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This article discusses the '''Avodat HaGalut''' (work of exile) through which the Geulah (redemption) will come. | This article discusses the '''Avodat HaGalut''' (work of [[Galus (Exile)|exile]]) through which the [[Geulah - Redemption|Geulah (redemption)]] will come. | ||
== The Work in Galut == | == The Work in Galut == | ||
In Chassidic teachings, it is explained that the purpose of Galut is that through our work within it - "our deeds and our service throughout the duration of Galut" - we refine the world in preparation for the Geulah and draw down the revelation of G-dly light of the Geulah. This G-dly light is drawn into the world through each and every action in the service of the Jewish people, although it is not revealed - and in the Geulah, all the divine influences that were accomplished through the service of the Jewish people in Galut will be fully revealed. | In Chassidic teachings, it is explained that the purpose of Galut is that through our work within it - "our deeds and our service throughout the duration of Galut" - we refine the world in preparation for the Geulah and draw down the revelation of G-dly light of the Geulah. This G-dly light is drawn into the world through each and every action in the service of the Jewish people, although it is not revealed - and in the Geulah, all the divine influences that were accomplished through the service of the Jewish people in Galut will be fully revealed. | ||
This idea is also expressed in the name of Geulah (redemption), which contains the same letters as the word "Golah" (exile), just with the addition of the letter Alef. Through the service of the Jewish people to draw down and reveal within Galut and concealment the letter Alef - which symbolizes the Alufo Shel Olam (Master of the World), Hakadosh Baruch Hu - the Geulah automatically arrives. The Geulah is not a breaking and nullification of Galut, but rather, the revelation of the true essence of Galut - and this is accomplished through the service of the Jewish people. | This idea is also expressed in the name of Geulah (redemption), which contains the same letters as the word "Golah" (exile), just with the addition of the letter Alef. Through the service of the Jewish people to draw down and reveal within Galut and concealment [[the letter Alef]] - which symbolizes the Alufo Shel Olam (Master of the World), Hakadosh Baruch Hu - the Geulah automatically arrives. The Geulah is not a breaking and nullification of Galut, but rather, the revelation of the true essence of Galut - and this is accomplished through the service of the Jewish people. | ||
== The Advantage of the Work in Galut == | == The Advantage of the Work in Galut == | ||
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==== Avodat HaBirurim (Work of Refinement) ==== | ==== Avodat HaBirurim (Work of Refinement) ==== | ||
Expanded entry – '''Avodat HaBirurim''' | Expanded entry – '''[[Avodat HaBirurim - The Work of Refinement|Avodat HaBirurim]]''' | ||
On the statement of our Sages - "The Holy One, blessed be He, exiled Israel among the nations only so that converts would be added to them" - Chassidic teachings explain that this is not only to be understood literally (since not many converts were added during the years of exile that would justify the entire descent into exile). Rather, the meaning of "converts" refers to the sparks of holiness that were scattered throughout the world and in physical things. Through the dispersion of the Jewish people throughout the world, they refine and elevate the sparks of holiness in each and every place, so that at the completion of this work, the entire world becomes worthy and ready for redemption. | On the statement of our Sages - "The Holy One, blessed be He, exiled Israel among the nations only so that converts would be added to them" - Chassidic teachings explain that this is not only to be understood literally (since not many converts were added during the years of exile that would justify the entire descent into exile). Rather, the meaning of "converts" refers to the sparks of holiness that were scattered throughout the world and in physical things. Through the dispersion of the Jewish people throughout the world, they refine and elevate the sparks of holiness in each and every place, so that at the completion of this work, the entire world becomes worthy and ready for redemption. | ||
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* Exile | * [[Galus (Exile)|Exile]] | ||
* Completion of the Exile's Work | * [[Completion of the Exile's Work]] | ||
* [[Polishing the Buttons]] | |||
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[[he:עבודת הגלות]] | [[he:עבודת הגלות]] | ||