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As a fundamental part of Jewish belief in the coming of Moshiach and anticipation for it, all of Israel bears the obligation and responsibility to act through their deeds and service to '''bring Moshiach''', and they have the power to succeed and indeed bring the true and complete redemption. | As a fundamental part of Jewish belief in the coming of [[Yemos Hamoshiach|Moshiach]] and anticipation for it, all of Israel bears the obligation and responsibility to act through their deeds and service to '''bring Moshiach''', and they have the power to succeed and indeed bring the true and complete redemption. | ||
The responsibility of every Jew to bring Moshiach - which has existed throughout all the years of exile - is especially strengthened in the current generation, the final generation of exile, and especially towards its conclusion. An important turning point in this responsibility came with the famous sicha that the Rebbe delivered on 28 Nissan 5751 (1991), in which he transferred this responsibility to each and every individual. | The responsibility of every Jew to bring Moshiach - which has existed throughout all the years of exile - is especially strengthened in the current generation, the final generation of exile, and especially towards its conclusion. An important turning point in this responsibility came with [[The Famous Sicha|the famous sicha]] that [[the Rebbe]] delivered on 28 Nissan 5751 (1991), in which he transferred this responsibility to each and every individual. | ||
== The Essence of the Work == | == The Essence of the Work == | ||
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== The Personal Action of Every Jew == | == The Personal Action of Every Jew == | ||
''Notice for an emergency gathering to bring Moshiach that took place in Kfar Chabad following the famous sicha'' | [[File:כינוס חרום.jpg|thumb|''Notice for an emergency gathering to bring Moshiach that took place in Kfar Chabad following the famous sicha'']] | ||
The work to bring Moshiach is the service of each and every Jew. Although the leader of the generation can accomplish this through his own powers, nevertheless, he involves all the people of the generation in this work<ref>Sicha of Yud Shevat 5711 (1951), Section 13, From Likutei Sichos Vol. 2, p. 501, in Yiddish; in Hebrew. See also Sicha of Purim 5747 (1987) Section 18 and onward (Hisvaaduyos Vol. 2, p. 620).</ref>. | |||
The | The service of a Jew accomplishes not only the bringing of Moshiach but all the wonderful revelations that will exist in the redemption - including those that in themselves are beyond any connection with created beings and their service<ref>Likutei Sichos Volume 12, p. 73 and onward. See also Dvar Malchus Parshas Emor 5751 (1991).</ref>. | ||
When Moshiach comes, he will thank every Jew for their work and actions during exile for bringing the redemption<ref>Sicha of Shabbos Parshas Va'eschanan 5748 (1988). See also Sicha of Dvar Malchus Parshas Bamidbar 5751 (1991) at its conclusion.</ref>. | |||
When Moshiach comes, he will thank every Jew for their work and actions during exile for bringing the redemption. | |||
==== The Power of Every Jew to Bring Moshiach ==== | ==== The Power of Every Jew to Bring Moshiach ==== | ||
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==== Responsibility of Every Jew to Bring Moshiach ==== | ==== Responsibility of Every Jew to Bring Moshiach ==== | ||
A sign from a Moshiach publicity campaign, calling on Jews to act to bring Moshiach | [[File:עוד מעשה קטן.jpg|thumb|A sign from a Moshiach publicity campaign, calling on Jews to act to bring Moshiach]] | ||
In addition to the fact that every individual has the power to bring Moshiach, they must know that this is their responsibility, and not place the work on others; similarly, they should focus on their own personal work, in the situation in which they find themselves, and not think about what they could have done if they were in a different place or situation - since specifically by transforming their personal matters into redemption, they will bring about the general redemption. | In addition to the fact that every individual has the power to bring Moshiach, they must know that this is their responsibility, and not place the work on others; similarly, they should focus on their own personal work, in the situation in which they find themselves, and not think about what they could have done if they were in a different place or situation - since specifically by transforming their personal matters into redemption, they will bring about the general redemption. | ||
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==== Spreading the Wellsprings ==== | ==== Spreading the Wellsprings ==== | ||
'''Expanded article - Spreading the Wellsprings''' | '''Expanded article - Spreading the Wellsprings''' | ||
[[File:הפצת המעיינות.jpg|thumb|A campaign by The ATA"H Center in the Holy Land to encourage the study of Chassidut to bring the Redemption]] | |||
