We are pleased to bring you this newly revised edition of a CALL to ACTION. Translated from its Hebrew counterpart, HaMaaseh Hu HaIkar, this presentation is a collection of practical instruction from the Rebbe’s Sichos pertaining to Yud Shevat, the Yahrtzait of the Previous Rebbe and the beginning of the Rebbe’s leadership.
HaMaaseh Hu HaIkar is a compilation of Hora’os (“directives”) culled from the Rebbe’s 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 Rebbe’s carefully calculated and instructive phrasing. This edition’s English translation was provided by Rabbi Yaakov Paley.
There are two additions to this week’s a CALL to ACTION:
- Appendix I – the Rebbe outlines the theme of Yud Shevat, the significance of its date, the Previous Rebbe’s name and other fascinating details.
- Appendix II – a letter of the Rebbe detailing the customs surrounding Yud Shevat. The English translation of this letter, as it appears in the appendix was first published by Sichos in English.
At this time, when Moshiach’s 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!
At this time, when Moshiach’s 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 it happen now, completely and speedily!
Editorial Office of HaMaaseh Hu HaIkar
Rosh Chodesh Shevat, 5768
