The Previous Rebbe, the Yosef of our generation, provided the impetus and ability to spread Torah & Mitzvos throughout the world that today is in a state of “Mitzraim”
Calf with the broken neck is the idea of the Elders providing for the spiritual needs of the Jewish people, even in the “field”
The wagons sent the message that Yosef was still alive spiritually, as well as physically
Yosef effected in the Jews: 1) strength to withstand the Galus 2) ability to grow in Galus (יוסף expresses adding)
We must have faith in HaShem that we can be successful in Exile; nevertheless, we must feel the pain that we are not yet in our land and ask “Ad Mosai”
Upon reaching the border, Yaacov felt the pain of being forced to leave Eretz Yisrael in actuality; G-d reassured him that he was not wrong in wishing to stay, but now the beginning of the nation had started
In the world to come prayer is to be said loudly due to revelation of the unity of the Jews with G-d; purpose of loud prayer is to reveal the bitul
Not raising one’s voice in prayer (עמידה) to HaShem; different opinions in halacha & in understanding of prayer (see table below)
Do Not Raise Your Voice in Prayer (עמידה) to HaShem
טור“Side” issur to pray loudly as if G-d cannot hear (lack of faith)Prayer like speakingמבקש צרכיורמב"םSpeak quietly due to awe in the presence of the KingProper intentionעבודה שבלבבית יוסףRequires quiet speech; loud prayer would disturb oneselfIn the World of Atzilus, world of unity, to stand together with G-d in complete bitulזוהר (פנימיות התורה)Words not even heard by one’s own earsStriving in Torah provides the ability to overcome Galus; thus, striving in Torah is also one of the characteristics of Moshiach
Yosef warns the brothers regarding learning Torah on the way back to Yaacov; this trip required greater protection offered by learning b’iyun, since now leading the Jews into the descent of galus
Eternal idea of Moshiach is not in being a King but in the effect from a Nasi as a spiritual shepherd
Levels of Moshiach:
Nasi – teaches all Jews Torah; no inherent change in nature; but fulfills main purpose
Melech – rules over entire world; change does occur in the world חידוש
