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Foreword
We are
pleased to bring you this newly published edition of a Call
to Action. Translated from its Hebrew counterpart, HaMaaseh
Hu HaIkar, this presentation is a collection of practical instruction from
the Rebbes Sichos pertaining to the 20th of MarCheshvan, the
birthday of the Rebbe Rashab.
HaMaaseh Hu
HaIkar is a compilation of Horaos (directives) culled from the Rebbes
talks in the years 5748 to 5752 (1988-1992), from both edited and unedited
sources (Muga and Bilti Muga); we have expended great effort in our attempt to
capture some of the Rebbes carefully calculated and instructive phrasing. This
editions English translation was provided by Rabbi Yaakov Paley.
At this time,
when Moshiachs arrival is imminent, the Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach, has
emphasized the primacy of action. We are
now beginning to experience the era when we will fully appreciate the
superiority of deed above scholarship. May this take place completely and
immediately!
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A Brief History and Introduction
The Rebbe Rashab (the fifth Rebbe
of Lubavitch) was born on the 20th of Marcheshvan 5621 (1860), in
the town of
His grandfather the Tzemach Tzedek
(third Lubavitcher Rebbe) noted that being he was born in the year 5621, which
in Hebrew spells the word Kisrah, crown an allusion to his coronation
with the crown of leadership.
One of the Rebbe Rashabs most prominent achievements was the founding of Tomchei Temimim (which now has branches worldwide) a Yeshivah where regular Torah studies are complemented by the study of Chassidus. Its goal, he explained, is to produce lamps that illuminate and ultimately bring Moshiach.
On three separate occasions, the
Rebbe personally distributed Chassidic discourses of the Rebbe Rashab to the
public:
Ψ
On the 20th of MarCheshvan
5749 (1989), the Rebbe distributed a treatise on Jewish unity and brotherhood
(entitled Heichaltzu) to males over the age of twelve and
females over the age of eleven.
Ψ
On the 20th of MarCheshvan
5751 (1991), the Rebbe distributed a guide for students of Tomchei Temimim (entitled
Kuntres Eitz Hachayim)
where the Rebbe Rashab explains what is expected of those enrolled in his
Yeshivah to all present.
Ψ
On The 20th of MarCheshvan 5752
(1992), the Rebbe distributed one of his own discourses (entitled Vayiyu Chayei Sarah; based on a discourse of the Rebbe Rashab) to all present.
Prepare for the auspicious day
·
We should publicize and
promote everywhere, the necessity and merit of utilizing this auspicious date
in a fitting manner.[1]
·
This includes preparation
during the preceding days and also includes continuation during the subsequent
days.[2]
Follow his directives
·
We should add greater
intensity in our implementation of the Rebbe Rashabs teachings and in our
adherence to the straight path in which he instructed us.[3]
Torah,
Prayer, Chessed with Chassidic flavor
·
We should likewise add
in each of the three fundamental modes of divine service Torah-study, prayer and
acts of kindness in the illuminated manner these modes achieve when they have
been permeated by Chassidus, the luminary within the Torah.3
·
We should amplify our
activities to disseminate Torah, Judaism, and Chassidus.3
His
Maamorim Heichaltzu
·
It is especially fitting to study,
amongst the other works of the Rebbe Rashab, his Chassidic treatise Heichaltzu. The theme and history of this treatise is well
known, having been expounded upon by the Previous Rebbe.[4]
·
We should also study his
teachings that are based on the verse Vayiyu Chayei Sarah.[5]
·
We should hold a joyous
Farbrengen [in honor of the 20th of MarCheshvan] in every location
either on the date itself, or on an adjacent date, depending on the conditions
in each respective location.[6]
·
These gatherings should
be designed to ensure great attendance.6
·
During the gathering, we
should study Torah-teachings of the Rebbe Rashab and bolster the activities
which he demanded of us.[7]
· Nowadays, one of the most fundamental services required from us is the vigorous and total preoccupation with the imminent Redemption.[8] It is therefore understood, that the anniversary of the Rebbe Rashabs birthday when the influence of his soul is preeminently powerful is an extremely opportune time to hasten and bring the Redemption in actuality.[9]
Constant
yearning
for Geulah
· We should increase the intensity of our expectant yearning for the Redemption; as it is stated in the Thirteen Principles of Faith: I expectantly wait for him every day (BeChol Yom). The phrase BeChol Yom should not (only) be understood as every day but rather, literally all of the day, i.e., every single moment.[10]
The Story of the
Rebbe Rashabs Weeping and its Lessons
The Previous Rebbe related (and
published) the following story concerning his father, the Rebbe Rashab:[11]
When the Rebbe Rashab was a young
boy of four or five, he entered the study of his grandfather (the Tzemach
Tzedek) in order to receive his blessings on the occasion of his birthday. However, upon entering the study he began to
cry; when questioned, he explained that he had just been taught the first
passage in Parshash Vayera (Breishis 18:1), And
Hashem appeared to him [i.e., to Avraham] he is crying because Hashem only
appeared to Avraham, but does not appear to us
The Tzemach Tzedek replied: When a Jew a Tzadik
who, at the advanced age of ninety-nine nevertheless
resolves to [further improve and] circumcise himself, he is then worthy of having
Hashem revealed to him.
