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Mivtzoim & Moshiach 2 Mivtzoim & Moshiach Rabbi Gershon Avtzon 3 Mivtzoim & Moshiach Check out Rabbi Gershon Avtzon's CD's on Moshiach at www.ylcrecording.com “Moshiach - What We Believe” 1 Short Shiurim With Sources, On the Basis of Belief in Moshiach. Appx. Running Time: 180 Min. “Moshiach - What We Believe” 2 Short Shiurim on the Topic of, The Coming of Eliyahu HaNavi. Appx. Running Time: 90 Min. “Moshiach - What We Believe” 3 Short Shiurim on the Topic of, The Meal of Moshiach (Seudas Livyasan). Appx. Running Time: 110 Min. “Moshiach - What We Believe” 4 Short Shiurim on the Topic of, The Beis Hamikdash, it’s Vessels and Garments. Appx. Running Time: 190 Min. “Moshiach - What We Believe” 5 Short Shiurim Explaining Phrases from the Sichos of 5751-5752. Appx. Running Time: 240 Min. “The End Of Times” 1 Short Shiurim Explaining the Kitzim of Golus, Referred to by Chazal. Appx. Running Time: 150 Min “The End Of Times” 2 Short Shiurim on the Topic of, Moshiach Ben Yosef and the War of Gog Umagog. Appx. Running Time: 150 Min. “The End Of Times” 3 Short Shiurim on the Topic of, The Ten Lost Tribes. Appx. Running Time: 150 Min. “The End Of Times” 4 Short Shiurim on the Topic of, Techias Hameisim. Appx. Running Time:190 Min. “The Making of the Beis Hamikdash” Short Shiurim Based on the Hilchos Beis Habechira, in the Rambam. Appx. Running Time: 125 Min. “Mivtzoim and Moshiach” Short Shiurim Explaining the Connection of each Mivtzah with Moshiach. Appx. Running 4Time: 150 Min Mivtzoim & Moshiach TABLE OF CONTENTS Authors Forward………………………………..….……..7 Introduction………………………………………...…….9 Mivtzoim Overview……………………………...………14 Mivtza Tefillin……………………………...……..……..19 Mivtza Torah………………………….………..………..25 Mivtza Mezuzah………………………………..………..32 Mivtza Tzedakah……………………………...…………40 Mivtza Bayis Maleh Sefarim ………….........……………44 Mivtza "Neshek"…………………….………….………..49 Mivtza Kashrus………………………………....………..53 5 Mivtzoim & Moshiach Mivtza Taharas Hamishpacha ………………...…………59 Mivtza Chinuch………………………..…………….…..62 Mivtza Ahavas Yisroel………………….....…….………..67 Mivtza Os Beseifer Torah…………………......……...…..73 6 Mivtzoim & Moshiach AUTHORS FOREWORD בס"ד This weekend, Parshas Toldos 5772, is the annual Kinnus Hashluchim. It has been 20 years, since we have merited to hear the Rebbe address the Shluchim. Yet the message of that address - Chaya Sara 5752 - remains strong and demanding: “...This then must be the practical lesson that results as we gather now at the opening and commencement of the "International Convention of Shluchim". We must come out with a resolution and an announcement to all Shluchim that the work of Shlichus now for Chassidim and for every Jew is to do their capacity to lead the world to the greeting of our righteous Moshiach. This means that all details of the work of Shlichus in spreading Torah and Judaism and spreading the wellsprings of the inner teachings of Torah outward must be permeated with greeting our righteous Moshiach..." The Rebbe wants us to incorporate the concept of Moshiach into all of our activities. Our lives should be a "Moshiach Life" for we are "Living with Moshiach". I had always thought of writing articles explaining how to practically apply Moshiach into all the Mivtzoim, yet I did not feel worthy or ready. While I still may not be worthy, the time has come. The positive feedback that I received from my first booklet - MOSHIACH - KEY FAQ'S - has encouraged me to put these articles together. While there are many Mivtzoim of the Rebbe - Shofar, Lulav and Chanukah etc. - we have stayed focused on the 10 basic 7 Mivtzoim & Moshiach Mivtzoim. The only exception is the "Children's Sefer Torah" campaign. The reasoning is simple: They are about to finish their fifth Torah and I hope this will encourage Chassidim to register more children so that the Torah can be finished sooner. I would like to thank Rabbi Berel Goldberg - and the entire Beis Moshiach magazine staff - for editing and printing these articles on a weekly basis. I also would like to mention the dedication of Hatamim Yosef Y. Weinberger to all parts of this project. A special thank you to Rabbi and Mrs. Tzvi Goodman to their unwavering commitment `to printing books that explain the concepts of Moshiach. This booklet is released in honor of my grandfather’s - Rabbi Meir Avtzon - tenth Yahrtzeit. He was a true example of a Chassid that anticipated Geulah. I am sure that he is demanding the Hisgalus from above. I obviously thank my parents Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak and Shira Avtzon and my in-laws Rabbi Avraham and Tzipporah Simopson and my entire family for their support. To my wife Frumie, a special appreciation for putting up with all that goes into making this project a reality. May we merit to raise our children - and our "latest addition", our daughter Chaya Mushka - as proud Chassidim of the Rebbe, to Torah and Chuppah and Massim Tovim. This should be the final step to our ultimate goal, the Geualh led by our Rebbe Now! Rabbi Gershon Avtzon Menahel - Yeshivas Lubavitch Cincinnati 20 Cheshvan 5772 8 Mivtzoim & Moshiach INTRODUCTION The most appropriate words of introduction to this topic are those of the Rebbe, which he addressed to his dear Shluchim (Chaya Sarah 5752): "The most recent innovation in the work of Shlichus is to receive our righteous Moshiach with the true and complete redemption. Indeed, the preparation for the coming of our righteous Moshiach is the most all-encompassing aspect of Judaism and includes all the other points and details of our Shlichus. It is the gateway through which all aspects of the Shlichus enter and rise. “...This then must be the practical lesson that results as we gather now at the opening and commencement of the "International Convention of Shluchim". We must come out with a resolution and an announcement to all Shluchim that the work of Shlichus now for Chassidim and for every Jew is to do their capacity to lead the world to the greeting of our righteous Moshiach. This means that all details of the work of Shlichus in spreading Torah and Judaism and spreading the wellsprings of the inner teachings of Torah outward must be permeated with greeting our righteous Moshiach... “From the International Convention, must come and be brought good resolutions such that every Shliach must prepare himself and prepare all Jews in his place and city etc. to greet our righteous Moshiach. This should be done through his explanation of the concepts of Moshiach, as explained in the 9 Mivtzoim & Moshiach Written Torah and Oral Torah, in a way that it will received by everyone, according to his intellect and understanding. “This particularly includes the studying of the subject of Moshiach and Redemption and specifically in a manner of Wisdom, Understanding and Knowledge. And since this is the Divine service of the time, it's understood that this applies to every Jew without exception whatsoever.” The following is a moving story that illustrates the central message of the theme and its importance. The Frierdike Rebbe once farbrenged with a koch about Chinuch and about building chadorim, etc. Among those present was the Chassid R’ Itche der Masmid who was known for his outstanding piety and asceticism. In the middle of the farbrengen, the Rebbe turned to R’ Itche and said, “If you are involved in tashbar (education of children) then you are mine. But if not, then you may still be Itche [i.e., a maskil and an oveid, etc.], but you have no connection with me.” This means that hiskashrus must be expressed by involvement with the issue to which the Rebbe is devoted at that time.] With these clear instructions, we are left with one question: How can we bring Moshiach into all the other Mivtzoim? Before we discuss the details, we first must establish a basic premise. The whole point of Mivtzoim - and in general that of the Dor Hashvii - is to bring the world to its ultimate perfection that will be achieved in the era of Moshiach. For many years it was not so crucial that this goal be recognized in all the individual activities performed by the Chassid, but as we near the finish line, the goal has to be seen and recognized in every detail and effort. 10 Mivtzoim & Moshiach This can be better understood through a mashal. There was once a king that wanted to build his palace in a certain village. He knew that in that village the people were simple, and they would be overwhelmed to hear that the king wanted to move into their town. In addition, the king knew that there was a core group of rebels in that town that would oppose the project and possibly hamper its development. So the king sent a very wise and loyal friend to the city to arrange for the success of the project. The friend knew that if he would announce that he wanted to build the palace for the king, he would be faced with a lot of opposition. But he was smart, so he devised a plan of action. He came to the town, which was suffering at the time from a high unemployment rate, and announced that he had many of job position that he needed to fill. He needed architects, plumbers, construction workers, engineers, interior designers, and more. He promised a large salary to those who were qualified. He made sure that he got many of his would-be dissidents a job so that they were kept busy. They were so busy building and designing - and thereby supporting their families - that they did not bother asking about the future dweller of the home that they were creating. As time moved on, this friend became a very popular individual and was even elected as mayor of the town.

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