76 —הרחבת פעולות מחנה ישראל ומרכז לעניני חינוך בחוץ לארץ

B"H, 3rd of Sivan, 5715.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

Based on what I have heard regarding your honor and your essence, I am writing without preamble. Surely you are aware in detail about the work of "Machane Yisrael" and "Merkaz LeInyonei Chinuch," which were founded by my revered father-in-law, the Rebbe shlita, some time ago. Many details of their work and branches have been explained in HaKriah V'Hakedusha, in the talks of my revered father-in-law, and in the booklet Hayom Yom, among others. It is self-evident that the founder's intention was not for Machane Yisrael and Merkaz LeInyonei Chinuch to be satisfied with activity only in the United States and Canada; rather, suitable people should be found in various places who fit the spirit of these programs. These people should take upon themselves this work in their own locations—personally and by inspiring acquaintances to assist them.

There were several times we wrote to you about work in these areas but did not merit a response. Since now is an opportune time, I am writing again: (a) The completion of Shas Mishnah by heart is set for Sunday, 15 Sivan; then there will also be a raffle for the coming year ending after Shavuos 5716. The purpose of the Mishnayos Baal Peh society has been well explained in my revered father-in-law's second collection of letters—which surely reached you some time ago—and because of distance it is impossible to inspire everyone from here. Therefore we propose that you take upon yourself to recruit members for this society and divide among them Shas Mishnayos Baal Peh—either together with our friends Anash in Manchester (who did so last year), or as an independent group—so that they set one day for completion: after Shavuos 5716. Thank you if you inform us of your good actions in all this.

(b) Over time several printed materials have been produced here; here too, the intent is that they spread among broader circles. It is known how precise is the phrase "Yafutzu Maayanosecha Chutzah" (your wellsprings shall spread outward)—specifically outward (see Simchas Torah 5690 sichah section 32). Our suggestion is that you take upon yourself the effort to find a suitable person who will distribute and sell them (so it not be like a shield-maker who makes shields only for himself), so that even distant people will receive them. To avoid delay we are sending—for your attention—ten copies of each type; please inform us when received. Thank you in advance if you respond promptly on all the above.

Surely you recall your letter to me regarding tzimtzum (Divine contraction). Let a person contemplate: If at this place and moment his Rebbe—the Alter Rebbe, or the Baal Shem Tov, or Arizal, or Rashbi at Idra Rabba, or Rabbi Akiva when expounding Maaseh Merkavah—or similarly as he was in Kodesh HaKodashim (the Holy of Holies), etc., up to Moshe Rabbeinu at Matan Torah—were present with him right now—he would feel no sense of self or existence at all! Yet Chassidus rules decisively: Tzimtzum applies only to G‑d's light—not G‑d Himself—and G‑d Himself is present here just as He was present in Kodesh HaKodashim at Matan Torah on Har Sinai, in Atzilus, even before the first tzimtzum when His infinite light filled all existence!

Summary

The Rebbe urges expanding outreach efforts beyond local borders by recruiting others for Torah study initiatives and distributing chassidic materials widely. He teaches that G‑d's essence fills every place equally—even now—encouraging deeper awareness during Torah observance.