We’ve all been there. Hosting guests is both a tremendous Mitzvah and can also be a great pleasure. When we do, we always make sure they are comfortable and cared for in the best possible way.
Now think about the Rebbe’s guests. The Rebbe wanted the exact same thing.
“The Rebbe once spoke about Hachnosas Orchim, that truthfully this was his responsibility, because of the guests were coming to the Rebbe,” noted Reb Yoel Kahn, the Rebbe’s lead Chozer. “This tells us that now, when guests come to be in the Rebbe’s presence all their needs must be taken care of.”
The Rebbe’s concern and attention for the accommodations of his guests gains new light in the answer to Rabbi Moshe Yeruslavsky A”H, who organized the Hachonsas Orchim for many years.
“Thanks for the good news you mentioned, and the great importance of it should not be underestimated (in addition to this – it serves as a powerful example to other places is that they can follow suit in a time of need, Etc.)” the Rebbe writes. (See full answer of the Rebbe below)
Later the Rebbe asks “What are the total expenses?” and adds “I will mention it at the tziyon.”
Rab Yoel took the opportunity to encourage each and every individual to partner in the Hachnosas Orchim.
“Being that a day of giving is being held today in support of Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim Haolomi, which ensures that the material and spiritual needs of the thousands of visiting Bochurim be attended to in the best possible way…
“All of them are able to enjoy complete meals and have places to sleep and also their Ruchniyus needs are taken care of: Farbrengens and Shiurim etc. are arranged for them.
“Therefore it is of great importance to help them.”
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Full Text of the Rebbe’s answer:
ת”ח ת”ח על הבשו”ט הנ”ל, ואין לשער כלל גודל הענין וערכו (ונוסף ע”ז – גם הדוגמא מופתית למק”א שיעשו ג”כ עד”ז לעת הצורך וכו’).
ויה”ר – שע”פ מרז”ל הידוע – יזכו לקבלת פני השכינה בביהמ”ק הג’, וגם בנתיים – יבש”ט ובכל הענינים.
כדי לסדר שיהיה מונח שם “ספר לאורחים” (שהרוצה ירשום בו רושמו וכיו”ב).
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Thanks for the good news you mentioned, and the great importance of it should not be underestimated (in addition to this – it serves as a powerful example to other places is that they can follow suit in a time of need, Etc.)
And may it be – based on the well-known words of Raza”l – that they merit to welcome the Shechina in the third Beis Hamikdosh, and in the meantime may they continue to share good news in all areas.
It would be a good idea to arrange that there be a guest book there (in which one who wishes can write down his impressions etc.)
What are the total expenses?
I will mention it at the tziyon
Very powerful.
I just donated. Everyone, please join me. We want to help the Vaad and the Rebbe’s guests!