Rebbe, (#3)

Gimmel Tammuz, the third day of the Hebrew month of Tammuz, [the anniversary of the passing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe] is a day of reflection for all those whose lives have been touched by the Rebbe. Upon contemplating the Rebbe - the depth and breadth of his knowledge, his inventiveness, his piety, etc. - what shines above all else is that he is a Rebbe, a leader. He is an individual whose entire existence is defined by his service to others: his people and ultimately the whole world.

When we contemplate the Rebbe, we experience true leadership.

The Rebbe doesn't compromise our free will, he helps us exercise it. And whenever he senses us falling back he is right there to keep us going on the linear course that is truly in our best interest.

It has been said that what makes the Rebbe unique is that rather than get us to believe in him, he believes in us and he makes us believe in ourselves.

Above all else, the Rebbe and his leadership represent deed. We live in a world of action. Thus, we must define spirituality with actions. In this world, all good intentions and deep spiritual experiences must be translated into practical action.

Every person is aware of the special corner in his soul that is his point of spirituality-kindness and righteousness. We must give this spark of innate spirituality expression through deed.

A little of charity, a prayer, a mitzva (commandment) - these are concrete physical acts that give expression to our spiritual selves.

Our spirituality does not require massive acts to prove that it is authentic. The little things, simple deeds, are also appreciated. Do one mitzva if that is all you can offer at this moment. For one good deed will eventually inspire many more good deeds.

Ultimately, all our deeds will add up that will collectively transform the world to a good, kind and principled reality-a Messianic World!

The vision and direction of the Rebbe moves forward. Let us follow the Rebbe's lead and move forward until the coming of Moshiach.