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“He, too, is Alive”
10 Shevat, 5735 · January 22, 1975
Torah expects a Tzaddik to not be satisfied with his own righteousness; his mission is to
influence his fellow Jews to follow G-d’s path, and to help them, in turn, become sources of
inspiration to others as well.  MoreTorah expects a Tzaddik to not be satisfied with his own righteousness; his mission is to
influence his fellow Jews to follow G-d’s path, and to help them, in turn, become sources of
inspiration to others as well.
But at what point does a Tzaddik know if he succeeded in the mission? During his lifetime,
it is possible that his students follow him only because they fear his presence. But what
about after the Tzaddik’s passing - when his presence continues, but in a concealed manner?
Only then do the true colors of his students become revealed.
The Talmud states: “Just as his children are alive, so is he alive.” When the Rebbe's influence
lives within us - and through us, enlivens those around us - then “he too, is alive” with even
greater presence and vitality than before. And he blesses and empowers us spiritually and
physically in all our endeavors.
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Though I never had the profound privilege of meeting the Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of Blessed Memory, I have a huge picture of him in my living room, and two photos of him during Succot in my office, and 1 photo in another room.
I may not be the epitome of a Chassidic woman, but I sometimes read Likutei Sichot to be in touch with all that he represents, perform good deeds, and give Tzedakah in memory of family members, and in honor of many different people. I am very much in tune with much of what the Rebbe has said; and I truly wish that he were alive today to guide much of what occurs in the Jewish world, most especially in Israel.
With great fondness and appreciation,
Shoshannah Chana Bas Leola Martha
Shabbat Shalom U'Mevorach!
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