The Rebbe responds to an editorial suggestion, defending his deliberate use of a less common version referencing food purity in Egypt. He explains that uncommon variants often reflect deeper intent and clarity, not error, and that changing them risks distorting the message—especially in light of contemporary challenges to kashrus in Eretz Yisrael.
https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/009/5433

The Rebbe responds to an editorial suggestion, defending his deliberate use of a less common version referencing food purity in Egypt. He explains that uncommon variants often reflect deeper intent and clarity, not error, and that changing them risks distorting the message—especially in light of contemporary challenges to kashrus in Eretz Yisrael. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/009/5433

5433 - On Preserving Uncommon Textual Variants with Purpose

To date there are 30 volumes of the Rebbe’s correspondence (Igros Kodesh) that have been published. In the Rebbe's correspondence one sees his scholarship, concern for every individual, and the communal projects which he pioneered. This podcast is a recording from our daily studies in these letters.

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5433 - On Preserving Uncommon Textual Variants with Purpose

5433 - On Preserving Uncommon Textual Variants with Purpose