On the 10th of Adar I, 5752, the Hanhala the Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitch reported to the Rebbe that they had a meeting about Yeshiva matters, and a delegation of teachers came and asked for a pay raise, and after discussing it, they decided to give a 6% raise despite the difficult financial situation.

They concluded their letter by stating: “One of the reasons that we agreed to give the raise is – because it will surely give the Rebbe Nachas Ruach.”

The Rebbe responded by circling the words “give … Nachas Ruach” and wrote (Free Translation):

[1] Obviously this [Caused] Great [Nachas Ruach], as it says in the verse ואתהלכה ברחבה –

Surely there has to be a Gashmiyus start for the most Ruchniyus’dik concept – Tomchei Tmimim.

Azkir Al Ha’tziyun.

[2] The main part is missing [in your report] – how many students were added to the Yeshiva since the last meeting?

This Ma’ane will be published in this week’s Lahak Kuntres

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