9053 —הוראת חסידות בבית הכנסת נוסח אר"י וכוח החזרה

B"H, 5 Kislev, 5726. Brooklyn.

Havavac"h iy"a nu"n those involved with tzt"z Mohe Binyamin Gershman Mohe Shalom Shklyar

Shalom u'Vrachah!

In response to your letter from Rosh Chodesh Kislev, as directors of the Nusach Ari synagogue in Albany Park, Chicago, regarding learning Chassidic discourses in your synagogue in general—and especially during Shalosh Seudos on Shabbos Kodesh—you ask my opinion on this.

As explained in several places by our Rebbeim, of blessed memory, there is great importance in spreading the wellsprings of Chassidus wherever there is a Jew—especially in a place where many Jews gather, such as a synagogue. In particular here, where the name "Nusach Ari" itself testifies to this purpose. In the words of Rabbeinu HaZaken (the Alter Rebbe), author of Tanya and Shulchan Aruch: "In these later generations it is permitted and a mitzvah to reveal this wisdom" (Iggeres HaKodesh sec. 26). It is therefore clear how important this matter is and what a great merit it is for anyone who participates in all possible ways—both by taking part themselves and by influencing friends and good friends to do likewise—as per the instruction and wording: 'Berov Am Hadras Melech' (In multitudes of people is the King's glory).

This is especially true when it comes to Shabbos Kodesh during Shalosh Seudos—the time known as Raava D'Raavin. For this and similar matters applies the assurance of our Sages: "He who comes to purify himself is assisted."

In response to your second question: Knowing Havavac"h iy"a nu"n Baal Midos etc. Mohe Yaakov HaKohen Katz for many years—and knowing his merit in having personally heard many maamarim and holy talks from the Previous Rebbe, as well as his devotion to him and the blessings he was privileged to receive—it is understood that when he repeats a maamar or sicha, during that repetition can be fulfilled our Sages' saying: "It is as if the originator stands before him," which adds greatly to both its effectiveness and expected impact.

And merit is brought about on an auspicious day—your letter was written Rosh Chodesh Kislev, the month of miracles and redemption; my response will arrive close to 10th and 19th Kislev—the days of redemption for Rabbeinu HaZaken and his son/successor, Admor HaEmtza'i. They advocate for every Jew—especially those who study Chassidus and spread it—for they gave their lives for Chassidus even unto actual self-sacrifice, as is well known from their redemption stories.

With honor and personal regards to all participants in this study session of Chassidus mentioned above—among all those who pray at your synagogue—they and their families may they live long; with blessings for good news in all matters mentioned above.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that spreading Chassidus—especially publicly during meaningful times like Shalosh Seudos—brings great merit. When one repeats a maamar or sicha from a Rebbe with devotion, it channels added spiritual power and blessing for both speaker and listeners.