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To prevent this outcome, the Alter Rebbe did everything within his power to assist the Russian army. Immediately after Napoleon’s forces invaded Russia on 14 Tammuz 5572 (1812), the Alter Rebbe sent several chassidim to act as spies within the French army. Among these spies was the well-known chassid Reb Moshe Meizlish. | To prevent this outcome, the Alter Rebbe did everything within his power to assist the Russian army. Immediately after Napoleon’s forces invaded Russia on 14 Tammuz 5572 (1812), the Alter Rebbe sent several chassidim to act as spies within the French army. Among these spies was the well-known chassid Reb Moshe Meizlish. | ||
=== the Letter: === | === '''the Letter:''' === | ||
The Alter Rebbe sent a letter to all the Jews of Russia, urging them to support the Russian government with their money, efforts, and resources. He concluded the letter with the following words: | The Alter Rebbe sent a letter to all the Jews of Russia, urging them to support the Russian government with their money, efforts, and resources. He concluded the letter with the following words: | ||