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The world was created by G-d, Who is infinite. It follows then, that in every single creation there must be evidence of the artisan who created it. It must contain some resemblance to its Creator’s infiniteness.

In Talmudic law, when an ox has shown repeated signs of aggression, its legal status changes: if it subsequently damages another person’s property or person, it receives no leniency. However, through specific changes – even very minor changes in behavior – its legal status as being “tame” can be restored.

“When will the Master come?” This question was asked of Moshiach by the Baal Shem Tov, founder of Chassidism, during a visit to his chamber On High. “When your Wellsprings (of Chassidism) will spread to the outside,” was Moshiach’s response.

Pledge cards are distributed to divide the study of Talmud for the next year. The Rebbe pledges to study a Tractate of Talmud and then returns the pen to Rabbi Efraim Eliezer Yalles, Av Beis Din of Philadelphia.

From the section of Psalms known as “Hallel”, or praise, the Chasidim sing “Praise G-d all peoples, extol Him all the nations.” Commonly sung on festivals when the Hallel prayer is recited.