The Holiday of Nikama - The Jewish Truth Bomb
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Lenny Goldberg delivers a fiery, unapologetic meditation on vengeance as a divine imperative in Jewish tradition, reframing Passover’s seventh day not as a moment of restrained joy but as a celebration of divine retribution. He dismantles the common narrative that Judaism mourns the drowning of the Egyptians, arguing instead that the Torah’s explicit, graphic descriptions of the Egyptians’ demise—'thrashed like straw,' 'sunk like lead'—are not barbaric but essential proof of God’s justice. Drawing from Midrash, Psalms, and prophetic texts like Ezekiel 38, he asserts that vengeance is not only permissible but necessary for the sanctification of God’s name (Kiddush Hashem). The holiday of Passover, he insists, is not just about liberation but about the obliteration of evil—what he calls 'Chag HaHashmada,' the holiday of extermination. He connects this to contemporary realities, declaring that the desire to see Iran and Hezbollah destroyed is not sadism, but spiritual fulfillment. Ultimately, he argues that redemption is not passive: it requires Jewish courage, national unity, and active resistance—because God’s judgment is only executed through human agency. If we stand firm, the Messiah may come 'on the clouds of glory'; if not, we risk repeating the tragedies of the Holocaust and October 7th. This episode is a radical reclamation of Jewish strength, reframing national trauma as sacred purpose.
The seventh day of Passover is not a day of sadness over the Egyptians' death but a holiday celebrating divine vengeance—'Chag HaHashmada'—where the downfall of evil is central to redemption.
The Song of the Sea is not just about salvation; it’s a graphic, celebratory account of the Egyptians’ agonizing deaths, proving God’s justice and the necessity of vengeance.
Vengeance is not barbaric—it’s a spiritual duty. The Tzaddik wants to see vengeance because it confirms that God rules the world and judges the wicked.
God tempts nations like Gog and Magog to attack Israel so they can be judged, turning global hatred into a divine mechanism for justice.
Redemption depends on human action: the Temple won’t fall from the sky, and the Messiah won’t come unless we are willing to fight and stand alone against the nations.
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Passover, the Inflatable Business, and the War That Stole My Income
Lenny Goldberg opens with a personal anecdote about losing 100,000 shekels in his inflatable business due to the war starting on the day before Ta'anit Esther, the busiest day of his year. Despite the financial loss, he expresses gratitude for being alive in Israel and transitions into a deeper theological reflection on Passover.
The Midrash That Explains Why the Egyptians Were Washed Ashore
Goldberg analyzes the Midrash that explains why the Egyptians were washed up on the shore after drowning—so the Israelites could see their enemies’ downfall with their own eyes. He argues this was not just for closure, but for the spiritual satisfaction of witnessing divine justice.
Vengeance Is a Tzaddik’s Desire: The Psalm That Proves It
Drawing from Psalms, Goldberg claims that King David’s joy in vengeance proves that a righteous person desires to see evil punished. He cites Moses’ desire to see vengeance against the Midianites before his death as proof that vengeance is a spiritual necessity.
The Real Reason for Half a Hallel on the Seventh Day of Passover
Goldberg refutes the myth that we do half a Hallel because we’re sad about the Egyptians’ deaths. He explains the Talmudic reason: the Passover sacrifice is identical each day, unlike Sukkot, so full Hallel isn’t required.
The Song of the Sea Is About the Drowning, Not Just the Salvation
Goldberg dissects the Song of the Sea, showing that over half the verses describe the Egyptians’ gruesome deaths in vivid detail—thrashed like straw, sunk like lead—proving that the celebration is about justice, not just liberation.
“The Messiah doesn't have to come on a donkey. He can also come on Ananeh Deshmaya, on the clouds of glory. That's the way we want it.”
“He calls the Shvi of Pesach, the seventh day of Passover, Chag HaHashmada. The holiday of the extermination.”
“If we're willing to be an Amalavadad Yishkon, if we're not afraid to stand alone against the nations and do what we have to do and believe in Hashem, it's going to come out the good way.”
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