4113 —שימוש במכשירי הקלטה להנצחת התוועדויות ושיתוף השראה

B"H, 14 Shevat, 5716. Brooklyn.

Haraha"ch iy"a nu"n oseik b'tzt"z Rafael Wilshansky

Shalom u'Vrachah!

In response to your letter from the 11th of Shevat and the previous one with its enclosures. Thank you for your detailed writing regarding the day of the hilulah and the summary of the speeches. Even though you did not mention it explicitly, surely Nshei U'Bnos Chabad in their framework also emphasized this day in a manner appropriate for their organization, and similarly it was done in the Talmud Torahs. If anything was published in newspapers, please send those clippings here as well—thank you.

You surely know that there are now recording machines available, and it seems that when you were here you saw them. Recently, Anash have been accustomed to record farbrengens and send a copy here—of course, also keeping a copy themselves to use on various occasions to renew (afreshen) the inspiration and awakening experienced during the farbrengen. It would be worthwhile for you to inquire whether such a machine can be found in Paris and what expenses are involved.

Blessings for good news in general matters and in your personal affairs.

Summary

The Rebbe encourages using modern technology like recorders to preserve farbrengens so their inspiration can be shared widely and revisited later. He highlights the importance of involving all community groups in commemorating significant days.