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Braille is a special script for the blind that is written by embossing the letters and is read by touch. | Braille is a special script for the blind that is written by embossing the letters and is read by touch. | ||
In 5745 the Rebbe encouraged the famed author, Mr. Herman Wouk, to publish sections of the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch in braille, after he was intrumnetal in a project of the Chumash in braille.<ref>English letter from the Rebbe dated 15 Av, 5745 and 6 Elul 5745.</ref> | In 5745 the Rebbe encouraged the famed author, Mr. [[Herman Wouk]], to publish sections of the [[Kitzur Shulchan Aruch]] in braille, after he was intrumnetal in a project of the Chumash in braille.<ref>English letter from the Rebbe dated 15 Av, 5745 and 6 Elul 5745.</ref> | ||
In the year 5751 (1990-1991), the Tanya was printed in Braille, and the Rebbe explained that now Mashiach must come, because "when your wellsprings spread outward" has already been fulfilled to the extent that even the blind can learn Chassidut. | In the year 5751 (1990-1991), the Tanya was printed in Braille, and the Rebbe explained that now Mashiach must come, because "when your wellsprings spread outward" has already been fulfilled to the extent that even the blind can learn Chassidut. | ||