Editing Baruch Shimon Schneerson (section)

== His Connection with the Rebbe ==
Rabbi Baruch Shimon Schneerson speaking at a Rambam completion event Title page of his book "Birkat Shimon" on Tractate Pesachim

Rabbi Baruch Shimon was very close to the Rebbe. In 5708 (1948), even before the Rebbe assumed leadership of Chabad Chassidut, Rabbi Schneerson wrote an article about the Kehot Publication Society which was under the Rebbe's management. In his article, he describes the uniqueness of the publications by Kehot:<blockquote>"One of the effective tools used by Chabad chassidim in their work for Judaism is the publishing company called 'Karnei Hod Torah' (Kehot) under the management of Rabbi Menachem Schneerson (son-in-law of the Lubavitcher Rebbe). It is remarkable how these new immigrants grasped American psychology at first glance, and penetrated into the souls of both young and old generations, adapting their publications according to the reader's spirit, in Hebrew, Yiddish, and English. Through these, one acquires extensive Torah knowledge, and most importantly, is drawn to an authentic Jewish atmosphere. It makes no difference whether it's a monthly publication for youth, an address to the Jewish woman, a yearly calendar, or articles and talks from the Lubavitcher Rebbe. All paths lead to one goal: to elevate the honor of Torah and Judaism."</blockquote>He continues by referring to the responsa of the Tzemach Tzedek that were edited by the Rebbe:<blockquote>"A great and very important work was done by the brilliant Rabbi Menachem Schneerson shlita, gathering one by one from all the manuscripts in the possession of his father-in-law the Rebbe shlita, and also from what was printed in the name of the Tzemach Tzedek in various places... He also made 'ears for the Torah' by creating indexes for the collected topics, alphabetical subject indexes, bibliographical notes, and remarkably precise editing. From every small and large detail, the hand of a distinguished master craftsman is evident."</blockquote>Rabbi Schneerson frequently studied the writings of the Tzemach Tzedek after they were published by Kehot and corresponded with the Rebbe about the topics discussed there. Regarding Rabbi Schneerson's articles about Kehot Publications, the Rebbe once inquired: "I would be interested to know if Rabbi Baruch Shimon published any more articles regarding Kehot, Machne Israel, etc."

Rabbi Schneerson visited Chabad Torah institutions in Jerusalem, tested the students there, and reported the examination results to the Rebbe. In response, the Rebbe thanked him for the report.

In 5727 (1967), he visited the Rebbe at 770 for the first time. During the visit, the Rebbe spoke with him about the need for yeshiva students to set aside time for studying Chassidut. In another visit, they discussed the "Shabbat generator" that was installed in Kfar Chabad, and the Rebbe asked him to encourage the installation of similar generators in other neighborhoods and Torah institutions. The Rebbe also requested that he publish his Torah insights. Several years later, Rabbi Mordechai Menashe Laufer visited him while he was proofreading his new book. Rabbi Schneerson commented: "Right now I am busy fulfilling the Rebbe's instruction to publish a book of lectures and insights I have written."

On 4 Elul 5749 (1989), he arrived at 770 with two escorts, appearing visibly moved, and asked where the office of secretary Rabbi Yehuda Leib Groner was. He entered through there to the "Lower Gan Eden" where he spoke with the secretaries, and after a few minutes entered alone to the "Upper Gan Eden" for a half-hour private audience. At the end of the audience, the Rebbe accompanied him to the door of the room, and he again exited through the back door. When he came out, he appeared twice as emotional as when he entered. Immediately upon exiting, many of the students surrounded him thinking he would share something, but he was unwilling to reveal anything and barely uttered a word before immediately entering his car, so the content of the audience remained unknown.

Rabbi Schneerson signed the petition supporting the Rebbe's Tefillin campaign. He participated in Chabad Torah gatherings, including: Rambam completion events, a Torah convention held on 20 Menachem Av 5744 (1984) in Kfar Chabad in memory of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson, the Rebbe's father, and at the "Shloshim" (thirty-day memorial) gathering for Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson, the Rebbe's wife.
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