837 —עידוד בלימוד חסידות והשפעה על אחרים

B"H, 19 Kislev, Festival of Our Redemption and the Liberation of Our Soul, 5711.

Brooklyn, NY.

The Avrech vavac"h iy"a etc. Mr. Yechiel

Shalom u'Vrachah!

I received your letter from Erev Shabbat Kodesh and was pleased to read that you established a study session in the teachings of Chassidus with Haraha"ch vavac"h iy"a nu"n etc. Moshe Aharon.

Surely you have read in the talks of my father-in-law the Rebbe hk"m that the three loves are dependent on one another: love of Hashem, love of Torah, and love of Israel. One cannot suffice with having a generous eye only for oneself; one must also have a generous eye for others.

Surely you will find the right words to influence your friends so they too will take up learning Chassidus.

Today, while I was at the resting place of my father-in-law the Rebbe hk"m, I read your pidyon nefesh. I am certain that you have the ability to influence others in this matter; you only need to reveal your desire for it. If you do so, you will succeed.

Enclosed is the sichah from Shabbat Bereishit; look there at sections 21 and 22 which relate to influencing others. Since you did not manage to accomplish this by 19 Kislev, surely you will strive to fulfill it by the yahrzeit of my father-in-law the Rebbe hk"m on the upcoming 10 Shevat.

With holiday blessings and regards to Haraha"ch etc. HaRMA.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that true spiritual growth involves both personal learning and actively inspiring others to grow as well. The interconnectedness of love for Hashem, Torah, and fellow Jews means we must extend our efforts beyond ourselves.