6568 —אופן הנחת תפילין ותיקון רוחני לאיטר יד

B"H, 27 Marcheshvan, 5719.

Brooklyn.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

In response to your letter from the 24th of Cheshvan, in which you write about the manner of putting on tefillin in times past.

Since the matter of the mitzvah of tefillin is to draw down intellect (mochin), as explained in many places and among them in the well-known Maamar "It is stated in Midrash Tehillim," it is understood that for correction one must increase in drawing down intellect. That is, diligent and persistent Torah study—study without any ulterior motives—which represents intellect as it is in itself before it is drawn down into emotions. From there, one must draw it downward through fulfilling the mitzvah, and whoever increases in this is praiseworthy.

With blessing for good news,

In the name of the Rebbe shlita,

Secretary

Printed in Likkutei Sichos vol. 9, p. 258.

The manner of putting on tefillin (אופן הנחת תפילין): A rectification for a left-handed man who had put on tefillin on his left arm.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that correcting errors in tefillin placement—especially for left-handed individuals—requires increasing Torah study with focus and sincerity. This deepens one's spiritual connection and enhances the mitzvah's effect.