The Rebbe notes the overly brief report about farbrengens and classes, stressing that sharing such positive efforts fulfills loving a fellow Jew. He discusses when the Daled Bavos niggun is appropriate, depending on heartfelt feeling, and clarifies Kaddish may be recited if tied to a minyan present earlier.

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The Rebbe acknowledges receiving a report of recent outreach activities and stresses the need to maintain and renew connections with those encountered. He explains that inspiration must be refreshed regularly so successes continue to grow, especially in spreading the wellsprings of Chassidus with vitality and purity.

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The Rebbe expresses satisfaction that the recipient rejoices in being among the donors and encourages continual growth in giving. He emphasizes that charity should not only remove wrongdoing, but actively draw down added light, vitality, and blessing in both material and spiritual life.

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Marking the 60th anniversary of Tomchei Temimim’s founding and 18 years in America, the Rebbe emphasizes the partnership of supporters and students. He explains that using material success to support Torah transforms physical blessings into spiritual growth, bringing increased blessing and expansion.

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The Rebbe expresses surprise that Yud-Tes Kislev was not mentioned, noting it is the Rosh Hashanah of Chassidus and its ways. He explains that, like the head which sustains the entire body, the day generates vitality for growth in Torah and mitzvos throughout the entire year.

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The Rebbe thanks him for the letters, photographs, and recording from the Farbrengen. He advises publishing each booklet at its proper time rather than combining issues. He stresses maintaining ongoing contact with Farbrengen participants, especially after Yud-Tes Kislev, to preserve and expand the inspiration gained.

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The Rebbe warmly blesses the yeshiva students for their resolutions to strengthen unity, discipline, Torah study, and Chassidic conduct. He prays that the merit of the Previous Rebbe sustain their commitments, helping them grow steadily and serve as living examples of אמת לאמיתו.

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The Rebbe rejects limiting Torah and Halachah study only to students who commit to kosher observance. Torah learning is a goal and mitzvah in itself, especially today when education depends on institutions. Study itself draws one closer to mitzvos, and Torah must not be withheld from any student.

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The Rebbe supports promoting separation in education, noting its harm is widely recognized beyond Jewish circles. He suggests practical, non-confrontational methods to achieve change and concludes with encouragement drawn from the Previous Rebbe’s legacy to serve Hashem with inner vitality.

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The Rebbe challenges the claim of “inability,” suggesting it often reflects unwillingness. He rejects dismissing obligations by calling oneself “simple,” stresses that greater inherited abilities bring greater responsibility, and urges honest self-assessment and following a mashpia’s guidance.

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