Being a Rebbe, the very question of
the Rebbe Rashab even a query posed as a
child is considered part of Torah and constitutes
a directive for all Jewry. After all, it
was specifically this episode (from the numerous occurrences of his
lifetime) that was publicized and personally recounted by the Previous Rebbe,
who even instructed that the account be published.
In fact, the Rebbe customarily repeated this account each year
on the 20th of MarCheshvan and considered it an endless source of
instruction.
Aspire
for a personal revelation
· Every Jew, regardless of his spiritual standing and including one who is yet biologically young or merely young in the knowledge of Torah and Judaism, nevertheless may and indeed should yearn for a revelation of G-dliness to the point that he is moved to tears that Hashem reveal Himself to him in his own physical lifetime.[12]
·
Our yearning or even weeping for a
greater revelation of G-dliness should be like that of a young child, i.e., out
of pure and honest simplicity and with the very innermost heart without involving external reasons as
adults are wont to do. This is something
every Jew is capable of accomplishing, for it is written (Hoshea 11:1):
Dont be satisfied
· One who was already attained a lofty spiritual rung of divine service should not be satisfied with his achievements; he should [also take a lesson from this story and] yearn and even weep for a yet greater revelation of G-dliness.[14]
Make G-dliness part of your daily life
· In 5751 (1991), the Rebbe stated: This year is the 150th anniversary of the Rebbe Rashabs birth[15] every Jew (regardless of his spiritual standing) attains the Rebbe Rashabs complete level of Torah study and divine service. This means that every Jew is given the power to study Torah and serve Hashem in a manner whereby G-dliness becomes an integral part of his day-to-day life.[16]
Ability to always desire G-dliness
·
We
should obviously approach achieving this in an orderly manner we cannot learn everything all at once! Yet even at the very outset of our Torah
study, etc., the power of the combined achievement of all the Rebbe Rashabs Torah study and divine service (a level
represented by the number 150) is already present. For a start, this lends us the ability to
constantly yearn for G-dliness.[17]
·
Our yearning should find actual
expression in the increased study of both the revealed and inner
teachings of the Torah (and particularly the teachings of the Rebbe Rashab);
studying in a manner where the material is fully comprehended, but without
mixing our own ideas with the teachings.[18]
Highest standard of observance
· Our yearning should also find expression in an increase in the embellished observance of Mitzvos to the point where we observe the Mitzvos according to the highest possible standard.19
Fill the globe with Torah and
Chassidus
· This is not only relevant to our personal achievements, but should also extend to influencing others; to our disseminating Torah, Judaism and Chassidus and eventually influencing the entire world.[19]
Plant fresh branches of Tomchei Temimim
·
We should disseminate Torah and establish many students, i.e., expand the branches of the Tomchei
Temimim Yeshivah system to every appropriate location.16
Educate to long for G-dliness
·
We should also place great effort
into Torah education and the expansion of Torah educational centers. In particular, we should imbue the Jewish
youth (both biological youth and those who are yet young in
their knowledge of Torah and Judaism) with the kind of education whereby a
personal revelation of Hashem is an issue that deeply concerns and truly
matters to them.16
·
We should accomplish all the above
in a manner of Heichaltzu [ (Gather
and) arm men from amongst yourselves (Bamidbar
31:3)][20] whereby
everyone rallies together. This is appropriate
particularly via holding Farbrengens, where in an atmosphere of love and unity among
fellow Jews, each person bolsters the other in all matters of holy concern.[21]
Visit
a Tomchei Temimim Yeshivah
Concrete connection to the Rebbe Rashab
·
In 5749 (1989), the Rebbe said: Some of our special activities in honor of the
20th of MarCheshvan should be performed within
the Tomchei Temimim Yeshivah a
physical building that bears direct associating with the Rebbe Rashab.[22]
·
Every person, within each city
