8891 —נחמה, גאולה, ודיון הלכתי על מעשר שני

B"H, Eve of Sukkot, at Minchah time, 5725.

Brooklyn, NY.

Haraha"g Haraha"ch iy"a nu"n oseik b'tzt"z tznm"s etc. Shlomo Yosef Zevin

Shalom u'Vrachah!

Thank you very much for the words of comfort that your honor sent. May it be G‑d's will that soon in our days we merit, together with all of Israel, to see the consolation of Zion and Jerusalem and the fulfillment of the prophecy: "He will swallow up... and the L‑rd G‑d will wipe away tears from all faces...", and "They will awaken and sing, those who dwell in the dust," whom the L‑rd will revive with a dew of great light from above.

It is somewhat surprising that I did not find a reference to the explanation (Demai 1:2) in the Encyclopedia Talmudit [which supports Rosh's explanation (end of Maaser Sheini)] that it is permitted to use Maaser Sheini after burial [but in the commentary published by Rabbi Kafach it is written that Rambam crossed this out].

With blessings for good news and a joyous festival.

Summary

The Rebbe expresses gratitude for consolation during mourning, connects it to hopes for redemption and resurrection, and addresses a halachic nuance about Maaser Sheini after burial—demonstrating sensitivity both to personal loss and Torah scholarship.