Editing Dmei Maamad - Maamad Money (section)

===== Directives from the Rebbe =====
The Rebbe instructed not to be particular about from whom Dmei Maamad is received, since the Rebbe is the leader of all Israel, and noted that the collection of funds should be done respectfully, comparing this matter to the offering of first fruits. The Rebbe also instructed that the concept of Dmei Maamad should be used to bring the givers closer to the general matter of connection to the Rebbe and fulfilling his instructions.

When one of the Chassidim made a trip around the world to collect Dmei Maamad for the Rebbe, the Rebbe expressed his dissatisfaction with this to the Chassid and even commented about it in a private audience with another Chassid: "This is wild behavior."