HONORING 70 YEARS OF THE REBBE’S LEADERSHIP
YUD SHVAT 5780
Febuary 5 2020
Empowerment Vision and Victory
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70 years ago the Rebbe changed the world for good. On the 10th day of Shvat of winter 1950 - 5710 upon the passing of his father-in-law the Rebbe assumed the global leadership of Chabad Lubavitch. The Rebbe set a new global vision and renaissance and your success is part of it.
On this day in winter of 1951 the Rebbe declared:
We are the 7th generation of the founder of Chabad Rabbi Schneur Zalman. All sevenths are beloved. Moses was the 7th generation of Abraham and Moses brought the Divine Presence into this world. We are the 7th generation and we will bring the revelation of the Divine Presence into the world. Moshiach.
The teachings of the Rebbe include much emphasis on every individual person. “Leadership begins with caring for the individual”. A community is made of individuals. Moses was a shepherd. He was chosen to be the leader of the Jewish people when he cared for a single lost sheep. This inspires us that we too must care about every individual.
Never in Jewish history before the Rebbe was there a leader who sent personal representatives to every corner of the world to inspire and share the light and warmth of Torah and Yiddishkeit with unconditional love.
The Rebbe single-handedly established the world’s largest Jewish international network of more then 4000 Chabad House centers in over 100 countries around the globe with thousands who serve as the Rebbe’s personal Shluchim-Emissaries.
The Rebbe writes: As long as there is even one member of the Jewish people in exile and even more so if they are in the exile of secular culture and it’s mindset then there is no time to rest the spirit and not for physical rest.
Quoting the Zohar the Rebbe declared: there are three inseparable loves the love of the Jewish people the love of Torah and the love of G-d. We are taught that every day has it’s own mission In bringing the unity of the creator into the world. Every day is a “garment”. We become proper soldiers in the army of the creator when our “garments” and “uniforms” are in order.
The Rebbe explains: The word Tzava-Army has multiple meanings in Biblical Hebrew including: 1)Army 2)Time 3)Colorful Beauty. We aspire to incorporate all three and be a soldier in the creator’s army utilizing every moment of time and enabling each individual to shine with their unique color. Because beauty is only when you have multiple colors.
As we honor 70 years of the Rebbe’s leadership let us be inspired to maximize our full potential. With courage faith and commitment leaving no-one behind. To ensure that the cry of every “child” is answered.
We are all children of our loving father in heaven. Every person is a diamond and has a unique color and has an irreplaceable important purpose in creation.
3 messages based on the teachings of the Rebbe:
1) “I have returned to my garden my sister my bride”. This verse encapsulates all of life. Our life-task is to transform our physical world into a garden and a home for the essence of the creator. We all need to build a sanctuary for the creator inside of ourselves in our heart and mind. This reveals the Divine spark of Moshiach within you.
The first sanctuary was built of acacia wood “beams”. Connecting heaven and earth. It’s Hebrew letters can spell the word “Keresh-“beam” or “Kesher-connection” or “Sheker-falsehood”. We are empowered to use our “connection” with the “falsehood” of the world which conceals the truth of the creator and transform it into “beams” for the sanctuary which we are building in our heart and mind for our father our creator.
2) Recognize your importance:
The Baal Shem Tov teaches that Divine blessings flow to the world and to the angles when you say words of prayer and Torah. The creator and king of the universe is personally guarding your lips and wants to kiss your lips in appreciation of your words of prayer and Torah. As such we are cognizant of our speech and actions for they register in heaven.
However misplaced humility can cause destruction apathy and sin. Proper pride fixes destruction. Knowing and appreciating how much the creator loves you and values you and desires the sincerity of your heart inspires you to enjoy living in accordance with the Divine will which brings you blessings and happiness in your life.
3) We are “Dor Hashviyee” the 7th generation from Rabbi Schneur Zalman the founder of Chabad. Our sages say “All sevenths are beloved”. We are empowered to bring peace harmony and fusion between heaven and earth between the physical and the spiritual.
This is what is demanded of us as we are chosen to complete the goal and purpose of creation. To reveal the true beauty of the world by revealing the Divine presence within the world. To bring unity and reconcile conflict and heal the world of all it’s pain hate and ailments. A world of peace immersed in Divine knowledge like the waters cover the sea. Moshiach.
Nobody can substitute your assigned mission. You are unique and special. Cherish the power you have to tip the global scale and achieve the more then 5700 year goal of redemption for all of humanity. ”Moshiach is ready to come now it Is only on our part to do something additional in the realm of goodness and kindness“.
Lchayim
Velvl
Rabbi Velvl Butman
Executive Director
Chabad Lubavitch Of Westchester County
Sharing the joy and meaning of Judaism unconditionally!
Email:
chabadofwestchester@gmail.com