1246 —הדרכה על דוחות תלמידים, שליחות שד"ר, ושיפורים חינוכיים

B"H, 22 MarCheshvan, 5712.

Brooklyn, NY.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

I received your letters pleasantly, as well as the report from the yeshivah dated 18 Tishrei, along with the students' sheets and their photos. Anyone who sees them recognizes that they are truly blessed children. It is unfortunate that several sheets are missing photos; surely this will be corrected next time. The following sheets are missing photos: numbers 6, 29, 30, 31, 32, 35, 40, 44, 47, 91, 93, 100, 104, and 109. From number 109 onward the sheets themselves are also missing.

b) Regarding your question about sending a shadar (emissary), you write that apparently from my letters you assume I am not pleased with his traveling to certain countries. I do not know what this assumption is based on; my opinion is only that the institutions should coordinate with each other so there will be no contradictions or confusion and no harm from uncoordinated trips. Surely it is possible to arrange travels from various institutions in such a way that your institution's emissary can also visit all countries.

c) Regarding your question about sending a private individual—whether he is fit to be a shadar—it is difficult for me to give an opinion without knowing him personally. Surely locally they can clarify how suitable he is for this mission; certainly it also depends on which country he must travel to.

d) In response to your question about hiring a special Ram (teacher) for Nigleh studies: this is very proper for many reasons—both internally and externally—for one must strive not only to elevate the study of Chassidus but also to raise the level of Nigleh study so it will be lively—with vitality and enthusiasm. Surely a suitable special Ram can greatly help in this regard.

e) It is difficult for me from here to give an opinion regarding a specific person; but I am certain that locally they can clarify after testing how the influence of this or that Ram affects the students and how much vitality he inspires in their studies.

f) In response to your question about the study schedule: in general one should strive that classes follow as closely as possible the order established in Tomchei Temimim from earlier times—of course with necessary changes due to current local conditions (except for Yemenite children who need extra supervision until they get used to new routines and require a special approach regarding Chassidus study—which is obviously necessary for them too). I have already previously emphasized studying the discourses of my father-in-law the Rebbe.

g) In continuation of the above I again stress my opinion about the necessity of training all students—at least those who are capable—in publicly reviewing Chassidic discourses even before laymen outside our community. I also again stress the need to raise educators and counselors from among Yemenite children themselves.

h) I hope you will fulfill your promise in your letter to also send sheets from Yemenite children as well as those concerning staff members in administration—thank you in advance.

i) I am interested to know whether at this time you have expanded your student body during study periods and what types of students have been added.

You surely received regards from Rabbi vavac"h iy"a nu"n involved in communal needs etc., Reb Sholom Gurary; certainly there was also a Chassidic gathering as I spoke with him before he traveled from here. And I hope that this gathering brought strengthening of existing activities and their expansion and inspiration for new activities.

With blessings for success in your holy work and regards to each one individually. Enclosed is a booklet for Chaf MarCheshvan which we have just published. It seems you were already notified that the etrog you sent was received at its proper time—thank you very much.

Summary

The Rebbe encourages careful coordination between institutions regarding emissaries' travels, stresses elevating both Chassidus and Nigleh studies with dedicated teachers full of vitality, highlights special attention needed for Yemenite children’s education and involvement, and values thorough reporting on all students.