The melech haolam project

A Prophetic Revelation: Restoring the Rains to Israel

This prophetic experience marked a true turning point for me. When the rains returned to Israel after the launch of the *Melech HaOlam* project, I knew this was real—and that I had a true mission in the world. This pivotal moment underscores the extraordinary nature of my journey. Here’s how it unfolded.

In late 2010, shortly after returning to New York from my first trip to Israel, I experienced a profound revelation—a moment that resembled prophecy. Prior to this, I had passionately emphasized the importance of precise pronunciation in blessings, particularly the phrase "*Melech HaOlam*" (מלך העולם). I stressed the need to separate the final letter "ך" in "*מלך* Melech*" (King) from the "ה" in "*העולם HaOlam*" (of the Universe). I had spoken about this publicly, receiving encouraging feedback from gatherings at the Carlebach Shul and other communities.

Two weeks after returning to New York, I made the decision to make Aliyah to Israel. One afternoon, while parked on the Upper West Side on West End Avenue in Manhattan, I switched off my car’s engine and was suddenly struck by a revelation. A message came to me: the way blessings were being pronounced was connected to the drought in Israel, which had endured for decades. Unsure of what I was seeing, I called my friend Zvi and asked him about the gematria (numerical value) of certain words. 

"*מלך Melech*" (King) equals 90  

"*העולם HaOlam*" (of the Universe) equals 151  

As I examined the letters, I noticed that the "ה" looked closed, resembling a "ח" (Chet). This discrepancy suggested a subtle yet crucial error in pronunciation. So, I added 3 to the gematria of 151, reflecting the higher numerical value of "ח" (8) compared to "ה" (5). 

Adjusted "*העולם HaOlam*" equals 154  

Next, I combined the gematria of the final letter "ך" in "*מלך*" (20) with the numerical value of "ח" (8), bringing the total to 272. 

Curious, I asked Zvi if he knew a word with the gematria of 272. He answered, "*רעב Ra'av*" (famine). This realization confirmed that I was on the right path, and more insight began to unfold. 

At that moment, the word "*אלהינו Eloheinu*" (Our G-d) appeared in my mind, and I asked Zvi for its gematria. 

"*אלהינו Eloheinu*" equals 102  

Then it hit me—when pronounced correctly, the phrase "*אלהינו מלך העולם Eloheinu Melech HaOlam*" adds up to 343, which is the same gematria as "*גשם Geshem*" (Rain). This realization left me spellbound. The insight was clear: correcting the pronunciation of this blessing could play a role in bringing rain back to Israel.

Determined to act on this revelation, I eagerly shared it with others. In 2011, I made Aliyah and printed 100,000 flyers detailing the connection between the proper pronunciation of blessings and the gematria of rain. These flyers were distributed throughout Israel and Orthodox communities worldwide.

The results were nothing short of miraculous. As soon as the flyers were in circulation, the rains began to fall. The rainfall persisted, and the Kinneret rose to its highest level in 30 years—a powerful testament to the significance of this revelation and the collective impact of Jews reciting blessings with precision. 

This experience affirmed that even the smallest correction, made with intention, can unlock profound change. It also reminded me of the power of faith, action, and listening to the messages HaShem sends us in subtle and extraordinary ways.