5887 —המשך פעולה לאחר התועדות והדרכה למשתתפים חדשים

B"H, 2nd of Kislev, 5718.

Brooklyn.

Haraha"ch iy"a nu"n oseik b'tzt"z Menachem Zev HaLevi

Shalom u'Vrachah!

...It is surprising that apparently the compilation of Chabad customs was gathered with such great heaviness, etc. Regarding what you wrote about those who were present at the farbrengen—I have already said several times to many of Anash that in general, the idea of a farbrengen is like plowing and sowing; it is obvious that afterwards there must be absorption and harvesting. And in most cases, between sowing and harvesting there are many twists and turns. Therefore, it is upon friends who attend a farbrengen to do something about this—especially regarding those who are present at a farbrengen for the first time or need to be protected from undesirable influence.

And finally, regarding your notification about bringing your son Avraham Yechiel into cheder—may it be in a good and successful hour. As our Sages say: "Let the pure come and engage with the pure." May it be fulfilled in his days and in our days—the promise (and as Sephardim say) "May a Kohen be seen in Zion," especially since this matter concerns you particularly, as written in the writings of the Arizal: then the Leviim will become Kohanim (Likkutei Torah by the Arizal—as brought in Tanya chapter fifty). With blessings for good news.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that farbrengens are only effective when followed by concrete action and personal involvement, especially for newcomers or those needing support. He also emphasizes the importance of education and purity when enrolling children in Torah study.