The Rebbe encourages observing birthday customs, including tzedakah, extra Torah study, and an aliyah. He blesses success in Torah and mitzvot, advises following yeshiva guidelines, and suggests study focus techniques and maintaining purity.

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The Rebbe urges vigilance in ensuring the Joint fulfills its commitment to new housing for Tomchei Tmimim staff, enabling yeshiva expansion. He supports training select students in sta"m for livelihood but cautions against shifting the yeshiva’s focus. He advises careful planning and ongoing coordination with the Paris office.

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The Rebbe acknowledges the Yud Tes Kislev farbrengen and hopes efforts continued for the Frierdiker Rebbe’s yahrzeit. He stresses ensuring their lasting impact and urges increasing support for Kollel Chabad to meet growing needs.

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The Rebbe acknowledges Dr. Bernstein’s work on the second edition of Sefer HaRikmah, originally published by Dr. Michael Wilensky, with the latter’s additional notes. Recalling Dr. Wilensky’s exceptional talent and dedication to this research, the Rebbe blesses Dr. Bernstein with success in further enhancing the edition with scholarly refinement.

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The Rebbe reassures that there is no need to apologize for reporting challenges accurately. Transparency is essential, as was the practice among Chassidim in past generations. Especially in our time, honest updates from friends prevent unnecessary distress from exaggerated reports by others. The letter concludes with a blessing.

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The Rebbe acknowledges the hilula gathering and Kishinev Yeshiva reunion, urging that inspiration leads to action. He emphasizes the Chassidic teaching to bring another Jew closer to Torah and Chassidus, blessing them for success.

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The Rebbe acknowledges the report on a past gathering and expresses satisfaction with the forethought given to organizing the farbrengen in an orderly manner, benefiting both participants and the broader audience. He emphasizes that structured efforts lead to greater success and quicker progress

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The Rebbe blesses the Ladies' Auxiliary for their banquet, emphasizing the unity of material and spiritual support for Torah. He highlights Naaseh V’nishma and the vital role of Jewish women in sustaining Torah, urging dedication in both community and home. He concludes with blessings for success.

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The Rebbe responds to a concern about the correct positioning of tefillin shel rosh, advising the established practice of asking someone nearby to check, as is relied upon in many areas of Torah. He expresses confidence that the writer maintains the three daily study portions of Chumash, Tehillim, and Tanya, concluding with a blessing for success.

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The Rebbe clarifies that "Orch Chaim Mat'im" refers to living with b’chol derachecha da’ehu—acknowledging Hashem in all ways. Unlike explicit obligations, this path allows for constant growth, as Hashem is infinite. The letter concludes with blessings for increased trust in Hashem and growth in Torah, mitzvot, and this way of life.

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