Nurturing Faith

“And you shall command the children of Israel and they shall bring you pure olive oil, crushed for the light, to keep a constant lamp burning.” - opening verse of Parshas Tetzaveh, [Shmos 27:20].

On this very day (the 10th of Adar I) 43 years ago, the Lubavitcher Rebbe delivered what would be his last Maamar to be gifted to his Chassidim and the Jewish world.

This unique and specific verse immediately brings to light many questions - each with it's own practical explanation - but what is the mystical significance behind this puzzling verse, and what secret does it reveal about our collective mission to serve G-d?

Ve'atah Tetzaveh 5741 (1981) - Delivered by the Lubavitcher Rebbe