9256 —בקשה לרשום ולפרסם זכרונות והוראות מכ"ק אדנ"ע

B"H, 30 Kislev 5727.

Brooklyn.

Haraha"g Haraha"ch iy"a nu"n oseik b'tzt"z Mohari Yosef Landa

Shalom u'Vrachah!

Based on our Sages' instruction, "Milta Albishaihu Yakira," I am enclosing here a maamar of Chassidus from our master, teacher, and Rebbe which was published these days. These are auspicious days: the month of redemption, Yud-Tes Kislev—the Rosh Hashanah for all matters of Chassidus—and additionally, the days of Chanukah which increase in light.

With honor and blessing to hear good news in all the above, with proper health. M. Schneersohn

P.S. Since I have already entered and responded without being asked, I will take another step regarding what I have already requested but have not yet accomplished. My intention concerns the great necessity, benefit, and merit for the public—that you should write down the words and instructions from our master, teacher, and Rebbe from all the years. Especially instructions relating to practical action—whether explicitly spoken or demonstrated by example.

As mentioned above, I recall that you wrote there is nothing in your notes etc., but I am writing again—since it is not at all reasonable that everything you saw and heard over many years (especially so many qualitatively) in those four cubits has either already been published or—as you hinted in your previous letter—the opposite has been published. It is human nature that when one begins to record memories, recalling one event or saying brings up another memory in its wake; thus events and sayings follow one after another.

The greatness of this matter surely needs no elaboration—only to add that there were times when I was prompted: how could it be that I do not ask you to record your recollections as described above? Surely based on our friendship from those years in our country you will fulfill my request generously and increasingly so.

Accordingly—in addition to my personal request—I am fulfilling a rabbinic mission (as prompted above).

Based on information about you—especially in print—it appears your health has improved; nevertheless, based on the beginning of Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah: where possible one should verify even where there is a presumption.

Summary

The Rebbe encourages documenting memories and practical instructions from previous generations for the benefit of all. He highlights how recalling one memory can lead to others and stresses sharing these teachings during spiritually significant times like Yud-Tes Kislev and Chanukah.