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The Rebbe said, “My lessons are not only for you, but for ‘those who are here … and those who are not here’ (Deuteronomy 29:14) .”

[ Rashi explains that “those who are not here” speaks of future generations. Understand this.]

We spoke to the Rebbe about this many times. He said that we should teach future generations about “all of God’s great deeds toward us” (ibid., 11:7) . Another time, he said, “You must also teach your children all the lessons, discussions and tales that I revealed to you.” His words became like burning coals ( Avot 2:10) as he then quoted the verse, “You shall make them known to your children and to your children’s children” (Deuteronomy 4:9) .

[" Eiyere kinder zalt ihr moidia zein vas da hat zich getan – Your children should be told what was done here."] He then repeated himself with trembling and emotion ( Berakhot 22a) , “You shall make them known to your children and to your children’s children.”

He said, “If it is possible to drag a person out of a bog, then another who is holding on to him will also be pulled out with him. Know this and believe.”