A widely shared video by Rabbi Uri Pilchowski, a senior educator at Nefesh B’Nefesh, is drawing attention for its message about faith, history and what he describes as both visible and hidden miracles surrounding Israel since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.
The video, which has circulated heavily on social media despite its length, examines a series of military, strategic and spiritual developments that have unfolded in Israel in the months following the attack. Pilchowski argues that many of these moments, when viewed individually, may appear coincidental but together form a pattern that echoes earlier chapters in Jewish and Israeli history.
In the presentation, Pilchowski distinguishes between “open miracles” that are immediately apparent and quieter developments that only become meaningful in hindsight. He says many of the latter have gone largely unnoticed by the public.
Pilchowski frames his analysis around a well known Chanukah phrase, “Bayamim ha’hem bazman hazeh,” commonly translated as “In those days, at this time.” He explains that the phrase is meant to convey that miracles associated with ancient Jewish history are not confined to the past but can recur in later generations under similar circumstances.
He draws parallels between the current period and pivotal moments in Israel’s history, including the Six Day War and the Yom Kippur War, suggesting that recent events should be understood within a broader historical and spiritual continuum.
“This is not about spectacle,” Pilchowski says in the video. “It’s about perspective.”
Viewers are encouraged to watch the video in full, as Pilchowski builds his argument gradually, connecting historical precedent with contemporary events. Supporters say the presentation offers a reframing of recent history that is both sobering and emotionally resonant.
Pilchowski concludes by suggesting that some miracles are not immediately recognizable and often require reflection to fully understand and that once seen, they fundamentally change how events are perceived.
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