אות - ריד

ON ROSH HASHANAH I heard that the Rebbe once said, “When you ask a tzaddik whether or not you should do something for God that involves great sacrifices, it is proper for him to tell you not to do it. However, you are not bound by his advice” ( Yemey Moharnat #35) .

I heard this in the Rebbe’s name. I also heard a similar concept. You must obey whatever a tzaddik tells you. But if he tells you not to come to him on Rosh HaShanah, you should not obey him. 319 Cf. Pesachim 86b; Zohar III, 244a; Magen Avraham 170:10.

The day before Rosh HaShanah is very suitable for presenting a pidyon . 320 See “ His Wisdom ” #175. The Rebbe taught that even things which cannot otherwise be corrected can be remedied on Rosh HaShanah ( Alim LeTerufah #409).