The Shlichus Needs You

In discussing the mechanism of legal agency, Jewish law sees the "principal" working through the "emissary" in three possible ways: 1) The emissary's final achievement is attributed to the principal 2) The emissary's every action is attributed to the principal 3) The emissary completely embodies the principal. More

In discussing the mechanism of legal agency, Jewish law sees the "principal" working through the "emissary" in three possible ways:

1) The emissary's final achievement is attributed to the principal
2) The emissary's every action is attributed to the principal
3) The emissary completely embodies the principal

Chassidic teaching emphasizes yet another aspect: while the goal is for the principal to be represented -- in order to achieve this, the emissary must bring his own entire being into the mission.

The lesson for Shluchim: Every Shliach is united with, and receives strength from, my fatherin- law, the Rebbe. But to be the Rebbe's true representative and to bring him the greatest Nachas, the Shliach must devote his entire body and soul to the mission.

This applies to every single Jew, for every Jew without exception has been appointed as a Shliach by the Rebbe.

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