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Moshe Meir Yashar was an active community leader involved in religious and communal affairs in the Brighton Beach neighborhood, particularly in the area of Taharas Hamishpacha (family purity).
The Lubavitcher Rebbe corresponded with Moshe Meir Yashar regarding the establishment of a Taharas Hamishpacha committee in Brighton Beach, with the goal of constructing a kosher mikvah. In his letter, the Rebbe acknowledged receiving Yashar's report about these efforts and his request for encouragement to be conveyed to the community members. The Rebbe responded warmly, expressing joy in fulfilling this request and enclosing his public proclamation to support the initiative. He emphasized the importance of proper effort and offered blessings that the community's good intentions should swiftly be brought to fruition with the help of the Almighty.
From the correspondence, it is evident that Moshe Meir Yashar was recognized for his involvement in strengthening observance of family purity laws and for his leadership in organizing communal religious infrastructure. The Rebbe's respectful and supportive tone highlights Yashar's standing as a dedicated and active figure within his community.