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                              L'CHAIM             ISSUE # 246 PART 1 OF 8
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            THE WEEKLY PUBLICATION FOR EVERY JEWISH PERSON
     Dedicated to the memory of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson  N.E.
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Dec. 18, 1992              Parshas - Vayeshev               23 Kislev 5753
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   Just scratch the surface of anything and you find out what it really is.
Like furniture, for instance, is it solid wood, or veneer? Are those shoes
vinyl or leather? Is the jewelry 14 karat gold or vermeil?  
   Just scratch the surface of Chanuka and you find out what it really is--
Moshiach!  
   "Oh come on, now," you're thinking. "I know the story of Chanuka pretty
well and there's no mention of Moshiach in it. You're just so Moshiach-minded
that you can't think of anything else."  
   If that's what you're thinking then you're absolutely...
 
   RIGHT!
 
   Because, in essence, everything is Moshiach.
 
   Let's take Chanuka as a prime example.
 
   First of all, you're right that Moshiach is not explicitly mentioned in
the story of Chanuka or any of the Chanuka customs, blessings or traditional
prayers.   
   But, to prove a point, let's recount that story of Chanuka you know so
well, in a nutshell.  
   It's the story of the Jewish people when they live under the domination of
the Greeks. The Greeks encourage the Jews to assimilate, enact decrees
against the Torah, and desecrate the Holy Temple.   
   Many Jews are content to accept the Greek lifestyle. 
 
   But one proud Jew, Matithias, wise and learned, a leader of the people,
calls upon his brethren to fight G-d's battle, saying, "Whoever is for G-d,
join me!"  
   Together the small army fights under the holy banner that proclaims "Who
is like You among the mighty ones, O G-d?"--a phrase whose Hebrew initial
letters form the word "Maccabee."  
   The Jewish army manages to miraculously conquer their bitter enemy,
purifies and rededicates the Temple, relights the menora and renews their
commitment to G-d and the Torah, etc., etc., etc.  
   So again, you're wondering, what does Moshiach have to do with the story?  
 Maimonides tells us that Moshiach will fight "G-d's battles." Sounds pretty
much like what Matithias did.  
   He also explains that the only difference between exile and the times of
Moshiach is that we won't be under the yoke of foreign governments: the
Maccabees conquered the Greek army and threw off their rulership, at least
temporarily.  
   When Moshiach comes, he will rebuild the Holy Temple; when the Jewish army
purified and rededicated the Holy Temple it was as if they rebuilt it, since
it was not usuable in its desecrated state.   
   Also, with the complete Redemption, may it come speedily, we will once
again fulfill all the various observances of the Holy Temple, like lighting
the menora as our ancestors did on Chanuka.  
   Lastly, our Sages teach us that when Moshiach comes the world will be
filled with the knowledge of G-d and G-dliness and we will pursue this
recognition. That is exactly what the Jews did when they renewed their
commitment to G-d and the Torah.   
   Just scratch the surface of Chanuka, or anything for that matter, and you
find out what it really is--Moshiach! Why? Because the ultimate reason for
the creation of the entire world was the completion of the world which will
only be realized when Moshiach comes. Based on a talk by Dr. D.S. Pape.
 
