In 1984—5744, before his father's fortieth yahrzeit, the Rebbe requested that chasidim gather to study his father's teachings and make charitable donations in his memory. The Rebbe noted that Rabbi Levi Yitzchok was imprisoned and exiled for his work to promote Judaism behind the Iron Curtain and that when he passed away, he was also buried in exile. "May his merit bring protection upon us and every Jew," the Rebbe concluded.