“Our Rebbe says that we should tell the nations that the land of Israel is ours as a gift and an inheritance from our Father the King and Creator of the universe.”
To reach it, one must completely remove the earth that is blocking the way. Now the waters in the depth of the earth are given by Hashem but only when the earth is removed can the creation called water be revealed.”
The Rebbe continued. “Every Jew has the responsibility to serve like Yitzchak—to help another Jew by removing the surface earth and revealing the Jewish spark within him.
How is this done? When you walk on the street and encounter a Jew, ask him if he put on tefillin yet that day. If not, suggest that he start today and continue daily.”
Hearing this, the young man jumped from his place. “What?! I am a university student preparing for my career! Are you asking me to give that up and start getting people to put on tefillin?”
The Rebbe answered, “I am not asking you to give up your plans, you will be able to continue as you are doing. Just remember that a Jew is created to accomplish a mission, to receive and give. Furthermore, what you need to share cannot be accomplished by someone else.”
“I,” the Rebbe said pointing to himself “am not able to accomplish your mission. Only you can be successful in accomplishing your mission, therefore you have that responsibility.
The student sputtered, “But I don’t don tefillin. How can I influence another to do so?”
“Despite this which you haven’t done yet, you have the responsibility to influence another. Therefore, to accomplish your mission, it is necessary for you to start to wear tefillin.”
[From hiskashrus bashalach 5778]
