Follow His Instruction
On Shabbos Mevarchim Shevat and the Shabbos before Yud Shevat, each man, woman and child should accept upon themselves – and begin implementing – an increase in performing the activities, studying the teachings and following the directives of the Leader of our generation – and to do so with far greater energy than previously.
Thought, Word and Deed
We should also add new aspects to our divine service, pertaining to the realms of thought, speech and action.
Those Who Saw Him
This is all the more imperative for those who merited seeing the Previous Rebbe, as well as for those who connect with him by studying his teachings.
Week of Preparation
A “new period” in preparatory divine service begins from the very first of the seven days leading up to Yud Shevat. As with every new start, we should begin this new service with a great surge of energy.
Let the Torah Be Your Guide
In addition to our regular Torah studies, we should begin by studying the teachings of the Previous Rebbe. We are to approach this study in the manner demanded of us by the Leader of our generation, who explained that when a Jew studies the Torah, he should also permit the Torah to teach him proper conduct.
