1201 —תיאום עבודה חינוכית ללא חפיפה

B"H, 16 Elul, 5711.

Brooklyn, NY.

Haraha"ch vavac"h iy"a nu"n involved in tzt"z"b etc. Chaim Zusia Wilimovsky

Shalom u'Vrachah!

I received your letters from the 46th and the 1st of Elul in due time, and I am writing to clarify some points on matters I have already addressed with you previously, so as to avoid confusion and especially conflicts between you and other individuals working in various fields within Aguch.

A. It is self-evident that when I wrote to you encouraging the use of your talents within our circles, my intention was to expand work in all possible areas without infringing on another's honor or duplicating work where one person suffices.

B. From the above it follows that the "Oholei Yosef Yitzchak Lubavitch" network belongs in cities where there is no Talmud Torah or Achei Temimim or similar institutions. Or even in such places, but among circles that are not yet ready to conduct themselves in the spirit of Tomchei Temimim—meaning daily study of Chassidus, etc.—and since the institution is not called Tomchei Temimim, it is not necessary [...] to establish an institution under the AYYL network. Note: One who contemplates the activities of our Rebbeim—my revered father-in-law and his father the Rebbe Rashab zatzal—will see that while the Rebbe Rashab's main educational work was among Chassidim, my father-in-law paved new paths in education among broader circles of our people.

C. Accordingly, it is appropriate for you to speak properly with Aguch's administration and explain that you are not encroaching on the domain of Tomchei Temimim or Achei Temimim yeshivos; your work is only in places where those yeshivos do not exist or among groups where those yeshivos or Tohar institutions cannot enter.

D. I hope that based on the above you will be able to carry out your public work while maintaining direct connection with me on one hand, and on the other hand also align with Aguch's overall work and particularly with Tomchei Temimim and Tohar yeshivos—so that no one encroaches on another's domain; rather, everyone should help each other.

E. Since at present there are not enough resources for major expansion, it is advisable to proceed gradually—from easier tasks to more difficult ones and from smaller projects to larger ones. Therefore, acquiring an institution that would require immediate fundraising campaigns just to pay debts is not advisable now—especially since it can be hoped that over time acquisition will be possible under better conditions than now.

F. In line with what was said above—that the Oholei YYL network institutions are not tied to a precise program like Tomchei Temimim or Achei Temimim or Tohar yeshivos—and they encompass all educational matters as long as they are conducted in holiness—it is obvious that this network's program can include classes for students attending other schools as well; hopefully through a few hours spent learning in our network they will change completely regarding Yiras Shamayim (awe of Heaven) and knowledge about Chassidus.

G. My general opinion is that even if you are able to organize fundraising campaigns and collect significant sums, these should be arranged so as not to harm fundraising efforts for other Anash institutions in Eretz HaKodesh.

H. Regarding your question about "streams": since until now Anash institutions have received support from what is called "bein hazramim," meaning non-partisan sources, this approach remains most suitable for now... In your letter you mention organizing Orthodox women for saving immigrant youth coming to Eretz Yisrael—a project started half a year ago. You surely know that some time ago I wrote Aguch about organizing a branch of Nshei Chabad; it would be worthwhile for you to discuss with them whether both initiatives can be united. You will surely see my letter written to Tzeirei Aguch; besides their official response which they will certainly send me, I ask you also inform me unofficially about everything written there in detail—thank you in advance.

There is certainly no need to remind you to participate as much as possible in all activities of Tzeirei Aguch.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches how careful coordination and respect between organizations prevents conflict and duplication of effort while maximizing positive impact for Jewish education. Gradual growth and open communication ensure every initiative complements others harmoniously.