Nothing is by chance— it’s all according to the word of Hashem
“These are the journeys of Bnei Yisrael, who left Mitzrayim, in their legions, under the charge of Moshe and Aharon.” (Bamidbar 33:1)
Throughout the generations, numerous civilizations have risen up to attack us. They’re all long gone. Even the vaunted, mighty Roman Empire has disappeared, relegated to the dustbin of history. However, there’s a relic attesting to the heyday of this ancient civilization that has survived for 2,000 years — the Arch of Titus. Commemorating Titus’s victory over Klal Yisrael, this monument still stands today.
Why has Hashem allowed this symbol of our defeat to survive all these years?
Furthermore, of all the numerous vessels that were looted from the Beis Hamikdash, only a select few were chosen to be engraved into the arch as a representation of Rome’s great victory over the Jews. It’s interesting to note that one of these engravings is the two chatzotzros, the trumpets that were used in the Beis Hamikdash.
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