2845 —הזמן הטוב ביותר לפגישה עם ילדיך הוא בחדש הרחמים, אלול

B"H, 3 Menachem Av, 5714.

Brooklyn.

Haraha"g vaharaha"ch iy"a nu"n oseik b'tzt"z Moreinu HaRav Ephraim Eliezer HaKohen

Shalom u'Vrachah!

I acknowledge receipt of your letter from Motzaei Shabbos Kodesh Eleh Masei: "The children of Israel from the land of Egypt (until) they cross the Jordan to the land of Canaan..." Regarding setting a time for your daughter and son-in-law—may they live—it is good according to our Sages that it be in the upcoming month of mercy. For specifics about the day, it is best to speak with the secretariat today.

Blessings for chassidic nachas from all matters.

Regarding your comment on Likkutei Torah Masei (95a), which begins with the aspect of Or Ein Sof and concludes with drawing down the kav from Or Ein Sof—see there at the end of the chapter that this corresponds to both aspects of Atzilus, as Atik becomes Beriah and actual Atzilus. This fits with our Sages (Berachos 9b) that "the lips are like prayer," using kaf hadimyon (the letter kaf as a simile), but it does not interrupt. And according to what is written in Shaar HaArizal, this is exactly the above matter.

Even if one rules like Karban Nesanel (Taanis 4 s.k. 3) based on Zohar II (78b)—even though one might rule that Esav's period is nine days and then it ceases and is no longer found—one should advise Yaakov, at least if possible without difficulty—Elul; and as it says: "and when possible, etc." According to Zohar, further clarification is needed regarding "chodeshah." This is also Rabbi Yochanan's opinion (Taanis 29a). It may be that the dispute between Zohar and Rabbi Yochanan is also reflected in Rabbi's request (Megillah 5b), as explained in Shut Chatam Sofer Orach Chaim Siman 133.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that Elul—the month of mercy—is especially auspicious for family meetings or significant events involving children. He draws on deep Torah sources to explain its spiritual advantage and encourages seeking practical arrangements during this time.