9331 —רוח קבלת התורה והקהל בסיום ישיבה

B"H, 11 Sivan, 5727.

Brooklyn, NY.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

In connection with the siyum celebration on the upcoming 13th of Sivan, I am sending my greetings and blessings to the participants, as well as to the ramim (teachers), administrators, educators, and all the students.

Since this siyum takes place right after the days of tashlumin (completion) for Zman Matan Toraseinu (the time of the giving of our Torah), and moreover in a year of Hakhel, it is hoped that the celebration will surely be permeated with the spirit of Kabbalas HaTorah (acceptance of the Torah) and Hakhel together.

This means: a firm resolution to express an inner "Hakhel"—the mobilization of all soul powers and abilities—for Torah and mitzvos. This means, first and foremost, strengthened diligence in Torah study—learning that leads to action: fulfillment of mitzvos—248 positive commandments and 365 prohibitions—which encompass the entire person with his 248 limbs and 365 sinews, both physically and spiritually.

Zman Matan Toraseinu emphasizes that although Torah requires understanding and intellect, it must come in a manner of Kabbalas Ol (accepting the yoke): Na'aseh precedes v'Nishma ("We will do" is a preface to "we will hear"). The intellect itself must also understand that this is the order according to Torah conduct—and according to Torah intellect (not just human intellect).

Additionally comes the shared point between Matan Torah and Hakhel—the unity and interconnectedness of Jews—which also underscores our mutual responsibility to strengthen one another in Torah study and mitzvah observance with an inner feeling of Ahavas Yisrael (love for a fellow Jew), using all strengths and abilities bestowed by Divine Providence.

May Hashem grant success to each participant among all yeshiva students in fulfilling their mission as students of Tomchei Temimim Lubavitch: to spread the light of Torah—both Nigleh (revealed) and Chassidus—for it is one Torah for us all; always increasing light upon light with joy and gladness of heart.

Summary

The Rebbe encourages uniting around Torah study and mitzvah observance with renewed dedication during times connected to Kabbalas HaTorah and Hakhel. He highlights unity, Ahavas Yisrael, diligence in learning leading to action, and spreading both revealed Torah and Chassidus with joy.