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                               L'CHAIM            ISSUE # 246 PART 2 OF 8
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                        LIVING WITH THE TIMES
                        THE WEEKLY TORAH PORTION
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   At first glance, this week's Torah portion, Vayeishev, chronicles the
circumstances leading to Joseph's appointment as second in command over
Egypt, subordinate only to Pharaoh. Yet, upon examination, we find that
Joseph's story  is synonymous with the history of the Jews.  
  Joseph, the pride of his father, at the age of 17 is suddenly plucked from
his secure environment, family, and his country. Sold into slavery and
finding himself in a foreign land, he must now cope with the most adverse and
cruel of circumstances. Worst of all, Joseph is not to blame, for all this
has come about through no action of his own.  
   A lesser individual would have surely succumbed to bitterness and
depression. Another might have become indifferent. But Joseph realized that
he must deal with the reality which presented itself. As the servant of
Potifar, he fulfilled his duties to the best of his ability. It soon became
apparent even to Potifar that it was in Joseph's merit that his household
enjoyed its material blessings.  
   This, then, is the task of every Jew: No matter how adverse the
circumstances, each Jew must live up to his full potential and fulfill his
duties to the best of his ability.  
   But how was Joseph repaid for his loyalty? He was thrown into prison! Why?
Because he refused to betray his master by succumbing to the advances of the
master's wife. Not only didn't Joseph's honesty and integrity bring him any
positive benefits, these very qualities caused him to be incarcerated. Was
Joseph discouraged? Did he reject his lifestyle and renounce his high
standards? Joseph's response to adversity was to continue in the same path,
acting honestly and in good faith. Eventually his behavior and virtue drew
the attention of his jailers.  
   This is the history of the Jew as well: No matter how depraved and corrupt
his surroundings, he remains undeterred from his faith in G-d and His Torah. 
 
   When Joseph noticed that two of his fellow inmates, Pharaoh's chief butler
and chief baker, were distressed for some reason, he rushed to their aid,
without thought of rejoicing at their misfortune or of taking revenge for the
role they played in his downfall. Joseph could not bear to see people in
need, and so he immediately offered his assistance. He was able to bring them
relief by interpreting their respective dreams.  
   In return, Joseph did not ask for monetary payment or special treatment.
He merely requested that the chief butler mention his name to Pharaoh when he
was freed, which he didn't do. In his unbending faith in the goodness of man
and in ultimate justice, Joseph believed that fairness would prevail if only
Pharaoh was presented with the facts.   
   This theme has been played out time and again in Jewish history. Joseph
unfortunately learned the hard way that this world is full of lies and
deception. Yet when he later found himself in a position of almost unlimited
power, he refused to exact revenge on those who had harmed him. This is not
the way of the Jew. Joseph faithfully used his office to steer the Egyptians
and the whole world from potential catastrophe during the years of famine,
enacting, for the first time, the historic role the Jews have played during
their exile among the nations. Adapted from the works of the Lubavitcher
Rebbe.
 
