Introduction
From the earliest years of the Rebbe's leadership, he strongly encouraged the practice of holding a convention where many people deliver and discuss Torah thoughts. These conventions are held on the day of Isru Chag, the day following Pesach, Shavuos, and Sukkos. During every gathering (Farbrengen) that was held prior to Isru Chag (the day following a festival), the Rebbe would mention (and occasionally instruct that a full announcement be made) concerning the Kinus Torah. The Rebbe would personally participate by delivering an insight in Nigleh [the revealed dimensions of Torah] on a timely topic such as the current section of the study cycle of Rambam or something related to the present time.
Promote The Custom
We should remind everyone and promote the custom of recent years to arrange a Kinus Torah on the day following the festival of Pesach [and likewise following the other festivals] (in addition to the Kinus Torah that was held during the intermediary days of Pesach). That is the custom here [in 770,] and has also spread to numerous locations worldwide (and is undoubtedly the custom in the Holy Land too).
At Least Wish To Be Present
One who cannot physically participate in the Kinus Torah for whatever reason, should at least participate mentally. Being that "in the setting of a person's thought, that is where he is to be found", one will be considered having been bodily present at the Kinus.
Everywhere And Everyone
We should strive to publicize this custom wherever it has not yet been implemented, so that the people of those locations will likewise arrange a Kinus Torah in continuation of, and in proximity to, the festivals - i.e., on the day of Isru Chag. They should consider the local conditions and hold the Kinus during subsequent days instead, if doing so will allow for a larger attendance.
If Isru Chag Is A Friday
When the day following Pesach coincides with Erev Shabbos, the Kinus should begin on Friday and continue on Sunday, to facilitate greater participation. If the duration of the Kinus could be extended beyond Sunday, then all the better...!
Print The Divrei Torah
The words of Torah that are discussed at the Kinus should be printed in a booklet (with quality paper, a pleasant font, etc.), so that others may study it too. This way the participators of the Kinus will have fulfilled the directive to "establish many students" (which is also the purpose of the Kinus itself).
