1.   The portion of Savo refers us to the ultimate redemption, when we will enter Eretz Yisrael. With this promise we can prepare for that epoch by spreading Torah. Chai Elul also reiterates the importance of spreading the fountains of Chassidic knowledge as a preparation for Mashiach. The Previous Rebbe encouraged the translation of Chassidus into many languages. The 15th of Elul is the anniversary of the founding of Yeshivah Tomchei Temimim, whose students must do battle with those who oppose Mashiach.

2.   At the close of the 89th year of Yeshivah Tomchei Temimim we look to Psalm 89: to be victorious in the battle to bring Mashiach. Organize public assemblies and encourage all areas of Torah and mitzvos observance, with the enthusiasm of something “new.” Stress the theme of Elul: Torah, prayer, charity, teshuvah, redemption; faith in the advent of Mashiach.

3.   On the verse “Keep every commandment” why does Rashi explain the tense and mood of the verb “Shamor”? This verse is connected to the following commandment to built pillars and engrave on them the whole Torah. Rashi directs us to understand the continuous responsibility of remembering Torah. To whom was Moshe speaking when he admonished the people for not remembering the miracles of Egypt? Moshe’s emphasis was on emotions and actions, so he was speaking even to those who had not been in Egypt.

4.   The roads traveled by the returnees from the exile in Babylon remain tahor for eternity; so rules the Rambam. How much more so, when we return to the Holy Land from this exile.

5.   The Baal Shem Tov taught the doctrine of individual Divine Providence and this may be understood from the mishnah, “Everything is foreseen.” The Rambam will interpret this in a general manner. * * * “Who is wise?” and when may he brag about his wisdom? When he understands the L‑rd, for then it will lead to “Your Testimonies are my conversation.”