Introduction
The Tzemach Tzedek, the third Lubavitcher Rebbe, passed away in Lubavitch, Russia, on the 13th of Nissan, 5626 (1866).
Study His Teachings
We should make certain to utilize this propitious day, along with its adjoining days, to add in our study of the Tzemach Tzedek’s works – both his books on the revealed parts of Torah, entitled Tzemach Tzedek, and particularly his works on the inner teachings of Torah – Kabbalah and Chassidus – beginning with his notes on Likkutei Torah.
Three Times on the Yahrtzeit
Ideally, we should study from the teachings of the Tzemach Tzedek on at least three occasions during the twenty-four hours of his yahrtzeit – the more, the better.
His Teachings on Rambam
Preferably, we should link the Tzemach Tzedek’s yahrtzeit (on the 13th of Nissan) with Rambam’s birthday (on the 14th of Nissan). This is done by studying the Tzemach Tzedek’s explanations of Rambam’s works, as well as the Chassidic explanations of the topics written in the beginning of Rambam’s Mishneh Torah.
Bring Moshiach Through Study
We should increase those aspects of our Divine service that have the particular ability to hasten and actually bring the Redemption, with special focus on timely themes, such as our service related to the yahrtzeit of the Tzemach Tzedek. In his Torah teachings, as is known, the Tzemach Tzedek put extraordinary effort into unifying the inner and revealed teachings of Torah. This is something that brings the true and complete Redemption led by Moshiach, who is referred to (among his many other names and titles) as both “Tzemach” and “Tzedek.” Therefore, we should make certain to utilize this propitious day to add in our study of the Tzemach Tzedek’s works.
