766 —הכתרת המלך וקבלת העול בשמחה

B"H, Eve of Rosh HaShanah, 5711.

Harav v'chassid v'chacham ish yerei Elokim ne'eman Moshe Prager

Shalom u'Vrachah!

I acknowledge with thanks the receipt of your telegram of blessing from you and your entire household. May everyone who blesses be blessed with all their needs in both material and spiritual matters.

Although in detail the roles assigned to ministers, soldiers, and the entire people differ, at the time of the coronation of the king there is a commonality among all: everyone accepts upon themselves the yoke of kingship. Through this, the people and the king are connected in a royal relationship, even though in essence there is no comparison between them. Especially in our case regarding Rosh Hashanah, when the Holy One, blessed be He, says to His people: 'Malichuni aleichem' (Crown Me over you). Just as a body is healthy only if its connection to its head is complete—so too is a year "healthy" only when its connection to its head (Rosh Hashanah) is sound. That means that resolutions accepted upon oneself on Rosh Hashanah through kabbalat ol (acceptance of the yoke), even if intellect does not agree, are brought into action throughout the year.

The distinction of a Chassid in this regard—no matter what type: Polish, Chabad from Galicia, etc.—is that even matters of kabbalat ol are done with joy. As a result, one's service is carried out in its entirety.

With blessings for being inscribed and sealed for a good and sweet year.

Rabbi Menachem Schneerson

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Summary

The Rebbe teaches that accepting G‑d's sovereignty on Rosh Hashanah unites all Jews and brings blessing for the year. Serving with joy—even when it requires self-nullification—ensures completeness in our Divine service.