Broadcast of the Rebbe's sicha on 29 Shvat - the conclusion of Shiva, alongside a report from 770

00:08 Speaker 1 So, for Yitzchak, this is a new hope, or rather a new matter altogether. [unclear] This is how it is expressed, and this is also the sacred call: the blessing associated with this [unclear] brings a new dimension of blessing. And this small gathering, this minyan, is not merely a matter of [unclear]; rather, there is a special vitality here, and we come to an aspect of blessing. And then there is nichum aveilim, comforting mourners. Comforting mourners is an extraordinary subject. There is the way one comes in and the way one leaves, the way one comes in and the way one leaves. [unclear] In particular, there is a directive concerning the words of blessing. Likewise, speaking in between is itself a matter of blessing. Precisely when people meet and speak about practical matters, they greet one another with “Shalom aleichem,” and the other replies, “Aleichem shalom.” And in addition, there is a special question concerning tzedakah. It is remarkable: the Gemara speaks of someone entering and being greeted, “Shalom aleichem”; [unclear] “What brings you here?” and “What brings you into our home?” The Gemara asks what this means. You might have thought this was simply a greeting, and not have gone on to examine it closely in the Gemara. But these matters are precise in halachah. How much more so when the central issue is what halachah calls a connection to theft, and the entire subject of theft according to halachah, not merely according to the plain meaning. It is not just a question of [unclear] and the like. And one should not [unclear] in life, but theft at the time—

03:15 Speaker 1 —in the plain sense and according to halachah. But we need to look at what happened to them. The Gemara means that in this matter, theft at the time is not [unclear]; at any rate, it is possible. It cannot be that this is merely a homiletic interpretation and has nothing to do with life and the like. Rather, this is something that gives a new measure. The people concerned, and what happened to them, [unclear] received what had been taken from Yitzchak and could make use of it. In addition, [unclear] was obligated to return it. The point is that there is immediately a new measure of goodness, blessing, and comfort. How much more so when all these matters are accepted together. Then, right away, it is possible to [unclear].

06:15 Speaker 2 This gives the other person the—[unclear] of everything that was given. When a marriage takes place, the two become “one flesh.” And when they become one flesh, it is one matter; marriage also hastens the Geulah, may it come in our days, literally. The Geulah brings the true joy [unclear], from the first person onward, even to the child. For when they become one flesh, there is a tangible connection. And Yisroel, the Torah, and Hakadosh Boruch Hu are one. We have merited [unclear]. Not only is the soul holy; the spirit is holy too, and [unclear] is holy. Even the body itself is holy. This is the fulfillment: the matter applies in its entirety, to every detail. And the body itself is holy, with everlasting life. Eternity is bound up with the essence and the soul. When they become one flesh, they partake of eternity. And here, too, [unclear] life. This is one of the [unclear]. The point is clear: it is not merely [unclear], or merely through mercy; the matter is stated explicitly. Halachah [unclear] all these matters [unclear]. On the contrary, may He be praised and blessed. [unclear] As the well-known verse says, “May He grant you [unclear].” And so on. The laws of Hakadosh Boruch Hu [unclear] increase immediately. Holiness increases. [unclear] This increase is—

08:58 Speaker 2 —constant. But that increase is not only a matter of quantity; more importantly, it is a matter of quality. And certainly Hakadosh Boruch Hu fulfills [unclear]. On the contrary, as in the well-known verse [unclear], the worlds of Hakadosh Boruch Hu. One can see it tangibly, with one’s own hand, in even greater measure. There is an increase in what is precious. [unclear] It is called the heart, and it is also called the soul [unclear]. There is still time before the addition. And there is still more, an increase upon an increase. May it be Hashem’s will, as we say, that all this be fulfilled. [unclear] Those offering comfort and those being blessed. Together, this becomes one flesh. [unclear] These are wondrous matters. It must remain so, and bring them into the tangible world, into physical reality. And in this matter of exile, they must show the meaning of “Comfort, comfort My people.” It should not be only comfort, but [unclear]. And this is how the continuation of the haftorah follows from it. [unclear] And it says “comfort” twice: not merely as at the time when [unclear]. The principal blessing is not that one comforts a person once and then leaves it at that. Rather, there is “double wisdom”—“for wisdom has two sides.” “Double” means twice. But this concerns dominion over the world, as understood from Yitzchak’s strength [unclear]. As happened in the case of the second blessing, which came after the first blessing. As the Midrash says, “for wisdom has two sides.” That means—

