chapter of Hilchos Milchama 02:59 The Great Merit of Soldiers Fighting for Israel 05:28 Moshe Rabbeinu’s Call to Fight for Hashem 08:42 Rav Kahane on War Not Being Personal Vengeance 10:30 Rachav’s Words to the Spies after Israel’s Victory 13:19 Aftermath: Supporting Oppressed Nations Beyond Ourselves 14:48 Every Loss Is a Chillul…