home / questions / top ten / Questions & Answers When Is Moshiach Coming? by Mendel Green When do they say Moshiach will come? —Jerry Hastening the Coming of Moshiach Date of Moshiach's Coming   What is Moshiach? When will Moshiach come? When will Moshiach come? 10 Questions about Resurrection of the Dead How can we identify Moshiach? Why did the Holocaust Happen? Why don't you accept Jesus as the Messiah? What is the purpose of the sacrificial offerings in the Holy Temple? What is the Livyatan? What will happen when Moshiach comes? In his article "Date of Moshiach's Coming" Rabbi Jacob I. Schochet writes: "The actual date of the Messianic redemption is a guarded mystery unknown to man. It will happen “in its time” (Isaiah 60:22), predetermined from the beginning of creation. This ultimate ketz (time for the ‘end’) is unconditional: it does not depend on Israel’s merit, as it is said, “For My own sake, for My own sake, I will do it..” (Isaiah 48:11); “I wrought for My Name’s sake that it should not be profaned in the eyes of the nations.” (Ezekiel 20:9) "Even so, the wording of Isaiah 60:22 seems to display a contradiction by stating “in its time I will hasten it”: “in its time” means a set date; “I will hasten it” means that it may occur earlier, before “its time.” The contradiction is resolved as follows: “If they are worthy — ‘I will hasten it;’ if not — ‘in its time.’  "The implication is clear: Moshiach can come any day, even before the predetermined date: “This day — if you will listen to His voice!” (Psalms 95:7) Every generation has a special ketz of its own, for, as stated, Moshiach is alive and present in every generation, albeit concealed. He is ready to be revealed at a moment’s notice. In the course of history prior to “its time” there are especially auspicious times when it is easier to effect his coming. To take advantage of these, to hasten the redemption, that depends completely on us." How to hasten Moshiach's arrival Inner Awareness: Be prepared. Think about Moshiach. Become aware of the feelings and emotions which accompany the advent of such an extraordinary time. Anticipation: Actively waiting for the Geulah hastens its arrival and, although Moshiach may tarry, this merely serves to intensify our longing for him. We know and believe that his arrival is imminent. As such, we should permeate our lives with expectation and hope. Study about Moshiach: Study topics relating to the Geulah. As we stand on the threshold of a new era we should study the parts of Torah which discuss this theme, and become knowledgeable in all there is to know about this subject. The greatest fear is fear of the unknown. Learning about Moshiach will help us conquer our fears, and will make us feel comfortable with the idea of Moshiach. Good Deeds: One good deed may tip the scales and bring merit to the entire world. We must increase in performing good deeds, both toward our fellow man and toward G-d, while specifically intending to hasten the Redemption. Every time we assist a needy person, every charitable act, every effort in studying the Torah and fulfilling its precepts - all these actions hasten the Geulah. Beseeching G-d: When our ancestors cried out to G-d and implored for deliverance, they were redeemed from Egypt. We, too, must entreat and pray to G-d, asking Him to speedily send us Moshiach and usher in the Geulah for every day in Exile is a wasted opportunity. Unity: Notwithstanding the idyllic ritual observance in the days of the Second Temple, dissension, gratuitous hatred and divisiveness, caused the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash and the present Galut. Rectification of this condition will bring about the restoration of the Beit Hamikdash and the Messianic Redemption.