973 —הדרכה על יום טוב שני למבקרים מארץ ישראל

B"H, 11 Nissan, 5711.

Brooklyn.

Haraha"g vavac"h iy"a nu"n etc. Aryeh Zev Lipsker

Shalom u'Vrachah!

I received your telegram in which you ask about conduct regarding Yom Tov Sheni of the Diaspora. It is somewhat surprising, as this is a question for a halachic authority, but since you asked I will answer: I have seen that people act like those from Eretz Yisrael when their families are in Eretz HaKodesh and they intend to return there. However, one must be careful not to do so publicly. This is not as written at the beginning of Shaar HaKolel.

And let it be known that I did not hear this directive explicitly from my revered father-in-law, the Rebbe, but I saw several people from Eretz HaKodesh who came to his holy court act this way with his knowledge.

Enclosed is the booklet for Pesach and a general letter related to it.

I will conclude with blessings for a kosher and joyous Pesach and success in your holy work. With esteem as always.

Summary

The Rebbe shares observed practice regarding Yom Tov Sheni for visitors from Eretz Yisrael who intend to return there: they may follow their home custom privately. He emphasizes caution not to act publicly and clarifies this guidance is based on witnessed behavior rather than explicit instruction.