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MOTZEI SHABBOS - FIRST NIGHT OF PESACH :
The Seder took place in the Friediker Rebbe ’ s apartment just as in previous years . The Kaira , Kois and an area to lean was arranged by the Friediker Rebbe ’ s place just as if the Friediker Rebbe was here B ‘ gashmius . The Rebbe leaned while drinking the “ Four Cups ” and when eating Matza . One of Anash asked why the Rebbe was leaning ( since one shouldn ’ t lean in the presence of his Rebbe ). The Rebbe replied that , “ Regarding Halachah , the Torah is not in heaven !”
At 11:00 pm the Rebbe ate the Afikomen . Following this , all who were present said Hallel during which the Rebbe was in tears . After they finished the fourth Kois , Rabbi S . Zalmanov began singing the Alter Rebbe ’ s Niggun as in previous years . The Rebbe remained silent throughout the Niggun . Shalom Chaskind and Yosef Zalmanov opened the door for Eliahu Hanavi . There are no words to describe the Bittul of the Rebbe throughout the course of the Seder . The Rebbe acted as if the Friediker Rebbe was present B ‘ gashmius .
SUNDAY , FIRST DAY OF PESACH :
After Davening , the Rebbe turned to the members of
Anash who were standing there . He enquired why they had not come to the Seder the night before . The Rebbe continued : “ When the doors were closed , everybody pushed to get in , and now that the doors are open no one comes !”
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