3483 —הדרכה לתלמידים קשישים, התנהגות כמורה וכחבר

Guidance for Older Students: Acting as Teacher and Colleague

ב"ה, י"ד אייר, תשט"ו ברוקלין.
The Rebbe writes that with older students, one should act not only as a teacher but also as a colleague. This approach does not diminish the stature of the educator. The letter encourages continued good news in all matters discussed.

ב"ה, י"ד אייר, תשט"ו

ברוקלין.

שלום וברכה!

מאשרים קבלת מכתבו מיו"ד אייר עם המוסגר בו, ומוסג"פ הקבלות, ויה"ר שגם להבא יבשר טוב בכל אותם הענינים שבמכתבו.

במ"ש אודות הנהגה עם התלמידים הקשישים, הנה מובן שצ"ל כעם תלמיד חבר ולא כעם תלמיד גרידא, ופשיטא שאין בזה ח"ו מיעוט הדמות של הר"מ והר"י.

בברכה כפתגם כ"ק מו"ח אדמו"ר צו א געזונטען פרייליכען זומער,

בשם כ"ק אדמו"ר שליט"א
מזכיר

B"H, 14 Iyar, 5715.

Brooklyn.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

We acknowledge receipt of your letter from the 10th of Iyar with its enclosure, and the attached receipts. May it be His will that you continue to share good news in all the matters mentioned in your letter.

Regarding what you wrote about conduct with older students: it is understood that one must act with them as with a student-colleague, not merely as with an ordinary student. Of course, this in no way diminishes, G‑d forbid, the stature of the teacher or rosh yeshivah.

With blessing, as per the saying of my revered father-in-law the Rebbe: "For a healthy and joyous summer." On behalf of the Rebbe shlita, Mazkir


Summary

The Rebbe teaches that when working with older students, educators should relate to them both as teachers and as colleagues. This respectful approach enhances learning and does not lessen the authority or dignity of the educator.

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