Everything in this world has a limited time-frame, and every individual is allocated a specific time in which to fulfil his mission. Therefore no task should be deferred, even if there seems to be a good reason for delay. The Jewish people are G-d’s “”Tzava - Army.” “Tzava” also means “time-limit,” “Is not man on earth for a limited time…? (Job, 7:1) A person is allotted time appropriate to his mission. So when a person learns of a great task awaiting, one might think that he must first prepare himself, prepare all the logistics, prepare the people around him. It must be emphasised – especially in America, and certainly no offence will be taken: One must first attempt to convene a conference, to appoint a committee and investigate various plans of action, and then decide when the next conference should be, in order to decide how to accomplish something…

First and foremost, what is needed is the deed – concrete action. And when the action has begun, this beginning will illuminate the direction to be taken. Then, if it becomes apparent that a meeting is needed, it will be clear what specific agenda must be handled and what needs to be discussed and it will be within a clear context. It will not be only about setting a date for the next meeting…

We see many issues that have been drawn out for months or years, problems that are still in the stage of investigation, without any decision as to what should actually be done. The Rebbe makes clear: when there is a mission to fulfil, the first step must be action. Of course, deliberation will bring clarity and illumination to an effective course of action. Nut that must come after the initial work. If not, the project remains fixated in the realm of speech, where it may breed thought, but not action. The world was created to bring pleasure to its Creator, through just and upright conduct which are the basis of the seven Noahide Laws and the 613 commandments of the Torah. Hence, above all, one must see to it, today, that Torah’s teaching are observed – this very day. For each passing day, every person encounters numerous challenges and situations to which he must respond in one way or another – he can choose uprightness or the opposite; and even a “good person” may overlook his main purpose: to make this world a dwelling place for G-d by conducting himself according to G-d’s Will.

Taking this mission head-on through practical deed – action that is guided by G-d’s Torah – this itself makes long-winded discussions irrelevant, and, on its own, solves many of the concerns and doubts. First of all, it will avoid many undesirable situations, and will attract positive resources and solutions. This is all part of the wider mission, the true purpose for the committees, conferences and discussions: that the unified effort be peaceful and civilised – not where interests clash, and where issues cannot be solved peacefully, leading to disagreement and strife…

In truth, absolute unity can be achieved – to harmonise all activities in one direction. And, as has been pointed out in the past, when two people join in a common goal, they achieve more than double what one can, because, beyond each of their individual abilities, the joining oft heir talents opens up new doors for both of them. How much more so when many join together; and even more so when a multitude has joined together to dedicate themselves to this mission.