divine intervention

Even amidst the turmoil and sorrow of a war thrust upon us by a cruel enemy, we discover tales of divine intervention. We must thank Hashem for events that didn't occur, as much as for the rescues in events that did. Here is a brief overview of wars in Jewish history that were suddenly averted.

Tryphon arrived with a large army to conquer Jerusalem from the Hasmoneans in the midst of winter, but divine intervention was against him. Snow had already paralyzed the entire central region of the country, preventing him from reaching Jerusalem. Full story inside.