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Based on letters and talks of the Rebbe, Rabbi M. M. Schneerson
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142. The Light Switcher

A college student once asked the Lubavitcher Rebbe what is his job. The Rebbe gestured to the ceiling of his room and replied:

Do you see that light bulb? It is connected by wires to a power plant that powers the whole of Brooklyn. And that plant is connected to turbo-generators at Niagara Falls that power the whole of New York State and more.

Every one of us is a light bulb wired in to an infinitely powerful generator. But the room may still be dark, because the connection has yet to be made. The job of a rebbe is to take your hand in the dark room and help it find the switch.

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Posted: Nov 26, 2010
Power Houses
Ah yes, I am constantly reminded to "Love One Another"......and so it is.....we are Our Brothers Keeper.....such a sweet, sweet reminer.....God Bless
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You are a light switcher
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