To Am Yisroel, the entire Jewish nation, we, the handicapped, have spoken very much that life as we know it is coming to an end. The "lie" (the attractivness of physical pleasures over spiritual endeavors) is being slaughtered and the truth is being revealed (it is understood that as people begin to base their lives more and more on physical pleasures and the satisfaction of their own physical desires it creates a deep selfishness that destroys societal bonds.
We know that before us now there is great danger. Danger not only to Am Yisroel, but to the entire world. We know that the world is facing terrible possibilities, terrible disasters.
The Gezeira (Godly "judgement" that handles situations with firm strictness) is out. But we can soften it, we can reduce it. We can pass through the danger safely, unharmed, ready to greet Moshiach Tzidkeinu (the Righteous Messiah). But how? Each individual can do Teshuva (a sincere taking-stock of one's existence and a complete re-dedication to Godliness), but now it is not enough. Individual Teshuva is not enough.
So what can we do?, I will tell you - even though I know that most of you are not ready for it. But at least I will tell you, so that when the time comes you might remember my words and at the last minute save yourselves.
Now there is only one thing that can save us - the thing that has always saved the Jews (throughout our history). And that is to come before God, one nation together, and ask for Mechila (forgiveness) and salvation.
Every Shomer Shabbos (those who are Sabbath observant and who have a clearer understanding of the implications of their actions ) all over the world, together at the same time, must go out into the street, put on sack cloths (burlap garments worn in previous eras to show that the wearer is so utterly unconcerned with matters of personal comfort he is even willing to wear burlap -- extremely uncomfortable against the skin) , ashes on their head (a sign of mourning), men separate and women separate (to enforce the modesty our generation is lacking), with the children, with tears flowing.
Tears of regret (for missing the meaning of God's previous messages), tears of love (that we are being given the chance to show our regret and thereby "sweeten" harsh judgements). Tears begging mechila, tears begging for the Messianic age, saying Selichos (hearfelt prayers asking God for forgiveness), and Viduy (a heartful confession that we did not live up to our potential — see link at the bottom of this page).
Afterwards each Jew must resolve to return to his place - as a newborn, born again as a servant of God. Not a slave of the Eigel Hazahav (the Golden Calf, a symbol of misplaced priorities, emphasizing physical comforts over spiritual strivings), but a servant of God, a complete servant. No more TV, no more movies, no more silly vacations, no more superficial parties - even if it is in the name of Charity. No more Gashmius (excessive or luxurious consumption) that is not necessary.
Torah, Mitzvot (thoughts, words and deeds that bring into this lowest of worlds God's desires as specified in the Torah), Chessed (acts of inter-personal kindness), Prayer from the morning to the night (to produce a very high spiritual level and purity of experience). Twenty four hours a day: nothing but God and what He desires.
If we do this and stop the Machlokes (personal conflicts with a self-serving agenda) and come together as one Nation under the banner of God, then with God's help we have a good possibility of weakening God's strict judgement until the point that we will not feel so strongly the suffering that has been ordained for us (the suffering with was anyway only put in the world to wake us up to return to a God-centered mode of existence).
Am Yisroel, God yearns for you. Am Yisroel, He awaits you - but time is running out. Am Yisroel, He is waiting for you to come back to Him.
Chaim is a mentally handicapped boy who lives in New York City. Through