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The Torah relates how after Tzelafchad died without leaving any sons, his daughters appeared before Moses with a claim that they should be their father’s heirs. G-d agreed and commanded Moses to write this into Jewish law.

The Torah relates that Tzelofchad left no sons to inherit his portion in the Land of Israel. Driven by their love of the Land, his five daughters overcame their sense of modesty and appeared before Moses with a claim that they should be their father’s heirs.

The Rebbe rises from his chair and leads the assembled in a lively Niggun.

Although I cannot reply individually to each and every letter, let it be known that they are all brought to the resting place of my father-in-law, the Rebbe. Just as he served his flock before, the Rebbe continues to serve from On High. He arouses Divine mercy upon the Jewish People, ensuring that all requests brought to his resting place will be fulfilled through G-d’s “full, open, holy, generous hand.”