Organized Preparation
It is self-understood that when preparing for an occasion of extreme importance, one organizes his activities in the most orderly manner – this certainly applies to all of our preparations that are associated with the “great and sanctified day” of Yud Shevat.
Thirty Days in Advance
We should begin preparing for Yud Shevat thirty days in advance, i.e., from the 10th of Teves. By the 15th, our preparations should certainly have taken off, and we should steadily step up our activities the closer we get to Yud Shevat.
Farbrengens
We should hold special Farbrengens 1) on Shabbos Mevarchim Shevat; 2) all the more so during Rosh Chodesh; and 3) on the Shabbos before Yud Shevat.
Immediate Redemption
The goal of these Farbrengens is to arouse and encourage each other in all positive matters, and particularly in our efforts to hasten the Redemption – so that it arrives immediately.
Plan the Yud Shevat Farbrengens
Amongst the other topics we discuss in these preparatory Farbrengens, we should chiefly focus on the arrangements and preparations for the grand Farbrengens that will take place on Yud Shevat.
Yud Shevat Farbrengens Everywhere
In order to ensure that there will be a Yud Shevat Farbrengen in each and every location, we should prepare well ahead of time.
As Many Participants as Possible
Efforts should be made to secure the largest participation possible, and be tailored to suit the conditions of the particular time and place.
Positive Deeds and Ahavas Yisrael
The Farbrengens should be designed to produce positive results in actual deed, and must be conducted with Ahavas Yisrael.
Publicize These Directives
In addition to the efforts under way here in the “capital,” i.e., in proximity to the Leader of our generation, as well as the efforts in progress in the Holy Land – we should strive to publicize these directives in all other locations.
