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Avraham Leifer is addressed by the Lubavitcher Rebbe as a shochet (ritual slaughterer) and a Chabad chassid residing in Asmara. The Rebbe's letter to him recognizes his involvement in organizing Torah study and his role in spreading Chassidus in his community.
The Rebbe responds to Avraham Leifer's report about challenges faced in attracting participants to Torah classes. The Rebbe encourages him not to be discouraged by low attendance, referencing the teaching of the Sages that Torah is acquired through effort and sometimes hardship. He assures that outreach efforts ("hishtadlus") are never in vain and expresses confidence that with continued and suitable promotion, more people will join the classes.
The Rebbe further emphasizes the importance of preparing for Yud Tes Kislev, the day marking the liberation of the Alter Rebbe and the triumph of Chassidus. He notes that since Divine Providence has placed Leifer in a locale where he is currently one of the Chabad chassidim, he has a responsibility to spread the teachings of Chassidus. The Rebbe references the teaching of the Baal Shem Tov that disseminating Chassidus is a preparation and vessel for the complete redemption of the Jewish people.
The tone of the letter is encouraging and supportive, offering both practical advice and spiritual inspiration. The Rebbe concludes with blessings for a successful farbrengen and for positive resolutions in the spirit of Chassidus, and sends greetings to all those with Leifer, mentioning Chaim Herman by name.