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                               L'CHAIM             ISSUE # 246 PART 3 OF 8
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                          SLICE OF LIFE
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ALL THE WORLD 
by Yitzchak Levin
   Boris and Luba are relatives who moved to Israel from Russia two years ago
and live in Cholon.  Last year, when Chabad started publicizing the special
"Chanuka Live" program--a simultaneous, intercontinental satellite broadcast
that would be seen around the world--my wife suggested that we invite
ourselves over to them to see the program. They were delighted.  
   On the first night of Chanuka we showed up at their door. They greeted us
with big smiles. We chatted, sang Chanuka songs, and ate. Grisha, Boris's
father, reminisced about Chanuka in his father's house. Tears rolled down his
cheeks.  
   Close to 10:00 p.m., Boris started to adjust the television antenna to
pick up the broadcast clearly. We sat there utterly amazed as we contemplated
today's technology which turns the whole world into one village. At exactly
10:00 p.m., "Chanuka Live" began. I told our cousins that in the United
States alone, this broadcast was being televised on 40 T.V. stations and
hundreds of cable stations in addition to the stations in Europe, Israel, and
cities throughout the world. But the most amazing thing, we all agreed, was
that millions of Jews and tens of millions of non-Jews who were watching were
participating in the largest, to date, realization of the instruction from
our Sages to "publicize the miracle" of Chanuka!  
   On the screen, the anchorman together with two Chabad rabbis, explained
the significance of Chanuka and a little about the remarkable life of the
Rebbe, shlita. The camera zoomed in on the Rebbe turning around to look at
the children at the end of the afternoon services.   
   All of a sudden, I heard Luba say, "I don't believe it! That is the
congressional hall in the Kremlin," We could not possibly fathom the
greatness of the miracle that saw Jews gathered in the Kremlin to light the
Chanuka candles and to participate freely in a live broadcast throughout the
entire world.  
   But we were not just in Moscow. Soon we were at the Eiffel Tower where
25,000 people were gathered.The international dialogue continued. We were now
at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.  
   Cut to Melbourne, Australia. It was morning there and the sun shone
brightly. A huge crowd had gathered in a tremendous hall. They, too, were
connected to this international telecast.  
   A second later we were in Hong Kong, in a hotel with a small group of Jews
gathered there. The whole world was indeed one small village. "Chabad is all
over the world," Boris said in simple amazement.   
   The camera returned to "770." The gathering now began in earnest with the
recitation of the 12 Torah verses that over a decade ago the Rebbe encouraged
all Jewish children to learn by heart. They were said in rotation. The first
in New York, the second one at the Wall in Jerusalem by a child from
Chernobyl who added a word of thanks to the Rebbe for his initiation of a
campaign to save them. A child in Moscow said the next verse. The fourth one
was said in Paris, the fifth in Hong Kong and the sixth in Australia. The
rotation continued until all 12 verses were recited.      The actual lighting
of the menoras commenced. Moscow was first. An elderly chasid, Rabbi Avrohom
Genin, who lived a fully observant, Chasidic life in Communist Russia, was
honored with the first candle. As he stood there reciting the blessing
"Shehecheyanu," with great emotion, another drama unfolded right in front of
us in the living room. Grisha raised his hands to the heavens and cried out,
"Shehecheyanu--who has granted us life and sustained us and enabled us to
reach this occasion." His eyes streamed with tears and his wife cried
together with him. "I don't believe it," he said over and over.   
   In Jerusalem, the Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu, lit the
menora and described the great efforts and success of the Rebbe in spreading
Torah and Chasidut in the world.   
   From there to France where the Chief Rabbi of Paris lit the menora. The
crowd in Paris broke out singing "Ha'aderet Vehemuna" to the tune of the
Marseillaise and suddenly the Rebbe swung his arm over and over again, faster
and faster to encourage the singing. "How much energy this man has!" Boris
said in amazement.  
   Thus the candle-lighting passed to Australia, Hong Kong and then back to
"770." All over the world they were singing the verses following the menora
lighting. In every place they were singing the same tune, the same words.
With a wave of his arm the Rebbe encouraged everyone to sing, and Jews all
over the world responded simultaneously.  
   The Rebbe spoke for about a half an hour, and the whole world listened. He
spoke about what we had just seen, that when a young Jewish child kindles a
light in one corner of the world the entire world sees it. The physical
broadcast is just a reflection of the spiritual energy of the light that
illuminates the world from one end to the other. The Rebbe called for the
light of Torah and holiness, the light of kindness and righteousness, to be
spread throughout the world.   
      Luba said that she now understands why people talk about the Rebbe so
much.   
   On the way home, we talked about the impact that satellites have and how
certain we are sure that very soon, Moshiach will come, and he will be
revealed to the whole world via live satellite.  Reprinted from the Kfar
Chabad Magazine.
 
Ed. note: Chanuka Live this year will be at 3:00 p.m. est on Sunday Dec. 20.
Call 1-800-LUBAVITCH or  (718) 771-2100 for more info.  
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                           WHAT'S  NEW   
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WORLD'S LARGEST CHANUKA MENORA
   Join thousands of Jews on all eight nights of Chanuka at the World's
Largest Chanuka Menora at Fifth Ave. and 59th St. near Central Park in
Manhattan. The first candle will be lit on Sat. night, Dec. 19 at 8:00 p.m.
Sun. - Thurs., Dec. 20-24 at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 25 at 3:39 p.m. and the
last night of Chanuka, Sat., Dec. 26 at 8:00 p.m. On Sunday there will be
free latkas,  dreidles, and Chanuka gelt for the children. For more info call
(718) 778-6000. Over 2,000 Chabad Centers throughout the world have similar
public menora lighting. Call your local Chabad-Lubavitch center for more
details.   
AS A NEW DAY BREAKS
   The latest addition for Sichos in English's subscribers is a series
called, "As A New Day Breaks." These essays take a look at Moshiach and the
Redemption from a secular view. For more information call Sichos in English
at (718) 778-5436 or write to them at 788 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY
11213.  
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                              L'CHAIM             ISSUE # 246 PART 5 OF 8
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                             INSIGHTS
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THERE IS NO LIMIT TO GOODNESS
Adapted from a letter of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
 
