4077 —חזרת מאמר בסעודה שלישית ודילוג על חלקים קשים

B"H, 29 Teves, 5716.

Brooklyn.

Sh"B Haraha"ch iy"a nu"n etc. Ze'ev Dov Slonim

Shalom u'Vrachah!

In response to your letter from the 5th of Teves, in which you write that you repeat maamarim of Chassidus at Seudah Shlishit and are unsure how to do so—whether to repeat the entire maamar or if it is permissible to skip the more difficult-to-understand sections for the sake of those praying in the synagogue.

In general, it is known what our Sages said on the verse "u'Diglo Alai Ahavah" (and His banner over me is love), that 'dilugo alai ahavah' (His skipping is out of love), especially when skipping is done so that the words of Torah being said will be better absorbed. However, in particular, none of us truly knows; it is possible that some listeners understand even the deeper parts of the maamar, and even for the rest, these sections can have an effect in a surrounding way. As illustrated by the example that sometimes, even when one does not fully understand what is being heard intellectually, one still senses there is something lofty in it—and this too has an effect, and a great one.

Additionally, by omitting sections in between, sometimes the connection between what comes before and after is lost. Therefore, one should only act as above if all details and concerns mentioned are clear. May Hashem grant you success to be a good conduit for spreading the wellsprings of Chassidus both near and far.

Blessings for good news.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that while skipping difficult parts when repeating a mamer may sometimes be allowed for clarity's sake, one must carefully consider if this will affect understanding or spiritual impact. Even challenging concepts can influence listeners deeply.