1075 —המסר הכולל של יב-יג תמוז

B"H, Motzaei Shabbat Kodesh, 3 Tammuz, 5711, Brooklyn, NY.

In his letter for the first celebration of 12–13 Tammuz—in the year 5688—my revered father-in-law, the Rebbe, explained the meaning of this redemption: "Not only did the Holy One Blessed be He redeem me alone on the 12th of Tammuz, but also all who cherish our holy Torah, those who observe mitzvos, and even those who are merely called by the name Israel." This includes all types of Jewish men and women: those with Torah and mitzvos; those with either Torah or mitzvos; and even those with neither Torah nor mitzvos but are simply called by the name Israel. It is known that a nickname is something that conceals and covers over the true nature of the one so called—it may not even be his real name, nor a shortened form or translation of his name, nor even a personal nickname; sometimes it is only based on his family name. Yet even so, they too are at least called by the name Israel. For as stated in that letter: "Every Jew (regardless of his personal state in observing and fulfilling mitzvos) has a heart that is whole with G‑d and His Torah." To all these types this redemption was drawn down on this day in that year (5687), and this drawing down is renewed and awakened every year at this time.

Redemption means leaving behind the constraints and limitations of material matters and physicality—of both body and animal soul. However, we must prepare ourselves to be vessels to receive this drawing down—to absorb it inwardly—and consequently bring it into action: in thought, speech, and deed during the days following this festival of redemption. Then there will be redemption for us—for all Jews—the complete and true redemption speedily in our days. Amen.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that the liberation celebrated on 12–13 Tammuz embraces every Jew without exception. Each person can access this redemptive energy by preparing themselves to internalize it and express it through thought, speech, and action.