1002 —ל"ג בעומר, גילוי חסידות, וכוח הלימוד ביחד

B"H, Pesach Sheni, 5711.

Brooklyn, NY.

Haraha"ch vavav"ch iy"a nu"m etc. MehoR"Y

Shalom u'Vrachah!

Enclosed is the booklet for the upcoming Lag BaOmer. Certainly you will merit to share it with the public in an appropriate manner.

Many reasons have been given for the joy and celebration of Lag BaOmer. For us, we rely on what is stated in the writings of the Arizal and brought in Chassidus: that this day is the yahrzeit (passing) of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai—the hilulah (celebration) of Rabbi Shimon—when "he reached at that moment the beginning and summit of all his levels... This was his learning with his companions at that time... and there shone within him an illumination from the light of Mashiach." Every year on this day this state is awakened again, as is known.

The advantage in our generation is that although it is a worthy generation (in general), still—in earlier generations only Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai and his companions were permitted to reveal these secrets; but in these later generations it is permitted and even a mitzvah to reveal the inner dimension of Torah. And through this learning specifically will we be redeemed from exile with mercy.

Fortunate is one who on this auspicious day—the day of revealing the inner dimension of Torah—strengthens himself and adds effort to establish classes in Chassidus for himself, together with friends, and also influences others as much as possible to do so.

In the light of this learning specifically we are also enlivened in our involvement with the revealed part of Torah; "In all your ways know Him," so that we know G‑d and what He asks from us—both in prayer, Torah study, mitzvah observance, and conducting ourselves throughout every detail of our daily actions.

Blessings and regards to the entire group. M. Schneerson

Summary

Lag BaOmer is a unique opportunity to deepen one's connection to Chassidus by learning its teachings individually and with others. The Rebbe encourages everyone to use this day to strengthen their study and spread its light within their communities.