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Anash Paris refers to the members of the Chabad-Lubavitch community residing in Paris, France. The term "Anash" is an acronym for "Anshei Shlomeinu" (our people), commonly used to denote Chabad Chassidim. In the correspondence, the Rebbe addresses the collective community and its associated groups ("kibbutzim") in Paris.
The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, maintained a warm and guiding relationship with Anash Paris. In his letter dated 7 Adar I, 5711 (1951), the Rebbe expresses his pleasure upon learning—through his emissary, Rabbi Binyamin Gorodetsky—of the community's decision to establish regular study sessions in Chassidus. These weekly gatherings, held in the community hall and attended by members from all the local groups, are praised as a fulfillment of the directive to "spread the wellsprings outward" (Yafutzu Maayanosecha Chutzah), a central Chabad ideal. The Rebbe emphasizes that such study serves as a vital preparation and vessel for the coming of Mashiach.
The Rebbe also addresses the importance of proper training and ongoing study for the community's shochtim (ritual slaughterers). He instructs that both those already serving and those still in training should continue their learning, with the supervision of the community's rabbis. The Rebbe underscores that, beyond technical skill and halachic knowledge, the primary requirement for a shochet is yirat Shamayim (fear of Heaven), even more so than for a rabbi. He cites sources from Chabad responsa to support this point and expresses the hope that all will merit the time when "the great Shochet is the Holy One Blessed be He," referencing the teachings of the Sages.
Throughout the letter, the Rebbe conveys his heartfelt blessings for both the material and spiritual wellbeing of Anash Paris. He encourages every individual and family to recognize and fulfill their unique role within the generation, emphasizing their connection to the Rebbe as the "head and intellect" of the generation. The Rebbe assures them that such a connection brings both spiritual and material benefit to all members of the community, and he expresses his anticipation to hear good news from them in all areas.