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Rabbi of 0 5776 – 115Th Year of the Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita Long Live our Master Teacher & Rebbe King Moshiach Forever & Ever! Royal Words of the Lubavitcher Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita Rabbi Menachem Mendel Shlita Schneerson A Free Translation of the Addresses Spoken in the Weeks of Devorim 5751 rabbi of 0 5776 – 115th year of the Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita Published and Copyrighted By Living Moshiach Publications www.LivingMoshiach.com [email protected] 5776 2016 1 “The Nakash Edition” Sponsored by Rabbi and Mrs. Nakash and Family in honor of the Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita. 2 3 B"H Translators’ Forward We hereby present the first volume of English translations of “Dvar Malchus” – Royal Words 5751, celebrating 115 years of the life of the Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita. The addresses of Dvar Malchus are unique in that they show us how the ultimate Redemption through our Righteous Moshiach is currently unfolding, and guide us in how to serve Hashem with the fulfillment of Torah and its Commandments on a truly high level befitting this new era. This book includes free translations of addresses of the Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita on the Torah portions of the book of Devarim (Deuteronomy) from the year 5751-2 (1991). We have placed effort into making the translations of these addresses as faithful as possible to the original Hebrew or Yiddish edition of these addresses (which were edited by the Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita). However, it is necessary to note that the translation – into English – appearing in this volume was not edited by the Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita and therefore cannot replace the original version. Any additional explanations in the text were placed in brackets (brackets which appear in the original were made bold). All notes appear in the original edition and were authored by the Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita. Any additional explanatory notes (added by the translator) were placed in brackets and italicized. * * * The year 5751 – “The Year in Which I Will Show Them Wonders” The Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita announced in the spring of 5751 (1991) that we have entered a new era in history – our focus is on the revelation of the ultimate Redemption through our Righteous 1 Moshiach1! The prophecy “Here he (Moshiach) comes” is the announcement of our times and we can already point and say, “Here he comes.”2 Upon every possible occasion thereafter, the Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita, explains how the events occurring in the world are signs of the Redemption. Moreover, how the ultimate Redemption through our Righteous Moshiach is currently unfolding before our eyes. Mainly, the Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita explains the high level of G-dly Service in perfect fulfillment of Torah and Mitzvos, befitting this amazing time. The addresses containing these amazing, awaited words were edited by the Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita and publicized in booklets, in the newspaper etc. They were also publicized in Hebrew (when originally edited in Yiddish they were translated into Hebrew), throughout the Holy Land in booklets entitled “Dvar Malchus” – Royal Words. The addresses in this volume were said after the fall of communism in Russia and ‘that country’ assuming a new government, which actually helps spreading Torah and the wellsprings of Chassidus outward. Indeed, the Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita mentions this in a number of these addresses: “…Which this event is [one] of the “wonders”, since the same country which fought against the accomplishments of my revered father-in-law the Rebbe Leader of our generation … in spreading Torah and the wellsprings [of Chassidus] outward, is hosting and honoring his disciples, emissaries as well as those who follow his example, in spreading Torah and the 1 See the “Royal words” of the 28th of Nissan 5751, the “Royal words” of Eikev 5751ch. 11, and more. 2 See the “Royal words” of Tazriah Metzorah 5751 ch. 14, and the “Royal words” of Shoftim 5751 ch. 11, and more. See also the add. of the tenth of Elul 5751. 2 wellsprings [of Chassidus] outward…”3 The Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita explained in the months following4 that this revolution is an outcome of the revelation and through the accomplishments of Moshiach. The Revelation of Moshiach As mentioned above the Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita, said in the spring of 5751 (1991) that “Here he (Moshiach) comes” is the announcement of our times. Indeed, at that time Rabbis made a ruling that the Rebbe Shlita is the King Moshiach5, and Chassidim put effort in getting people to sign their names in accepting the sovereignty of the Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita. These activities were strongly encouraged by the Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita. In