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On Rosh Hashanah 5507 (1746), the Baal Shem Tov conducted a soul ascension to the chamber of Moshiach, and so he related:<blockquote>And I asked Moshiach: When will the Master come? And he answered me: By this shall you know, at the time when your teachings become famous and revealed in the world and your wellsprings spread outward, what I have taught you and you have comprehended, and they too will be able to perform unifications and ascensions like you, then all the kelipot will be destroyed and it will be a time of favor and salvation.</blockquote>Since then, spreading the wellsprings of Chassidic teachings throughout the world, in order to bring Moshiach, has become a central goal in Chabad Chassidut, which grew stronger through the generations - until in our generation it has become the most general matter. Subsequently, the Rebbe announced that the work of spreading the wellsprings has already been completed, and they have reached everywhere - therefore the work now is to prepare to greet our righteous Moshiach. | On Rosh Hashanah 5507 (1746), the Baal Shem Tov conducted a soul ascension to the chamber of Moshiach, and so he related:<blockquote>And I asked Moshiach: When will the Master come? And he answered me: By this shall you know, at the time when your teachings become famous and revealed in the world and your wellsprings spread outward, what I have taught you and you have comprehended, and they too will be able to perform unifications and ascensions like you, then all the kelipot will be destroyed and it will be a time of favor and salvation.</blockquote>Since then, spreading the wellsprings of Chassidic teachings throughout the world, in order to bring Moshiach, has become a central goal in Chabad Chassidut, which grew stronger through the generations - until in our generation it has become the most general matter. Subsequently, the Rebbe announced that the work of spreading the wellsprings has already been completed, and they have reached everywhere - therefore the work now is to prepare to greet our righteous Moshiach. | ||
==== Tzedakah (Charity) ==== | ==== Tzedakah (Charity) ==== | ||
''Extended Article - Tzedakah'' | ''Extended Article - Tzedakah'' | ||
[[File:36257.jpg|thumb | [[File:36257.jpg|thumb|The Rebbe distributing dollars. The Rebbe said that through this distribution, we hasten and bring the Geulah immediately.]] | ||
The Rebbe distributing dollars. The Rebbe said that through this distribution, we hasten and bring the Geulah immediately. | |||
Regarding the mitzvah of tzedakah, our Sages said, "Great is charity for it brings the Geulah closer," to the extent that the Rambam ruled, "Israel will be redeemed only through tzedakah." The Rebbe mentioned this many times - especially when distributing dollars at the end of his talks, explaining that this was done to hasten the Geulah. The Rebbe said that when giving tzedakah, one should specifically intend that this giving is to hasten the Geulah. The Rebbe even stated that "it's possible that the only thing lacking to bring the Geulah is simply giving a few coins to charity!..." | Regarding the mitzvah of tzedakah, our Sages said, "Great is charity for it brings the Geulah closer," to the extent that the Rambam ruled, "Israel will be redeemed only through tzedakah." The Rebbe mentioned this many times - especially when distributing dollars at the end of his talks, explaining that this was done to hasten the Geulah. The Rebbe said that when giving tzedakah, one should specifically intend that this giving is to hasten the Geulah. The Rebbe even stated that "it's possible that the only thing lacking to bring the Geulah is simply giving a few coins to charity!..." | ||
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* '''Thanking Hashem for Miracles''': Our Sages relate that Hashem wanted to make King Chizkiyahu the Moshiach, but the reason He did not do so was because Chizkiyahu did not thank Hashem for the miracles He performed for him. In light of this, the Rebbe emphasized the importance of thanking Hashem for the miracles that happen to us, and publicizing them, in order to bring the Geulah. | * '''Thanking Hashem for Miracles''': Our Sages relate that Hashem wanted to make King Chizkiyahu the Moshiach, but the reason He did not do so was because Chizkiyahu did not thank Hashem for the miracles He performed for him. In light of this, the Rebbe emphasized the importance of thanking Hashem for the miracles that happen to us, and publicizing them, in order to bring the Geulah. | ||
* '''Kiddush Levanah (Sanctification of the Moon)''': On Shabbat Parshat Noach, the Rebbe encouraged that part of the spiritual accounting to bring the Geulah should be expressed in additional care and enhancement in Kiddush Levanah, since it alludes to the Geulah. Therefore, one should conduct this ceremony in important and beautiful clothes, in the street and with a large crowd to honor the King, with special intention to hasten and bring Moshiach immediately, through adding in the demand and request for the Geulah. | * '''Kiddush Levanah (Sanctification of the Moon)''': On Shabbat Parshat Noach, the Rebbe encouraged that part of the spiritual accounting to bring the Geulah should be expressed in additional care and enhancement in Kiddush Levanah, since it alludes to the Geulah. Therefore, one should conduct this ceremony in important and beautiful clothes, in the street and with a large crowd to honor the King, with special intention to hasten and bring Moshiach immediately, through adding in the demand and request for the Geulah. | ||
== See also == | |||
*[[Ketz HaGalut]] | |||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
* '''It is Possible to Hasten the Coming of Moshiach''' on the Tzeirei Chabad website | |||
== References == | |||
[[he:הבאת המשיח]] | |||
[[Category:Moshiach topics]] | |||