3114 —מיקום הפרוכת ומקורותיו בהלכה

B"H, 17 Kislev, 5715. Brooklyn.

Haraha"ch vavac"h iy"a nu"n oseik b'tzt"z Moreinu HaRav Yitzchak Zalman Poizner

Shalom u'Vrachah!

Your letter was received.

Regarding what you wrote about the matter of the paroches (curtain), it is surprising that you did not explain my intent as it truly is, for the issue is not to bring proof that there was a paroches outside the Aron Kodesh, since there is no dispute about this and it is only necessary as a source that there is room for a paroches inside the Aron Kodesh. Therefore, all the sources you bring as proof that there was a paroches outside are, as the saying goes, like locking oneself in an open door. What I wrote was that from Rashi and even from Tosafot in Megillah it is evident that there was also a paroches inside.

Certainly, you will utilize the bright day of Yud Tes Kislev as well as the days of Chanukah to instill in students—both boys and girls—as well as in adults and children (in years or understanding), a lesson from these days relevant to daily life. When one opens even a needle's eye, Hashem opens like the entrance to a hall.

What I wrote "in recent generations"—meaning that then there was only a paroches on the outside.

With blessings for Chag HaGeulah.

Summary

The Rebbe clarifies that his discussion concerns placing a paroches inside the Aron Kodesh based on sources from Rashi and Tosafot. He encourages using special days like Yud Tes Kislev and Chanukah to inspire spiritual growth in both young and old.