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7. When the Talmud Forbids Ascending to Israel | The Three Oaths (AWAKEN & REBUILD | Haggai)

What are the mysterious “Three Oaths” mentioned in the Talmud? According to Ketubot 111a, the Jewish people swore not to “ascend as a wall” — not to return to the Land of Israel en masse — and the nations, in turn, took oaths of their own. For centuries, this brief but powerful teaching has sparked deep debate about exile, redemption, and the balance between human initiative and divine timing. In this class, we’ll explore: The Talmudic source and its connection to Shir HaShirim The meaning of “ascending as a wall” and why it matters Historical and modern interpretations — from Rashi and the Ramban to later rabbinic thought How these oaths shaped Jewish understanding of exile, redemption, and the return to the Land of Israel Join us for a thought-provoking study that bridges Talmud, history, and theology, revealing how a few lines of text continue to shape the spiritual and national consciousness of the Jewish people. 📖 Part of our ongoing series -- AWAKEN & REBUILD -- on the book of Haggai (Chagai)