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No. 272

This letter was addressed to R. Ben Tzion Shemtov, one of the active members of the chassidic brotherhood.

B"H, 27 Tammuz, 5707

Greetings and blessings,

Your letter of 9 Tammuz arrived on the Festival of Liberation, Yud-Beis Tammuz. On that day, I recalled before my revered father-in-law, the Rebbe Shlita, all of the [chassidim] imprisoned wherever they are: Goldin, Serebranski, and all the temimim and the members of the chassidic brotherhood in our country.[165]

Based on our Sages' teaching,[166] "Although the wine belongs to its owner, the gratitude is given the butler (see Derech Mitzvosecha, mitzvas milah, ch. 3), I mentioned that the one who prompted this was R. Ben Tzion [Shemtov].

Certainly you have seen the telegram [sent by] my revered father-in-law, the Rebbe Shlita, for the Festival of Liberation. The Rebbe said there was no need for an individual reply with regard to [the people] I mentioned before him.

I sent you the biography of the Rebbe Maharash that was published for the Festival of Liberation. You will certainly acknowledge your receipt of it.

I am surprised that in your letter you do not mention that you already brought your family to Paris or what is happening with regard to your documents and your visa [for America].

Please give regards to all who send good wishes. Concluding with wishes for all good forever,

Rabbi Menachem Schneerson

Thank G-d, my revered mother is well.

   

Notes:

165. (Back to text) [I.e., in Russia.]

166. (Back to text) [Bava Kama 92b.]

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