that contains a Tomchei Temimim Yeshivah,[23] should strive to enter the Yeshivah sometime
during the 20th of MarCheshvan and to perform positive activities in each of
the following areas: Torah, prayer and
Acts of Kindness.[24]
His Kapital, Maamor and institution
·
After entering a Tomchei Temimim
building, we should: (1) Pray or recite
a chapter of psalms
particularly the chapter whose number corresponds to the current age of the
Rebbe Rashab; (2) Study from the teachings of the Rebbe Rashab; (3) Donate Tzedakah
to an institution founded by (and which continue to follow in the spirit of)
the Rebbe Rashab.[25]
·
The above applies equally to the
Central Tomchei Temimim as it does to a branch of Tomchei Temimim. It likewise applies equally to a Yeshivah located
outside of Eretz Yisrael, as it certainly does to a Yeshivah within the
Before,
during and after the date
·
Ideally,
we should perform these activities (not only on the anniversary itself, but
also) on the days prior and subsequent to the 20th of MarCheshvan.25 This is in addition to the fact that one who
failed to perform these activities on the day itself is able to make up for them during the days
following the 20th of MarCheshvan.[26]
·
In a city without a Tomchei
Temimim and from where it is difficult to reach a location that does contain
such a Yeshivah, one may perform the above activities in a building which
closely resembles a Tomchei Temimim, namely, a Chabad House a place of Torah, prayer and Acts of
Kindness.25
Share the privilege with others
·
Based on the commandment to Love your fellow Jew as yourself, we should strive to influence others to
likewise perform these activities on the 20th of MarCheshvan.25
·
The
main thing is to perform these actions in public in the spirit of the verse: A kings glory is a large nation. This is a theme underscored by the Rebbe
Rashab, who wrote in Heichaltzu: A decision that is made by two people or in
public, carries far greater weight than a resolution that one makes alone.25
מוקדש
יחי
אדוננו מורנו
ורבינו מלך
המשיח לעולם
ועד
[1]. A
new era from 5748 onward
Today, the 15th of MarCheshvan, is the Shabbos from which the 20th of MarCheshvan is blessed [for Shabbos brings blessing into the entire coming week]. This 20th of MarCheshvan will complete 127 years since the birth of the Rebbe Rashab. We should therefore publicize and promote everywhere [See main text above for continuation]. (Parshas Vayera 5748; Hisvaaduyos p.455)
[2]. You
cant have too much of a good thing
One should obviously not be concerned that if they occupy themselves with these activities prior to the 20th of MarCheshvan, then they may be left with nothing to accomplish on the 20th of MarCheshvan itself!
[Firstly,] we could only wish that such [a worry] could be our only concern Further, [the truth is that] even after having toiled in the above for four full days, from Sunday [i.e., the day following the Rebbes speech] until Wednesday [i.e., the 20th of MarCheshvan], Hashem will certainly grant additional power to enable us to engage in these matters with far greater strength.
Treat
divine service like a business
[Hashems empowerment resembles] the manner of human wealth-accumulation: One is not satisfied upon obtaining his original desired figure, but rather, he immediately raises his desired profit-margin to a higher figure... This analogy rings especially true in the spiritual sense [i.e., that when we use all our power in divine service, Hashem immediately grants yet greater ability] and all the more so in light of the approaching auspicious day, the 20th of MarCheshvan, when there is an incomparable elevation in divine service. (ibid, p.457, footnote 119)
[3]. When
his soul shines forth
Every birthday and especially the birthday of a Tzadik, is accompanied by the immense virtue of Mazalo Govar the supernal source of ones soul is predominant and with an added loftiness and predominance each year We should utilize this auspicious day in the fitting manner. (ibid. p.336)
[4]. The
Ahavas Yisroel discourse
The background to the delivery of this discourse is well known from the speeches of the Previous Rebbe. He also explained the reasons for this discourse having been recited twice (once on Simchas Torah and again on Shabbos Parshas Noach), as well as the factors that caused the discourse to be delivered in the first place and so forth.
