1497 —עיכובים בהדפסת ספר השיחות והתרחבות הישיבות

B"H, 7 Nissan, 5712.

Brooklyn.

Havavac"h iy"a nu"n engaged in tzt"z etc. Chaim Shtayman

Shalom u'Vrachah!

I received your letter in time, but due to many preoccupations my response was delayed until now.

Regarding your question about when the Sefer HaSichos of my father-in-law, the Rebbe, will be completed—the one for which you undertook the printing expenses: The book is almost entirely typeset, but before it is printed I need to review it to correct errors that always occur when setting (the letters) from a manuscript. Due to much work connected with the successful expansion—thank G‑d—of many yeshivos and Talmud Torahs for boys and girls founded in my father-in-law's name, this takes much time and energy. There are already institutions in Eretz Yisrael, Africa, Australia, and from time to time more are added (currently there are about sixty yeshivos and Talmud Torahs in these mentioned countries). Therefore, because of all this work, there is not enough time here to review the book from beginning to end at once; I am doing it gradually as time allows. This has delayed preparing it for print. Nevertheless, I hope with Hashem's help that He will grant success in time and we will be able to prepare the book for print sooner than until now. Of course, when there is good news about this I will inform you, G‑d willing.

I conclude with a blessing for good health to you and all your family, and a kosher and joyous Pesach.

P.S.: Enclosed is a copy of my general letter for the upcoming Pesach holiday; perhaps it is appropriate that you publish it in a suitable manner.

Summary

The Rebbe writes about delays in publishing Sefer HaSichos due to his involvement in expanding educational institutions worldwide. He encourages patience and assures that progress continues with G‑d's help while sending blessings for health and a joyous Pesach.