A leader devoted to Hashem.
A world ready
for redemption.

In plain EnglishThis Chabad study presents kingship as humility before Hashem and explains the king’s role in awakening the Jewish people’s deepest connection to Him. Moshiach is associated with the yechidah — the deepest bond of the Jewish soul with Hashem — encompassing all generations. His leadership expresses this inner bond in the life of the nation.

Source context: A contemporary explanation by Rabbis Nissan Dovid Dubov and Naftoli Hertz Pewzner. Its footnotes distinguish halachic sources from Chassidic explanations, including Likkutei Sichos, vol. 27, p. 256, note 37, and Derech Mitzvosecha, 108a onward.

In plain EnglishSection 13 connects receiving Moshiach in actuality with his ability to carry out his mission and take all Israel out of exile. Section 14 directs every aspect of the emissaries’ mission toward this purpose. It calls for explaining Moshiach in a way each person can understand, especially through thoughtful study of Moshiach and Geulah.

Source context: Text: the published Hebrew translation from Yiddish, attributed to Vaad Hanochos B’Lahak. The preceding passage speaks explicitly of the Rebbe’s father-in-law, the Previous Rebbe, as the leader of the generation (nasi hador). This site’s declaration of allegiance to the Lubavitcher Rebbe is the campaign’s application; it is not a verbatim statement of personal identification in this passage.

In plain EnglishThe Rebbe explains that Moshiach has already been appointed, and then emphasizes the people’s acceptance of him as king and the actual expression of the bond between king and people. The talk connects this with complete Redemption. This is a direct source for discussing acceptance as a meaningful part of welcoming Moshiach.

Source context: Source edition: Sichos in English, a free English translation. Its conclusion does not prescribe this website’s form or establish a required number of signatures.

In plain EnglishThe Rambam describes a king from David’s family who restores Jewish sovereignty, rebuilds the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and gathers the dispersed Jewish people. He distinguishes a leader who meets Moshiach’s initial requirements (presumptive Moshiach) from one whose completed work confirms his identity (definite Moshiach). Belief in Moshiach includes awaiting his coming.

Source context: These are the foundational categories in Jewish law. This campaign’s declaration expresses its participants’ conviction about the Rebbe; a signature does not replace the Rambam’s criteria or constitute a ruling in Jewish law.

In plain EnglishAt King Solomon’s anointing, the people publicly proclaim their welcome to the king. The verse gives a concrete example of the people participating in the recognition of Davidic kingship.

Source context: A historical Torah precedent for a spoken proclamation. The verse itself does not institute an online signature campaign.

In plain EnglishThe Rebbe explores the Rambam’s description of the king’s heart as the heart of the Jewish people. His leadership is bound up with their welfare. The relationship carries both responsibility toward the people and dependence upon them.

Source context: Linked text: an English adaptation of the sichah. This illuminates the bond expressed by accepting the king’s leadership (kabbalas hamalchus).

In plain EnglishThe Rebbe calls for personal effort toward bringing Moshiach, particularly studying Torah about Moshiach and Redemption, observing the Torah’s commandments with greater care, and increasing charity (tzedakah). Learning gives substance to anticipation and shapes the actions we take.

Source context: The practical choices below are suggested ways to apply this guidance. Their particular schedule is a personal resolution made without a vow (bli neder).

In plain EnglishThe Rambam describes an era free of hunger and war, with abundant goodness and the freedom to devote ourselves to Torah and knowledge of Hashem. Redemption reaches into actual human life and the purpose of the whole world.

Source context: This is the goal of the commitment: serving Hashem and preparing for the true and complete Geulah.