The Previous Rebbe also instructed that this treatise be published and publicized (and it has been reprinted many times since then), in order that we study it from time to time and apply its lessons in practice, thus increasing the love and unity between fellow Jews (and certainly in order to prevent the opposite, G-d Forbid!). This has all been explained at length in the treatise Heichaltzu. (Parshas Vayerah 5749; Hisvaaduyos p.337-338)
[5]. Nows the time
The practical
instruction we are to take from this (since, as the Rebbe Rashab would often
emphasis, Action is the main thing)
is
that on this Shabbos, each of us should resolve to strengthen his connection
with the Rebbe Rashab and his son and successor, the Leader of our Generation, by
studying from his teachings today especially his
teachings that are based on the verse, Vayiyu Chayei Sarah. (Parshas
Vayera 5748; Sefer HaSichos p.77)
Practice what you study
Beginning
with the study of the Rebbe Rashabs teachings as well as his explanation
concerning the virtue of the 127th year with a [quality of] study
that leads to action. (ibid, Hisvaaduyos p.455)
127 the levels of the soul
Particularly after having completed the
first cycle of 127 years (from 5621 until 5748) as is reflected in the opening
verse of the coming weeks Parshah which is the Rebbe Rashabs birthday Parshah
Vayiyu Chayei Sarah, And the lifespan
of Sarah was 100 years and 20 years and 7 years.
The
number 127 includes every aspect of divine service, [which are performed] with
all of the souls faculties both the Makifim (the all-encompassing
faculties) of will and pleasure, along with the Pnimiim (the specific
faculties) of intellect and emotion.
They are alluded to respectively in the words [of the verse], 100
years, 20 years and 7 years, as explained in Chassidus.
Second
cycle doubly intense
At
present, we are completing the first year into the second
127-year cycle since the Rebbe Rashabs birth, and all of the above details are
incomparable elevated in a redoubled manner. (Parshas Vayera 5749; Hisvaaduyos p.336)
The
last Maamor so far
[Notably, the very last Chassidic discourse that we have thus far merited to hear from the Rebbe (and also have the Rebbe personally edit), was the discourse Vayiyu Chayei Sarah 5751 (1991). It was published in Sefer HaMaamorim Melukat 5.]
[6]. Parshas Vayerah 5749; Hisvaaduyos p.455.
[7]. Power
of unity and joy
It would far better for these activities to be performed in public, in a congregation. The virtue of performing a matter in a congregation, amidst a joyful Farbrengen, is explained in the treatise Heichaltzu. (Parshas Vayerah 5749; Sefer HaSichos p.77)
[8]. One
track - Geulah
As has been explained in the famous talk [delivered by the Rebbe Rashab] on Simchas Torah, concerning the highly charged preoccupation with affecting the revelation of Moshiach in the most complete and final manner.
Rebbe
Rashabs prophesy
[This is a reference to the Rebbe Rashabs address to the students of Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim on Simchas Torah 5661 (1900), the Yeshivas third anniversary. That address included what the Rebbe described as open prophecy concerning our current period of history, and a historic call to arms in the spiritual sense.
With this Talmudic phrase, Kol HaYotzei LeMilchemes Beis David Whoever goes out to battle for the House of David, the Rebbe Rashab issued all students of the Yeshivah with their lifelong marching orders to ultimately bring about the coming of Moshiach for the House of David alludes to the revelation of Moshiach, David's descendant.
In fifty
years time
During the
address, the Rebbe Rashab issued an ominous prediction: I am certain ... that I can see the woeful
turn for the worse and the suffering that [the Maskilim, the so-called Enlightment
movement] will bring upon our people, and that this will be followed by the
sweet conclusion of the fifty-year period of the footsteps
of Moshiach, will ultimately bring
about the coming of Moshiach.
Sweet
conclusion: The Rebbe
It has been
observed that exactly fifty years from the year of those prophetic words
stated by the Rebbe Rashab in 5661, brings us to the year 5711 (1951) the year in which the Rebbe officially
consented to assume the position of Rebbe -- the beginning of the sweet conclusion ... which will ultimately
bring about the coming of Moshiach.
The Rebbe Rashab based his words on the phraseology at the conclusion of Tehillim (ch.89), that Your enemies have abused, Hashem, that they have abused the footsteps of Your Moshiach; blessed be Hashem forevermore Amen and Amen! As the Rebbe explains, that passages final word is repeated in order to emphasize that the victory and revelation of Moshiach will occur in a most complete and final manner (Based on With Light and with Might, by Sichos In English.)]
[9]. We
have the power of Rebbe Rashab to bring Moshiach
[On the 20th of MarCheshvan, the Rebbe Rashabs] Mazal [i.e., influence from the supernal root of his soul] is certainly predominant regarding the combined lifes accomplishments, Torah and divine service, that the Rebbe Rashab performed throughout his lifetime all of which are now intensified. And since, nowadays, one of the most fundamental services is the imminent Redemption [See main text above for continuation]. (20th of MarCheshvan 5749; Hisvaaduyos p.341-342)
[10]. Parshas Vayerah 5749; Hisvaaduyos p.342.