   I was pleased to receive the good news that you began lighting a candle
for Shabbat. No doubt you will do the same also, for Yom Tov.  
   Although, as you mention, you have not yet reached the age of Bat Mitzva,
you surely know that the mitzva of chinuch--training in the practice of
mitzvot--begins quite early in Jewish life. It not only prepares for Bar
Mitzva and Bat Mitzva, but lays the foundation for a person's entire life.
This is what the wisest of all men, King Solomon, meant, when he said, "Train
(chanoch) the youngster in his right way, so that he will not depart from it
also when he grows old." (Proverbs 2:6) Needless to say, though the verse
speaks of a boy (na'ar), girls are included, as in many similar verses in the
Torah.  
   A mitzva should, of course, be fulfilled for its own sake, because G-d
commanded it, and without thought of reward. Nevertheless, each mitzva
contains many lessons and carries with it G-d's blessings in many ways. This
is especially true in the case of the mitzva of Shabbat candles, as explained
by our Sages (in the Talmud Shabbat 23b, and elsewhere), that it is connected
with the verse, "Ner mitzva v'Torah Or," meaning that lighting the Shabbat
candles brings the light of Torah--the whole Torah-into the home.   
   A further point about Shabbat candles has to do with the "practical"
reason of lighting up the house so that no one might stumble in darkness and
get hurt, G-d forbid. But in a deeper sense, the Shabbat candles light up the
house and every member of the family with the light of Torah, [enabling them]
to walk safely through the path of life which is full of dangerous pitfalls. 
 
   In addition, lighting a candle in honor of Shabbat and Yom Tov betokens
the lighting up of one's mazal, to be blessed by G-d [not only in spiritual
matters, but] also in all material needs.   
   May G-d grant that all the great spiritual and material blessings that go
with Shabbat candles be fulfilled in you and shared by everyone in your home. 
 
   It is especially gratifying to receive the good news, and to acknowledge
it, in these days close to Chanuka. For Chanuka further emphasizes the
significance of candle-lighting in Jewish life. One of the important details
of the Chanuka lights is that they should be seen also outside, so that those
who are still "outside" may also be inspired by the lesson of Chanuka.  
   Another important detail about the Chanuka lights is that, although the
mitzva of the Chanuka candles is fulfilled to perfection by lighting one
candle the first night, we are called upon to light two candles the second
night, three the following night, and so on, adding one more candle each
night. This teaches us that however satisfactory our religious observance is
today, we must do better tomorrow, and better still the day after, for there
is no limit to goodness and holiness.  
   In light of the above, I trust that you will not only go from strength to
strength in all matters of Judaism in your personal life and daily conduct,
but will also be a shining example to other girls, especially those who are
not as privileged as you, and know little or nothing about the mitzvot. A
good way of helping those underprivileged girls is by starting them on
candle-lighting in honor of Shabbat and Yom Tov, and gradually kindling many
other "mitzva candles." For such is the beauty of light, and that a little
flame of a candle can ignite many candles, and the light can be shared by all
who are within sight.  
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                              L'CHAIM             ISSUE # 246 PART 6 OF 8
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                              CUSTOMS
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What are some of the requirements of the Chanuka menora?
 
