In our generation specifically, we must all conduct ourselves in the manner of “vayeitzei” - going out, as did our forefather Yaakov. We need to go out of our comforts into the world and illuminate it with G-dliness.
First, however, we must prepare by sitting in the tent of Shem and Ever, in the study of Torah. Only then does a person have the ability to conquer the world. This preparation must lead to the eventual efforts of bringing the light to the outside world.
The effort of “vayeitzei” is the primary action that must be done in our times, in the moments before the coming of Moshiach.
We must work on transforming the darkness of the world into a beacon of light. Our mandate to go out into the world and bring G-dliness to places that are dark is especially necessary nowadays, when affecting another Jew who is in darkness is literally saving his very Judaism!
One must keep in mind constantly, however, that his success is ensured when he is nullified to G-d, dedicated to fulfilling His mission.
When a person approaches this effort with absolute submission to the Almighty, a person is not limited by his individual nature or specific interests, but is able to transcend his very being.
Through accomplishing this holy work in any place in which he finds himself, and through investing all of his energies into the efforts of affecting multitudes of Jewish souls, he will see success.
This will prepare the entire Jewish people for the imminent redemption, during which no Jew will be left behind...!
(Based on Likkutei Sichot 15, Vayeitzei 4, reworked by Rabbi Dovid Markel. To see other projects and to partner in our work, see: www.Neirot.com.)
