Editing Eliyahu Yeichil-Simpson (section)

== Working for the Acceptance of the Nesius ==
He worked extensively toward the Rebbe's acceptance of the nesius (leadership). Immediately after the passing of the Rebbe Rayatz, it was clear to Rabbi Simpson that the Rebbe was the successor, and because of this he did much to ensure the Rebbe would accept the nesius. From then until his last day, he was connected with heart and soul to the Rebbe. He merited that his son, Rabbi Shalom Mendel Simpson, served as the Rebbe's secretary.

Already on 11 Shevat 5710, the day after the passing, at a meeting of Anash that took place at 770, Rabbi Simpson spoke publicly about the obligation to continue the chain of Chabad Rebbes and about the duty to strengthen the connection to Beis Chayeinu. In meetings held during that period, Rabbi Simpson was among the first to encourage Anash to ask and demand from the Rebbe to accept upon himself the yoke of Chabad leadership.

The Rebbe's secretary Rabbi Yehuda Leib Groner related: "Rabbi Simpson was among the first to begin working immediately to ensure the Rebbe would accept the nesius. In all the important meetings of elder chassidim during that period, he spoke about the obligation to do everything possible so that 'the Ramash' would accept the nesius. Also in the year following the passing, he frequently entered for yechidus with the Rebbe to discuss the matter of accepting the nesius, transferring the Rebbe Rayatz's library to the Rebbe's possession, and other very sensitive and important matters related to the Rebbe's family."

In wise ways, he worked together with his friends, important chassidim, to ensure the Rebbe would accept the nesius, while being careful that no one would speak improperly about any member of 'Beis HaRav'.