7973 —הוספת כתות גבוהות ושליחת תלמידים מברוקלין למחנה הט'

B"H, 1 Menachem Av, 5713.

Brooklyn.

Haraha"ch vavac"h iy"a nu"n oseik b'tzt"z etc. Moreinu Harav Shalom.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

In response to your letter from the 25th of Tammuz, in which you write about the reasoning for arranging a continuation of classes at Yeshivas Achei Temimim in Machaneh HaTzair, in addition to those currently existing. According to your estimation, this could delay some students in the higher classes from continuing their studies at the yeshiva in the future, and you ask if it would be possible to send from here six or seven students with a Rosh Yeshiva to Machaneh HaTzair to supervise these students.

Certainly, adding higher classes is very much preferable (see Likkutei Torah Shelach 38c).

Regarding sending students from here, this should be discussed with the administration of the yeshiva here; however, apparently there are several difficulties with this matter. Most importantly, it seems that the parents of these students would not need to agree to this since it is contrary to the usual practice—people travel from a small city to a large city and from a small yeshiva to a larger yeshiva, not the reverse.

You surely also remember the experience in Chicago in this regard which was not successful, even though not all conditions were identical. However, if more effort were added regarding strengthening the boys and young men in your city—which is likely much easier—that would be preferable.

Nevertheless, I do not rule out the idea; as above, you should discuss it with the yeshiva administration.

Let Mr. Dan make a mikvah in your courtyard—and certainly there will be no dispute—this is very proper and beneficial from every perspective.

With blessings for success,
M. Schneersohn

Summary

The Rebbe encourages strengthening local educational opportunities and carefully considering logistical challenges before sending students elsewhere. He emphasizes consulting with leadership and prioritizing community unity and growth.