   All eight branches or candleholders of a Chanuka menora must be in a
straight line, at the same height. There must be a distinction between the
place for the shamash and the other lights. A Chanuka menora can be made out
of any kind of material.   
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                      A WORD FROM THE DIRECTOR
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   The farbrengen--Chasidic gathering--in Lubavitch World Headquarters this
Shabbat last year is still remembered as the "French Farbrengen" for its
unique content and ambiance.  
   The Rebbe departed from his usual style and started the farbrengen with
words of welcome to a group of guests from France. They, in turn, each raised
their glass to the Rebbe and wished him "L'Chaim"--"to life."  
   The thousands of people assembled there began singing words from a
particular prayer to the tune of the French National Anthem, a custom which
began when the first large group of visitors came from France nearly a decade
ago.   
   In the talk which followed, the Rebbe explained that there are various
approaches to involvement in mundane matters. The approach comprised of
refining the world and revealing the G-dliness invested within it is called
"tziruf." The Hebrew word tziruf, the Rebbe pointed out, is directly related
to the Hebrew word for France, Tzarfat. Whereas at one point in history, the
main approach of the French population toward the world was a self-oriented
approach of seeking material pleasure, the approach of refinement of the
world is currently on the ascendancy. This is most certainly due to the
influence of the visits of the Rebbes of Lubavitch beginning with the fourth
Rebbe in the 1800's, the fifth Rebbe and the Previous Rebbe who established
the Lubavitcher Yeshiva in Brunoy, France.   
   It is, of course, interesting to note that the Rebbe, shlita, lived in
France together with Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka (of blessed memory) from 1934 to
1941.   
   Throughout this most special talk, the Rebbe mentioned Moshiach and the
Ultimate Redemption numerous times. The final connection to the Redemption,
however, was a quote from the previous week's Haftorah portion (read just
days before this special group from France arrived) which the Rebbe quoted:
"The exiled host of the children of Israel as far as Tzarfat... will take
hold of the cities of the south. And saviors will ascend Mount Zion... and
sovereignty will be G-d's."  
   May the fulfillment of this prophecy, and the words of all the prophets,
to our very own days, be fulfilled now, with the coming of the Redemption.   
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                              L'CHAIM             ISSUE # 246 PART 7 OF 8
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                          IT HAPPENED ONCE
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   The followers of Rabbi Dov Ber, the Maggid of Mezritch, awaited his
entrance into the synagogue for the lighting of the Chanuka menora on the
first night of Chanuka. For the past few years, Reb Zushe, one of the
Maggid's greatest disciples, had been honored with lighting the shamash
candle. Reb Zushe would then hand it to the Maggid who lit his menora from
it. But Reb Zushe was nowhere to be seen and the chasidim wondered if his
absence was the reason the Maggid had not yet lit the menora.  
   Minutes, then hours ticked by, as the chasidim waited for their Rebbe to
emerge. Finally, at about midnight, the Maggid emerged from his room and
walked towards the menora. As if to himself, the Maggid said quietly, "Reb
Zushe will not be with us tonight. We will light the menora now."  
   The Maggid honored another of his chasidim with the privilege of kindling
the shamash for him, the blessings were chanted and the one, solitary wick
was lit. Then all of the holy assemblage joined together in singing the
traditional Chanuka hymns.  
   The next morning, just as the Maggid and his chasidim were finishing the
services, Reb Zushe walked in. Weary from traveling, Reb Zushe shuffled over
to his customary place and dropped down on the bench. His friends came over
and gave him a hearty welcome. One of them reported, "The Rebbe waited a long
time for you last night. What happened?"  
   "After we light the Chanuka menora tonight," promised Reb Zushe, "and with
the Rebbe's permission, I will tell you what happened."  
   All of the chasidim gathered around the Maggid's menora on the second
night of Chanuka. After the Maggid lit the menora they eagerly listened to
Reb Zushe's story:  
   "As you all know, immediately after the High Holidays, it is my custom to
travel throughout the small villages and hamlets near Mezritch. I go from
town to town, speaking with the adults and teaching the children about the
wonders of our heritage. I also speak to them about how G-d loves each and
every single Jew and that they are all important to Him. I tell them about
our Rebbe and explain some of the Rebbe's teachings.  
   "Each year, I plan my schedule so that I can return to Mezritch in time
for Chanuka. Yesterday, I was on my way back to Mezritch when a terrible
snowstorm started. I pushed on through the storm, though many times I felt I
could not continue. Knowing that I would soon be back in Mezritch near the
Rebbe was what kept me going.   
   "The storm worsened and I soon realized that I would have to stop and rest
a bit before continuing, if I wanted to make it to Mezritch at all. And so, I
stopped at the home of Yankel in a village not too far from Mezritch. By this
time it was already quite late in the afternoon. I pounded and pounded on the
door until finally, someone called out, 'Who is it?'  
   "'It is I, Reb Zushe,' I said loudly. 
 