[11]. His
theme our theme
Since this story is associated with (and was recounted by the Previous Rebbe in connection with) the Rebbe Rashabs birthday a birthday being an all-inclusive day of ones life it is only logical that this account expresses the essential theme of the Rebbe Rashabs general service particularly in his role as Leader of the Generation. (Parshas Vayerah 5751; Hisvaaduyos p.279)
Wasnt he just a boy?
This story took place while the Rebbe Rashab was yet a young boy. Yet the occurrences of his youth constitute a harbinger of his later years [as the leader of Jewry]. There are numerous well known accounts of saintly men and leaders of Jewry, who, while young displayed lofty characteristics that were indicative of their future greatness.
He was already king
This fact is emphasized in this case by the statement of the Tzemach Tzedek concerning the Rebbe Rashabs birth. The Rebbe Rashab was born on the 20th of MarCheshvan in the Hebrew year Kisra. [The Hebrew letters of the year 5621 spell with word Kisra, meaning crown. The letter Chof (20th) is also an abbreviation of Kesser, crown.] The Tzemach Tzedek declared that this was an allusion to Kesser Ilaah [Supernal Crown a sublime level of Divinity that transcends the Sefiros of Atzilus, as explained in Chassidus,] which reflected on his being coronated with the crown of [Chabad] leadership, as was revealed in due course. (ibid, footnote 7)
[12]. A
question is also an answer
Even a question coming from the Rebbe Rashab is itself Torah and a source of instruction (as is every query in Torah [even those that are subsequently refuted]). [Moreover, his question constitutes] a general lesson in the life of every Jew. (ibid, Hisvaaduyos p.285)
The Torah is talking to you
When a Jew
studies Torah and reaches the passage And
Hashem appeared to him, he should be aware that
main subject of the verse is himself!
After all, the Torah does not state And Hashem appeared to Avraham but rather, And Hashem appeared to him. Moreover, he [the Jew studying this passage] is himself a son of Avraham and was also entered into Briso Shel Avraham Aveinu, the Covenant of our father Avraham (to who Hashem appeared specifically in the merit of having given himself a Bris Milah) Indeed, this very awareness itself arouses a strong desire to witness the revelation of And Hashem appeared to him.
How to
educate your child
[Since the occurrences of his youth present a harbinger of his later years and he was destined and fit to become Leader of all Jewry, his conduct even while very young is a source of instruction for the entire nation concerning their own childrens education ibid, footnote 63] This, then, is the lesson we can learn from the Rebbe Rashab: That even a young child should yearn for a revelation of G-dliness in the manner of And Hashem appeared to him and even to be moved to tears [at the lack of such a revelation].
Make it happen
And since he yearns to witness this revelation, he will certainly do all he possibly can to be considered fit to receive such a revelation through [the efforts of] his own service (beginning with the Mitzvah of Bris Milah and so forth). (Parshas Vayerah 5752; Hisvaaduyos p.272) [For more on this theme, see Parshas Vayerah 5749, footnote 46; Hisvaaduyos p.334.]
[13]. Parshas Vayerah 5751; Hisvaaduyos p.285.
[14]. Parshas
Vayera
Since it is currently both Shabbos Parshas Vayerah and the 20th of MarCheshvan the birthday of the Rebbe Rashab it is therefore a fitting time to contemplate the lessons we are to learn from the story (Parshas Vayerah 5750; Hisvaaduyos p.361-362)
Climb higher
The fact
that the Rebbe Rashab wept over the revelation of And Hashem appeared to him,
which is the opening passage of this weeks Parshah (despite his having
previously studied about the numerous revelations of Hashem to Noach and even
to Avraham in earlier Parshas) indicates an advanced level of
yearning for the revelation of Hashem.
In other
words, the Rebbe Rashab was not satisfied with the revelation of G-dliness he
experienced in his previous spiritual standing, rather, he longed, yearned and
wept over the fact that he had not yet merited the yet loftier
revelation [that is expressed in this weeks Parshah as] And Hashem appeared
to him ... This conduct is an instruction to all who follow in the Rebbe
Rashabs path. (ibid, p.360)
Is it good enough for Geulah
standards?
