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In this way, the Midrash that states that on the day of the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash, Moshiach was born is also explained - the first moment of destruction immediately brought with it the beginning of the process of redemption, which is the true purpose of the destruction (like "demolishing in order to build").

Several metaphors are presented in Chassidus that illustrate the descent in external appearance that internally constitutes a great ascent:

'''Birth''' - The days of exile are compared to the nine months of pregnancy. And birth to redemption.

In light of the above, Chassidic teachings explain that this itself is a primary task of the Jewish people in exile: to recognize that exile is nothing but a more elevated revelation, and to uncover its true inner essence - and automatically, the redemption is revealed.

Based on the above explanations regarding the essence of exile - Chassidus explains at length, especially in the Rebbe's sichos, how a Jew's relationship to exile should be. A Jew must include within himself both aspects - on one hand, to do everything in his power to stand firm and fulfill his mission within the time of exile, without being affected by the darkness and concealment; and on the other hand, to recognize that exile is a temporary state, to despise it and to demand redemption with all his soul.

In the sicha of 3 Tammuz 5687 (1927), before his departure to exile in Kostroma under Communist captivity, the Frierdiker Rebbe delivered forceful words to the large crowd of escorts, repeating the words of his father, the Rebbe Rashab (when the government demanded changes in education and rabbinical matters at a rabbinical assembly):<blockquote>"Not by our will were we exiled from Eretz Yisroel, and not by our power will we return to Eretz Yisroel. Our Father, our King, blessed be He, exiled us from our land and sent us into exile, and He, blessed be He, will redeem us and gather our dispersed ones. But let all the nations on the face of the earth know: only our bodies were given into exile and the subjugation of kingdoms, but our souls were not given into exile and were not delivered to the subjugation of kingdoms. We must declare openly for all to see, that regarding everything connected to our religion, the Torah of Israel, its mitzvos and customs, no one can force their opinion upon us and no coercive power is permitted to subjugate us." — Likkutei Dibburim  Vol. 4, p. 933, and elsewhere</blockquote>The Rebbe repeated these words many times. The Rebbe explains that in truth, the soul is always above the limitations of exile.

In many sichos, the Rebbe emphasizes the need to stand firm and not be affected by exile, and thus fulfill one's mission proudly and succeed in flourishing both materially and spiritually even during the time of exile.

'''Extended values - Anticipation for Redemption, Until When'''

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