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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'' | ''Notice for an emergency gathering to bring Moshiach that took place in Kfar Chabad following the famous sicha'' | ||
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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 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>. | |||
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. | |||
When Moshiach comes, he will thank every Jew for their work and actions during exile for bringing the redemption. | When Moshiach comes, he will thank every Jew for their work and actions during exile for bringing the redemption. | ||
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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 | A sign from a Moshiach publicity campaign, calling on Jews to act to bring Moshiach | ||
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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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