This is the chief lesson and instruction to be taken from Parshas Vayerah: That every Jew should yearn profusely for the revelation of And Hashem appeared to him, which will occur with coming of the true and complete Redemption; and they should do whatever they can to make themselves fit to receive that revelation, by performing each activity in a manner that befits the standards of the true and complete Redemption. (Parshas Vayerah 5752; Hisvaaduyos p.274)
[15]. Five
times Havayah
Every Jew receives from the Rebbe Rashab and his successor, the complete state of 150, which is five times the Name Havayah. [This represents] the complete state of his Torah accomplishments, etc. [The numerical equivalent of Hashems Name is 26, and 5x26 = 150. Having completed a period of 150 years since the birth of the Rebbe Rashab, the spiritual level represented by this fact is now revealed to all Jews. See there at length.]
[16]. Parshas Vayerah 5751; Hisvaaduyos p.288.
[17]. Practically speaking, every Jew should add (in connection with the 20th of MarCheshvan) a state of completion to their Torah study and in all aspects of their divine service, beginning with the ability to constantly yearn for G-dliness. (ibid)
[18]. According
to the principles of Chassidus
But rather, specifically the explanations which are based on the Chassidic discourses of the Rebbes of Chabad. (ibid)
The goal is to get it
The main thing (in addition to the desire and yearning) is to attain a far greater level of G-dly revelation. (ibid. 5750, p.362)
[19]. Parshas Vayerah 5750; Hisvaaduyos p.362. See also Parshas Vayerah 5751; Hisvaaduyos p.288: Together with study that leads to action.
[20]. A
call for unity and action
As the Rebbe Rashab explains at length in his famous treatise both in its first section (which was published when the treatise was first delivered) and in its latter section (which was publicized many years later by the Previous Rebbe). Its most basic meaning is that everyone should rally together. (Parshas Vayerah 5750; Hisvaaduyos p.362)
[21]. Extract
yourself
Also including the alternative meaning of Heichaltzu: to extract oneself (LeChaleitz) from a current spiritual standing as good and lofty as it may be and to ascend to a yet higher level. (ibid)
[22]. Make
a receptacle
In order to ensure that the effect and empowerment from the Rebbe Rashabs birthday will last throughout the coming year, in the most successful manner and with the greatest of strength, it would be worthwhile and fitting to connect these activities with a Tomchei Temimim Yeshivah.
The Yeshivah a primary accomplishment
One of the most fundamental achievements of the Rebbe Rashab for there were numerous, lofty achievements (nevertheless, in addition to all of his activities eternally producing subsequent achievements, some of [his original] accomplishments themselves continue until this very day) was the founding of the Tomchei Temimim Yeshivah.
Uniqueness
of Tomchei Temimim
The Yeshivah constituted an everlasting edifice, an eternal structure within which the Hashems Torah is studied in perfection (by combining both the revealed Torah and the Torah of Chassidus) and whose students are occupied with the service of prayer and kind deeds which especially includes spiritual kind deeds, i.e., disseminating the revealed Torah and the inner wellsprings of Torah. (Parshas Vayerah 5749; Hisvaaduyos p.336)
[23]. Support
the wholesome ones
Tomchei Temimim was the name given to the Yeshivah by its founder [the Rebbe Rashab] during the Hakkafos on Simchas Torah after having recited the entreaty Tomeich Temimim Hoshiah Nah, Supporter of [Your people] the wholesome ones please save us!
[24]. Seeing
is living
It is
worthwhile and fitting that some of the special activities in honor of the 20th
of MarCheshvan should be performed within the Tomchei Temimim Yeshivah a
physical building that bears direct relevance to the Rebbe Rashab. It is patently obvious (as we can see for
ourselves) that merely contemplating a matter in ones mind (or even discussing
it) simply cannot compare to viewing the same matter in reality.
Step
inside the Makif deMakif
Therefore, when one performs a particular activity in connection with the Rebbe Rashab, and at that very moment a physical structure that bears relevance to the Rebbe Rashab (i.e., his Yeshivah building) stands before him; or better yet, he stands between the four walls and the roof of that very building, so that his entire being is encompassed within its structure the Makif [encompassing influence] of Tomchei Temimim, if you will [To be more specific, it is a Makif deMakif, the level of Yechidah [the highest tier of the soul] footnote, ibid.] he is then open to a far greater and even incomparable awaking, enthusiasm and energy in all of these activities. And the effect that this has on his coming year is also far greater. (Parshas Vayerah 5749; Hisvaaduyos p.336-337)
[25]. Parshas Vayerah 5749; Hisvaaduyos p.337.
[26]. Ibid, footnote 76.