   "Yankel's wife opened the door. She looked absolutely terrified as she bid
me inside. I noticed that the children, too, looked frightened.   
   "The poor woman burst out, 'Yankel left the house early this morning to
gather firewood. He promised he would come back early, for even then he saw
we were in for a terrible storm. It is late already and still he has not
returned,' she wailed.  
   "For a split second I hesitated. If I went into the forest now, who knew
if I would come out alive? But I knew I had no choice. I put on my coat and
scarf once again and set out toward the forest.  
   "I passed a few rows of trees when I saw the upright form of a man covered
with snow. Only his face was visible in that white blur. I saw right away
that it was Yankel, and I thought for sure that he had frozen to death. But
when I came very close, I noticed to my surprise, that he was still
breathing. I brushed Yankel off and tried to warm him up.   
   "Somehow I managed to drag and carry Yankel back to his house where his
wife and children greeted us with cries of joy. With my last ounce of
strength I deposited Yankel on the bench near the stove and fell to the floor
myself. Miraculously, Yankel's wife was able to "thaw" him out. She brought
us a bottle of strong mashke which we drank eagerly to warm our insides. At
about midnight we felt sufficiently strong enough to stand up and light the
Chanuka menora. As we said the prayer, 'who made miracles for our ancestors,
in those days at this time," we knew without a doubt that G-d had made a
miracle for us now, too.  
   "As soon as the sun rose in the morning I set out for Mezritch and arrived
when you saw me this morning."  
   Reb Zushe finished his story. The Maggid looked deeply into Reb Zushe's
face. "Know, Zushe, that in Heaven they waited--as it were--to light the
Divine Chanuka menora until you lit the menora together with Yankel. In the
merit of your saving a Jewish soul from death, the Heavens awaited you."   
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                           THOUGHTS THAT COUNT 
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And Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of
his old age (Gen. 37:3)  
   Why is this cited as a reason for the special bond which existed between
Israel and his son Joseph? Did he not have other children who were born when
he was already an old man? Issachar and Zebulon were the same age as Joseph,
and Benjamin would be born even later.  
   The phrase "son of his old age" is therefore interpreted to apply to
Joseph himself; his actions were those of an old and wise individual who had
already acquired a lifetime of wisdom. (Toldot Avraham)  
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And Joseph was brought down to Egypt (39:1)
 
   "He reigned over them," the Midrash relates, explaining that the word
"brought down" is linguistically related to the word "reign." As proof of
this, the Midrash cites a verse about Moshiach, "And he shall reign from sea
to sea."What is the connection between Joseph's descent into the cesspool of
ancient Egypt, and the rule of Moshiach?  
   The Jewish history of exile actually began when Joseph was brought down to
Egypt, and, as the prototype of all other exiles to follow, its true purpose
was the elevation and ascent of the Jewish people which would follow its
suffering. The objective of our present exile is likewise the coming of
Moshiach and the ultimate Redemption. (Lubavitcher Rebbe)  
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Joseph was handsome in form and handsome in appearance (39:6)
 
   "Handsome in form"--scrupulous in the performance of positive mitzvot.
"Handsome in appearance"--equally scrupulous in keeping the negative
commandments. (Lubavitcher Rebbe)  
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                    A THOUGHT ABOUT MOSHIACH
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   On the verse concerning the birth of Peretz, the progenitor of  Moshiach,
our Sages comment, "This refers to the Moshiach, as it is written, "The one
who breaks through--haporetz--shall ascend before them." This is the task of
Moshiach--to break through the barriers of exile and spread holiness
throughout the world, as it is written, "And you shall spread out vigorously
(UFARATZTA) west, east, north, and south."  
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Staiman - Copy Editors Rabbi B. Bell, Basha Majerczyk - Contributing Editor
Rabbi Nissen Mangel - Chairman Editorial Committee Rabbi Zalman I. Posner -
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complete with all credits to L.Y.O. and L'Chaim BBS. The name of this
publication is an acronym for L'zecher Chaya Mushka 
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