3992 —התוועדויות י"ט כסלו וחיזוק קשרים עם אברכים

B"H, 29 Kislev, 5716.

Brooklyn.

Haraha"ch iy"a nu"n his work is the work of Heaven Shlomo Chaim Kaselman

Shalom u'Vrachah!

After your longest silence, your letter from the 22nd of Kislev was received, in which you write about the arrangements for the bright day of Yud Tes Kislev, the festival that redeemed our soul in peace and gave us light and vitality for our soul, as well as about the days before and after it.

It is surprising that you do not mention anything regarding Yud Kislev; surely you also maintain the good custom to gather then to inspire and be inspired in the teachings of Chassidus, its guidance, and customs. Surely this was also done during Chanukah, especially on the fifth candle.

I do not know your custom until now, but as explained and seen clearly, the benefit of plowing and sowing is when fruits grow. In the language of Chassidus: one must draw inwardness specifically so that it will enter your hearts. You should have sought ways and means to continue the connection with the avrechim from other yeshivas who participated in the Yud Tes Kislev farbrengen, to renew (refresh) among them the inspiration from that gathering. The main thing is to strive so that it will come in a manner suitable for them. Since among these students there are certainly at least a few with whom you are already connected anyway, through them you can find out about the others. Nothing stands in the way of willpower.

Surely this year as well you distributed Chanukah gelt on my behalf, as I requested from Haraha"ch R' A. Paris to arrange this as in previous years for those who already study Chassidus etc...

Summary

The Rebbe highlights not only celebrating key chassidic dates but also sustaining their impact by deepening connections with others—especially avrechim—and ensuring inspiration leads to lasting internal change.