8864 —אחדות, אמת התורה, והכנסיה הגדולה החמישית בירושלים

B"H, Eve of Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av, 5724.

Brooklyn, NY.

Haraha"g veharaha"ch vavac"h iy"a nu"m baal middot rav pe'alim ish hama'alah beneshek etc. Moreinu Harav Yitzchak Meir shlita HaKohen

Shalom u'Vrachah!

In response to your invitation to the "Fifth Great Assembly," which is set to take place in the month of Menachem Av in Jerusalem the holy city, may it be rebuilt and established by our righteous Moshiach speedily. I hereby express my blessing to you and all participants in the assembly—may Hashem be upon them and grant them life.

May it be His will that the prophecy—the sought-after, hoped-for, and assured one—be fulfilled soon: that all creations will become one group to do Your will with a complete heart.

If so, then in the style and wording above is included a complete program for any gathering for the sake of Heaven at any time and place—especially a gathering of our Jewish brethren who are careful about G‑d's word and His Torah and mitzvot in our times and in our holy land and holy city:

(a) "And they shall all become one group"—the true unification of all Jews can only come through fulfilling the mitzvah "Love your fellow as yourself," for every Jewish soul is compatible with another; we have one Father. The bodies are separate but the soul is primary while the body is secondary (as explained in Tanya chapter 32).

(b) "To do Your will"—meaning that the purpose of this unity is solely to fulfill our Father's will in Heaven.

(c) "With a complete heart"—that is, actions, decisions, and activities must be done wholeheartedly without hesitation but with clarity and resolve. There must be completeness in all three stages: thought, speech, and action—starting from deep contemplation revealing Torah's eternal wisdom for today's challenges; raising a strong voice—the voice of Yaakov "in Torah meditation" with its clear guidance; leading up to practical results: infusing Torah and mitzvot into daily life in every detail.

If this applies at all times, how much more so today when it is both an urgent necessity due to circumstances requiring extra effort—and also an opportune moment since Jewish hearts are especially receptive now amid many events and upheavals that have awakened a thirst for truth among many circles—especially youth. And there is no truth except Torah truth and its mitzvot given by Hashem Elokim Emes (the true G‑d), Torah and mitzvot without compromise or leniency. Then not only does truth flourish from below but also receives special heavenly assistance for great success.

With honor, respect, blessings for success and good news.

Your humility encourages me to share my opinion on what are currently the main issues on the agenda for this assembly—I will mention just a few as space allows:

In general/theoretical matters: A clear declaration that everywhere and always only Torah is our life—for individuals, communities, and the collective. Since it is one Torah of truth from One G‑d Hashem Elokeinu Emes (the true G‑d), there can be no partnership with anything else whatsoever; Torah rejects all compromises. On the contrary: those who deluded themselves that lowering standards would bring hearts closer to Judaism have been proven wrong by bitter reality—as compromise led further down until assimilation among nations. Our sages long ago warned: if you find a breach—build a fence around it.

In Eretz HaKodesh specifically: Establishing ongoing practical contact with youth beyond compulsory education age who are mostly outside school frameworks—left to themselves or street influences. The goal: instill fear of Heaven, love of Torah, affection for mitzvot—and actual observance in daily life.

In the Diaspora—a timely need: South American Jewry (and similar communities) desperately need spiritual help—not sighs but sending educators with fear of Heaven as guides living among them to strengthen their spirit—the spirit of Israel Saba—and teach them (especially youth) how to live daily according to our Torah of life whose mitzvot are described as "and you shall live by them."

P.S.—Torah meditation: Preceding this (Pirkei d'Rabbi Eliezer ch. 32), there must be "the voice of Yaakov in unifying G‑d's name"—prayer service until His name is unified; then Torah meditation (Avodah Zarah 19a) follows properly as written (see Rashi/Tosafot Berachot 5b; Likkutei Torah Parshat Berachah Tzav 2b).

If you find a breach—build a fence: This alone is always sound advice regarding Judaism—as Chazal taught regarding three categories: rabbinic matters needing reinforcement (Eruvin 6a; Rosh Hashanah 19a); even biblical matters whose reason was revealed (Eruvin 100b; see Sanhedrin 21b); even statutes/novelties within statutes (Chullin 110a; Rambam Hilchot Pesulei HaMukdashin ch.6; Rosh Yoma 67b; Chullin 108a Tosafot Mivsar).

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that true unity comes through Ahavas Yisrael rooted in uncompromising adherence to Torah truth. He urges practical outreach especially to youth worldwide while emphasizing that only unwavering commitment to authentic Judaism brings lasting success—with special urgency today.