Immediately to Teshuvah, Immediately to Redemption

“Immediately to Teshuvah, Immediately to Redemption.” Teshuvah can be, as the Zohar states: “In one moment, in a single instant”. Thus, the need for teshuva doesn’t delay the Redemption. For every moment one can have a thought of teshuvah, and thus, “immediately to Redemption.”

Yet one could argue this applies to oneself —what connection does it have to bringing Redemption for the world? The Rambam rules: through a single mitzvah—in deed, in speech, or thought—one can tip the scale for oneself and the world toward merit, thus bring deliverance for himself and the world!

adapted from the teachings of the Rebbe