For the first time in history, the President of the United States, the leader of the most powerful nation on earth, publicly called upon the Jewish people to observe this coming Shabbos, from sundown on May 15 to nightfall on May 16.

A remarkable moment in Jewish history.

Chazal teach that if Klal Yisrael would properly keep Shabbos, the Geulah would come.

Perhaps the world itself is reminding us of the power we already hold in our hands.

This Shabbos, let us embrace its holiness with pride, joy, and unity, and may the light of Shabbos usher in the final Geulah.