5756 —הוראה בזרנוגה, הכנה לימי תשרי, והרהורים על שישים שנה

B"H, 20 Elul, 5717.

Brooklyn.

Haraha"ch iy"a nu"n Melechet Shamayim Michael Yehuda Aryeh Leib HaKohen

Shalom u'Vrachah!

In response to your letter from Erev Rosh Chodesh and the 14th of Elul, I was extremely pleased by your letter that you have begun teaching in Zarnuga... It is absolutely clear that your conduct in traveling to Zarnuga is very proper—both generally and specifically. May it be G‑d's will that others will see this and do likewise regarding accepting the yoke of Torah and mitzvos. This also includes accepting responsibility for the benefit of holy educational institutions founded and led by our holy Rebbeim. Certainly you will succeed in Zarnuga, and "according to the effort is the reward," especially as this is G‑d's measure—measure for measure but multiplied many times over—with much chassidic satisfaction together with your wife may she live and all your children may they live.

I have not yet received information about the Kinus HaTemimim (gathering of Temimim), but apparently once again there was a lack of timely preparation due to limited time. It seems not all details were ensured (became certain), especially participation by all Temimim present in Eretz HaKodesh. Although it is understood that Elul would have been a more fitting time for this—the sixtieth anniversary of the founding of Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim—let me point out regarding "sixty are they queens," and from our Sages (Bava Basra 157b) that generations of Torah Sheba'al Peh lasted sixty years. Also, even though I am not certain about all details in Shivchei HaBaal Shem Tov—even though as you wrote most is based on words and stories from Rabbeinu HaZaken—certainly there is a foundation for it, especially for matters that are fundamental to many stories beyond the core issue itself. My intention is to what is brought there: that the Baal Shem Tov said if the Righteous Redeemer does not come within sixty years, he must then come into this world; further there it says others heard him say explicitly that after sixty years he will again come into this world. Chassidim tell about a saying from Admor HaEmtza'i on this etc., but since I did not hear this from my father-in-law the Rebbe or at least from an absolutely reliable source I do not copy it; perhaps you know more details about this.

I await detailed reports from the Kinus as well as what you wrote—certainly you gathered on Chai Elul and will gather again on Shabbat Mevarchin—through G‑d—for Tishrei and all year round.

Most importantly, as I wrote to several Anash regarding preparing a detailed plan to utilize the upcoming days of Tishrei—and those before and after—as much as possible within Tzeirei Agudas Chabad and Anash generally. May these be with good tidings in true goodness—as our Sages say (Kiddushin 41) "good to Heaven and good to people." Also note what is explained in "Kol HaMerachem Al HaBriyot" (Kuntras 61).

As we approach the new year coming upon us and all Israel for good and blessing, I hereby express my blessing to you and all yours: a blessing for being inscribed and sealed for a good and sweet year materially and spiritually.

With blessings for good news as above.

Summary

The Rebbe encourages proactive involvement in education, communal preparation for Yemei Tishrei, reflection on historical milestones with faith in redemption, and extends heartfelt blessings for a good new year both materially and spiritually.