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Rabbi Shalom Rabkin is addressed in correspondence from the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, as a respected rabbinic figure engaged in Torah education and communal leadership. The letter recognizes his efforts in organizing Torah study and communal religious life, particularly in relation to his students and the establishment of a mikveh.
The Rebbe's letter to Rabbi Rabkin, dated 24 Sivan 5711 (1951), expresses appreciation for Rabbi Rabkin's initiatives in arranging his personal study schedule and for his significant efforts regarding the mikveh, emphasizing the immense spiritual importance of this matter. The Rebbe references classical sources such as Shu"t Min HaShamayim and Likkutei Torah to underscore the weight of these activities.
The Rebbe further commends Rabbi Rabkin for encouraging his outstanding students to pursue Torah study, even if it means relocating for this purpose. He suggests that, if it is not feasible for the students to travel to New York, they should at least attend the yeshivah in Chicago as a first step, with the hope that this will eventually lead some to continue their studies in New York. The tone of the letter is supportive and encouraging, blessing Rabbi Rabkin with success in his holy mission and with personal blessings for a suitable match.