[Avodah] Mashiach Kan?

[Ben Waxman]

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s7YWmptcbRLPwoVDx7HIcp5i4tliTNeV0u-nyv4wixs/edit

Rav Vitman (long I), a member of Tzohar and the head of kashrut of Tnuva 
(I think), wrote an article in which he asks if we not in the Messianic 
Period itself (meaning not just itchalta d'geula or ikvata d'meshicha). 
Rav Vitman tries to show that according to the Rambam, the ikkar of  
Yemot HaMashiach is kibbutz galiyot, return of Jewish sovereignty, and  
the ability to defend ourselves.

The Rav feels that if this indeed true, than we have to start dealing 
with questions such as what type of government does the Torah want, 
should we build the Beit HaMiqdash, and more.

I scanned the article (in Hebrew), which is an examination of the 
relevant Rambams, and uploaded it to Google. Hopefully it will be clear 
enough for you to read.

Ben