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Congregation Bnai Yitzchok Nusach HaAri is a synagogue community in Brooklyn, New York, affiliated with the Nusach HaAri tradition. The congregation is led by its esteemed rabbi, Rabbi Nisan Talushkin, and is supported by dedicated members, officers, and lay leaders.
The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, addressed a letter to the members and leadership of Congregation Bnai Yitzchok Nusach HaAri on the occasion of a special Melaveh Malka celebration marking the 30th anniversary of their rabbi, Rabbi Nisan Talushkin. In his letter, the Rebbe expressed his pleasure upon hearing about the event and extended heartfelt blessings for its success, emphasizing that the celebration was a fitting recognition of Rabbi Talushkin's dedicated service and accomplishments.
The Rebbe highlighted the importance of such communal events, noting that they reflect the congregation's appreciation for their rabbi and their commitment to honoring Torah and its teachers. He encouraged that this sense of respect and love for Torah should permeate the homes and lives of all members and be expressed at every opportunity.
In his message, the Rebbe connected the celebration to the weekly Torah portion, Parshat Mishpatim, referencing the teaching of the Alter Rebbe that one must "live with the parsha of the week." The Rebbe drew a lesson from the parsha, emphasizing that even mitzvot which seem logical and self-evident must be grounded in faith and acceptance of the Divine command—"na'aseh v'nishma"—for only then can they truly influence and uplift a person's conduct. He stressed the necessity of a foundation of faith and religious education to ensure that moral and ethical behavior endures.
The Rebbe concluded his letter with a blessing that the congregation should continue to benefit from the leadership of their rabbi for many years, and that his influence as a guide in faith and Torah should bring both spiritual and material benefit to all members and their families.