10748 —על נוסח עבור פליטים ממזרח אירופה בפרסומים

On Wording for Eastern European Refugees in Publications

ד' ניסן, ה'תשל"ג
The Rebbe instructs not to use the term 'refugees' and to instead add specific wording such as 'from Eastern Europe' or similar in publications. This guidance is meant to ensure sensitivity and accuracy in describing those from Eastern Europe.
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[ד' ניסן, ה'תשל"ג]

שלום וברכה!

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לכתוב

פליטי,

ולהוסיף – בחצע"ג וכיו"ב – בלה"ק דבאי מזרח אירופא או כיו"ב.

B"H, 4th of Nisan, 5733.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

Do not write 'refugees', and instead add—in the appropriate place and context—'from among those who came from Eastern Europe' or something similar.


Summary

The Rebbe teaches us to be sensitive and precise in our language, especially when referring to individuals from challenging backgrounds. Choosing respectful terminology upholds their dignity and reflects Torah values.

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