Tznius (6) - The Rebbe's Letter - Part II

00:00 Behemsach, in reference to the earlier installments where we discussed the Rebbe's letter on tznius, dressing modestly, we continue now with installment number six, in which we focus on the letter as the Rebbe begins concluding this exclusive letter which he wrote in the winter of Tovshin Lamed 1970. This was in honor of the winter convention of the organization Neshei Ubneis Chabad, the women and daughters of Chabad. The Rebbe continues as follows as it is translated here in English. Especially as Neshei Ubneis Chabad is the central body of all the branches worldwide, it is your urgent task at this moment to initiate an intensive action to rouse the Jewish public and in particular Jewish women's organizations. Whatever their purpose should not be, that the concept of tznius should be integrated into their practical activities. We need to alert Jewish mothers to the danger of neglecting tznius in raising their daughters. Faculties of girls' schools everywhere should be made aware to be stringent on the topic of tznius and explain to the students that tznius is the most beautiful middah, the crown of the Jewish daughter and woman. We need to exert ourselves to show all who understand and observe tznius that they have a responsibility to their sisters and they need to influence them by word and deed, being role models to strengthen the tznius in their home and circle. It is high time that Jewish women and daughters should acknowledge their Jewish pride and be independent of the false, misleading and generally quote-unquote empty styles of

02:04 the surrounding environment, styles that have no value aside from the greediness of those who have a financial interest in this. And the Rebbe begins concluding the last paragraph, and in the merit of strengthening and spreading tznius in all aspects of daily life, the Almighty should grant the fulfillment of all the blessings that the Tater grants us for observing tznius and in the greatest measure, especially in true Jewish nachas from children and grandchildren, with health and parnosa in abundance, with much joy together with one's husband for long and good years. The Rebbe signed his name to this letter. We will, mitzvashem, continue in the next installment.