5716 —מעבר לדירה חדשה, מנהגים והדרכה

B"H, 8 Elul, 5717.

Brooklyn.

Havavac"h iy"a nu"n etc. Harav Yosef David Leiner

Shalom u'Vrachah!

In response to your letter from the day that is doubled with goodness (Tuesday), in which you write that you have rented a new apartment and ask when and what should be done there. Your intent is not entirely clear; perhaps you mean when to move, etc. It is proper to move on the day that is doubled with goodness if it does not involve hardship, but if it would be difficult, you may move on other days of the week (except for Mondays and Wednesdays). The custom among Anash is to first bring into the new home a Siddur, Chumash, Tehillim, and Tanya, and also to affix mezuzot immediately (of course without a blessing). On the thirtieth day, one should remove one mezuzah in order to check it; if possible, replace it with one that is more beautiful and elegant. When affixing it, recite the blessing and intend for this blessing to cover all mezuzot in the house.

Certainly you are keeping up with the three daily study portions in Chumash, Tehillim, Tanya in addition to your other studies in Nigleh and Chassidus.

Blessings for good news and for being inscribed and sealed for good.

Summary

The Rebbe guides that moving into a new home should ideally be done on Tuesday or another suitable day (except Monday or Wednesday), with sacred books brought in first and mezuzot affixed immediately. Maintaining regular Torah study remains essential throughout transitions.