6198 —השתתפות מלאה בהתוועדות וקשר רוחני

B"H, 28th of Nissan, 5718.

Brooklyn.

Havavac"h iy"a nu"n etc. Shlomo Yehuda Friedman

Shalom u'Vrachah!

I received regards from you and a pidyon nefesh through Haraha"ch iy"a nu"n, one involved with tzt"z, Reb Menachem Zev HaLevi Greenglass. At an auspicious time, they will mention you at the holy resting place of my father-in-law, the Rebbe, of blessed memory.

It is unfortunate—as he wrote to me—that although you were present at the Purim farbrengen, you stood at the edge of the table. Even though in spiritual matters physical space does not separate, nevertheless, seeing face-to-face has a real impact in several ways, including regarding spiritual closeness.

I heard from my father-in-law, the Rebbe, a saying from the Baal Shem Tov: when people meet once, they are sure to meet again. I hope that next time this matter will be rectified as well.

You surely know and keep the three daily study portions—Chumash, Tehillim, and Tanya—along with other Torah studies in Nigleh and Chassidus. It is appropriate to be fluent by heart in some chapters of Mishnayos and at least one chapter of Tanya.

With blessings for good news and for long and good years and Chassidic Jewish satisfaction from all your children. May they live.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that true spiritual connection comes from active participation rather than remaining distant. He encourages involvement in farbrengens and consistent Torah study as pathways to deeper Chassidic fulfillment.