Birth

Exile is likened to "pregnancy", and the Redemption through Moshiach to "birth."

Since Chassidus is a foretaste of and a preparation to the Redemption, and since spreading the wellsprings of Chassidus serves to bring about the Redemption; we understand that the innovation of Chassidus is similar, to the revelation at the time of the Redemption; the aspect of "birth." . . . .

While man will be fully "born", and truly live his life entirely united with G-d only in the times of Mashiach; still Chassidus provides us with a "taste" of this life presently as well.

We do so, by living and promulgating the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, especially in the manner, that these teachings are capable of being internalized, and affecting all our soul powers, as explained in the teachings of the Alter Rebbe.

Chai Elul, then, is truly a "birth day" to be joyously celebrated. from: Chai Elul: The Joy of Birth
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