I have had a version of this blog post sitting in my drafts for over 10 years. In 5772 [secular year 2012] we all expected Moshiach. Even the Mayan Calendar ended in December 2012. Vilna Gaon It is a tradition from the Gra [Vilna Gaon], although he did not put it in writing, that the Geula will begin 5772. It is thought that Hashem may have