788 —בהירות על נסיעה לאירלאנד להפצת תורה ופרנסה

B"H, 5th of Marcheshvan, 5711.

Brooklyn.

Haraha"ch vavac"h iy"a etc. Mehorazsh

Shalom u'Vrachah!

In response to your letter from the 24th of Tishrei, in which you describe the situation regarding your trip to Dublin and ask my opinion whether you should travel there now, since you are not in a position to decide on your own as you hold a position at the Tomchei Temimim Yeshivah in Brunoy.

I have already written that many of Anash and those connected can find answers to their current doubts by reviewing the letters of my father-in-law, the Rebbe hk"m, which he wrote them previously. In your case as well, this is so. Here is the text of my father-in-law's letter, which you yourself quoted in your letter to me: "He should agree to the proposal of my friend, my representative in organizing the refugees, Rabbi Reb Binyamin sheyichyeh Gorodetzky, to travel together with the shochtim yichyu to Ireland. Certainly, with G‑d's help, arrangements will be made so that during his absence from Paris his place will be properly filled in Torah and Avodah. May Hashem grant him success."

This is a most explicit answer on this matter and I see no room for doubt regarding your question.

May it be G‑d's will that the blessing of my father-in-law, the Rebbe hk"m, be fulfilled completely and may Hashem grant you success in this journey and in all your other matters both materially and spiritually.

In general, one should view the trip to Ireland—both you and your companions—not only as a matter of material livelihood but also as a means for spreading Chassidus even in that country and its surroundings, as well as in places where kosher meat prepared by you will reach. The ability for this is within your hands; may it be that your hearts are fully dedicated so that your intentions align with this purpose. Then it will also fulfill the inner desire of your G‑dly soul.

With regards to your entire group awaiting good news.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that journeys for livelihood can—and should—be elevated into opportunities for spreading Torah and Chassidus wherever one goes. Aligning one's intentions with this higher purpose brings both material and spiritual fulfillment.