fact, in the first address in this book, the Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita says many times that on this Shabbos, Moshiach is revealed: “…The revelation of the deliverer of the Jewish people on this day is with advanced vigor and greater strength…”6 Indeed three days later, on the 13th of Menachem Av 5751, the Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita publicized (in the above mentioned publications) a tract which explains the answer to a question regarding which our Sages have said that only Moshiach will be able to answer! In the address of Shoftim 5751, the Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita clearly told us to publicize to everyone that “here he (Moshiach) comes” (to the extent that we point and say “here he comes”): 3 “Royal words” of Va’eschanon 5751 ch. 10, “Royal words” of Re’ei 5751 ch. 9, and more. 4 See the “Royal words” of Mishpotim 5752, and more. 5 See the “Royal words” ibid ch. 6, and more. 6 End of ch. 2. 3 “[One must] publicize both to oneself and to all those that can be reached that they must accept upon themselves and take upon themselves (with greater strength) the instructions and advice of “your judges” and “your advisors” of our generation - “who are the kings? the Rabbis” in general, and especially the leader of our generation – who comes in continuation of the Rebbes, our leaders, before him – the judge of our generation, advisor of our generation, and prophet of our generation,… …There is the instruction as mentioned above, that it must be publicized to all the people of the generation, that we have merited that Hashem chose and appointed a person of free-will, who is of himself, incomparably superior to the people of the generation, that he should be the "judge" and "advisor" and prophet of the generation, who will issue directives and give advice regarding the Service of all of the Jewish people and all the people of this generation, in all matters of Torah and Mitzvahs, and also in regard to the general day-to-day life and conduct, including [advice and directives] in [matters of] "in all your ways (you shall know Him)" and "all your deeds (shall be for the sake of Heaven)", Including the main prophecy – the prophecy that "immediately to redemption" and literally immediately "Behold, this one (Moshiach) comes".7 Morever, the Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita emphasizes that this is a prophecy, as the Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita mentions in the note on the words “the prophecy…”: “Not [being said] just as a sage and judge rather as a prophet, which [therefore] it is definite – see short discourses of the Alter Rebbe p. 355-6.” 7 Ch. 11. 4 A few days after this address was spoken8 the Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita said, that as result of the fulfillment of this instruction (to publicize that “here he comes” to the extent that we point and say “here he comes”) the Leader of our generation is revealed as the Moshiach, and 'revealed' in its full strength. From then on, the revelation of Moshiach continues to get stronger and stronger. Especialy from when the Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita began to encourage the singing of “Yechi Adoneinu Moreinu V’Rabeinu Melech HaMoshiach L’olam Va’ed” – “Long Live our Master Teacher & Rebbe King Moshiach Forever & Ever”! Indeed now then ever before it is clear to all that the house and synygouge of the Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita, 770 Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, is the source of light for the whole world in preparation for the third Beis Hamikdosh “from which light will come forth to the entire world.” “…Finding ourselves now in a trifold house, a synagogue, study house as well as a house of kind deeds, and especially – of my revered father-in-law the Rebbe leader of our generation, the Moshe of our generation – which [this trifold house] is a foretaste and preparation for the Third Beis Hamikdosh…”9 * I want to use this opportunity to thank all those that assisted in the printing of this volume. May it be the will of Hashem, that the printing of this book bring the complete revelation of Moshiach – that Hashem open our eyes to see the Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita in his full glory. Especially since all the addresses in this book are on matters of Redemption through Moshiach, about which, the Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita 8 See the add. of the tenth of Elul 5751. 9 Excerpt of our free translation “Royal words” of Devorim 5751 ch. 9. 5 announced, that studying matters of Moshiach and Redemption in the Torah is the straightforward path to bring the complete revelation of Moshiach10. “The king in his splendor, our eyes shall behold”11 literally now! E. Y. & I. M. Benyaminson 10 See the “Royal words” of Tazriah Metzorah 5751 ch. 13, and more. 11 It is interesting to note that in the “Royal Words” of Eikev (the third address in this book, chapter 13 ff.) The Rebbe King Moshiach Shlita speaks at length about the phenomenon of the printing of the Tanya in Braille, for the sightless.
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