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B"H, 9 Teves, 5715. Brooklyn.

Havavac"h iy"a nu"n involved in tzt"z Moreinu HaRav Yechiel Michel Yehuda Leib Zalmanov

Shalom u'Vrachah!

In response to your letter from 7 Kislev: since then I received a letter from Givatayim and replied; surely they showed you my response, and I am interested to know what happened next.

I saw excerpts in newspapers about several members of Tzeirei Chabad participating in the celebration of the bright day of Yud-Tes Kislev in Kfar Chabad. Surely you participated and led it, so it is surprising that I have no information from you about this. I hope my telegram for Yud-Tes Kislev was received in the village on time; it contained a special blessing for the Tzeirei Chabad members, which surely was conveyed to them appropriately.

The registered package you sent was received, containing: chapters for Pesach 5711, Moadim booklet A21-22, Machanayim weekly issues 2, 3, 4, 6-13, 15-17, 21-26, 32, 42-43 and a guide for recruits. Thank you for what you sent so far; please continue sending in the future.

In "Machanayim" of Yud-Tes Kislev I saw that a segment from a farbrengen sichah was printed there. It is unfortunate that it was not noted that this is a translation from another language and not reviewed by me. From now on attention must be paid to this—spoken words are not the same as how they later appear in writing. In writing—and all the more so in print—repetition should be omitted (even though orally things are repeated for emphasis or when new points are introduced). If it is printed for people with no knowledge of Chassidus at all, explanations should be added—at least in parentheses—and matters arranged from simple to complex.

Since from now on it will be written in such cases that this is from listeners' notes and translated from another language, there is no responsibility if the translation is not exact. It would be good if before printing—the transcript is read by someone from the magazine's readership circle and asked if he understands properly or needs further explanation. Of course despite all this it was correct to print it in "Machanayim" and thus pave the way (durch treten di veg) for this.

Surely Chanukah days were also utilized to continue recording and acting upon the farbrengen of Yud-Tes Kislev; please also report about this with appropriate details—and most importantly write about the farbrengen itself with full particulars, especially regarding the content of the speeches as was done regarding the Kinus Tzeirei Agudas Chassidei Chabad at its time.

With blessings for success in all the above and regards to all those who assist in the holy work of spreading the wellsprings outward.

P.S. Your letter from Motzaei Shabbos just arrived. I enjoyed reading about your activities—most important is their continuation; you were invited again and correspond with several people you met. Obviously whoever increases these activities is praiseworthy.

The delay in receiving my telegram to Anash seems intentional and deliberate since it was sent together with the telegram to Yerushalayim which arrived on time; also according to its sending date here it should be clear on the telegram without forgery. It would be worthwhile to print in Machanayim about the study day at Kfar Chabad (the details are important).

Regarding Tanya books—I already wrote some time ago to Haraha"ch etc., R' Aharon Paris that he should give you as many as needed.

Summary

The Rebbe stresses transparency when publishing sichos: translations must be labeled as such if not reviewed by him. Editors should ensure clarity for readers unfamiliar with Chassidus and seek feedback before printing to improve understanding.