11:26 Speaker 2 —a doubling in the Midrash itself. So “for wisdom has two sides” means dominion over the world. It is clear to me that, even if there can be sorrow that reaches deep into a person’s heart, Hakadosh Boruch Hu gives a person strength. This can be said, and it must be said. And through the soul, a person can breathe; with every breath, [unclear] the heart, however difficult it is. And this applies to every Jew. What does a person receive through the soul? What does he receive through it, and what does every Jew have within him—his soul? For it is—

16:15 Speaker 3 —[unclear]. We find this in several places, but the point is firm. Kindness toward the son-in-law and toward the family, especially toward the family, creates an immediate bond. And [unclear] the whole family; one sees that this is true of the entire family. [unclear] This is the son of the family, a new soul, who comes into the world. We understand the strength of the Torah’s teachings [unclear]: it does not end here, but continues onward. We can see it in the physical world, in the young child, in the blessing and joy that come from it. And those who were already there before, [unclear], all of them are included, and especially the believers—each one, whether [unclear] or a young person who is just beginning to learn Torah. Just think about it for a moment: each and every one, in every generation, with emphasis on [unclear]. Also on Shabbos and Yom Tov, [unclear] with mercy, as has been said many times [unclear].

18:23 Speaker 3 [unclear] through a special blessing, [unclear] and how they contributed to the tziyun. [unclear] And I remember [unclear]. [unclear] And at the beginning of the year, [unclear]. [unclear] the King of kings [unclear]. And this is Jerusalem, the holy city, [unclear]. And this is [unclear] the holy mountain [unclear]. [unclear] forever and ever. And each and every one [unclear]. [unclear] And then we will know [unclear] from Hashem [unclear]. May He fulfill your will [unclear], without turning away from it and without delaying it. [unclear] eternal life. And modest, and simple too. And there should be even more tzedakah [unclear]. [unclear] whoever they may be. [unclear] especially as the Geulah draws near, and precisely through action [unclear]. That is precisely the point: [unclear] comes from a simple act. [unclear] And that is Hashem [unclear]. [unclear] with alacrity [unclear]. [unclear] to make every [unclear]. And [unclear].

21:09 Speaker 3 Even more so today, [unclear]. That is precisely the point: [unclear] and, on the contrary, [unclear] peace with [unclear]. And I think that this is also [unclear] the Rebbes, [unclear] Torah. [unclear] And [unclear] make [unclear]. When the voice of the little ones comes, how good it is [unclear] with teshuvah. And [unclear] complete teshuvah. [unclear] For fifty years [unclear]. Then [unclear] the ultimate perfection. And [unclear] through their joining together. They also remember the special instructions for this [unclear] in the Jewish people. And I will give you another [unclear]. Also [unclear] the women, and the women and children. [unclear] thank you very much [unclear]. [unclear] Be strong [unclear]. [unclear] rejoice, and rejoice. [unclear] hints and [unclear] interpretations. For each and every one, what does it mean? One says, this is G-d’s will [unclear]. [unclear] It is simple. And with that, we have finished. [unclear] the righteous. [unclear] wondrous eyes [unclear]. That is the main thing, and it comes through Purim and every single day. [unclear] immediately, literally. [unclear] thank you very much. That is what it means. Nu, come on.

24:02 Speaker 3 Let’s hear the story from [unclear]. The whole thing.

24:08 Speaker 4 We only have one, nu, nu.

24:08 Speaker 3 Okay, so we’re here with David and [unclear][?], uh, [unclear][?]. Who’s staying on the line? he asks. [unclear] and tell the story.