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Rabbi Ben-Zion Meir Hai Uziel was the Rishon LeTzion, serving as the Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel. He was renowned for his Torah scholarship, noble character, and dedication to the Jewish people, as reflected in the honorific titles and praise addressed to him in the correspondence from the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
The Lubavitcher Rebbe addressed Rabbi Uziel with great respect and reverence, acknowledging his distinguished status and his deep affection for Torah study and the teachings of the previous Lubavitcher Rebbe. In a letter sent on the eve of Rosh Chodesh Sivan 5711 (1951), the Rebbe extended heartfelt blessings in anticipation of the festival of Shavuot, emphasizing the importance of celebrating the "Festival of Receiving the Torah" with both joy and inwardness.
The Rebbe shared a Chassidic insight from Likkutei Torah by the Alter Rebbe (Baal HaTanya), explaining the spiritual significance of "the day after the seventh Sabbath"—a level that transcends even the holiness of Shabbat, referred to as Makifim d'Imma. This concept, the Rebbe noted, empowers the counting of the Omer, as elaborated in the Zohar.
In recognition of Rabbi Uziel's esteem for Torah and the teachings of the previous Rebbe, the Lubavitcher Rebbe enclosed a newly published pamphlet for Shavuot, expressing his blessings for the festival and his deep respect for Rabbi Uziel's leadership and devotion.