1518 —הדרכה על רשת אהלי"י, עבודת צוות, ושילוב צעירים

B"H, 27 Nissan, 5712.

Brooklyn.

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

Shalom u'Vrachah!

In response to your letter from Adar and 14 Nissan:

b) Regarding your question about the Ahaliyi network: I have already written to Agudas Chabad in Tel Aviv about the necessity to arrange the matter of a non-stream stream (in response to their letter after their visit to Rabbi Kahana), and surely they have already begun activities. I hope that if they put in appropriate effort, they will succeed. You have likely already heard from my aforementioned letter. In any case, it is proper to make the necessary preparations for registration as you wrote should take place in the coming month of Sivan.

c) Concerning what you write about some of your assistants who seem to work only out of acceptance of authority and therefore lack proper enthusiasm: We have heard several times guidance regarding public service that "if you want someone else to work, you must give them room for growth and development." This means that all helpers should be given an opportunity to express their opinions regarding how things are run and to show their own initiative—not just act as order-followers. Of course, one should not swing from one extreme to another causing chaos in the work; rather, a balanced approach should be found where everyone consults together regarding the work. Since each person at least expresses his view—even if some points are decided by majority against his opinion—he will still feel satisfaction that his reasons were heard and at least know why his suggestion was rejected. This is all I can say briefly since such matters depend on people's personalities who must work together on one project. I hope you will share good news that this matter has also been resolved.

d) Regarding your question about where to establish the center for the Ahaliyi network: For now, Tel Aviv is most suitable. Surely you know the saying of the Baal Shem Tov: "Ve'hayah reishischa mitz'ar—v'al yedei zeh—acharischa yisge'ah me'od" (Your beginning will be small—and through this—your end will flourish greatly).

e) Regarding adding more young people to the work: I do not wish to call anyone by name from here because such matters should be done willingly by both those already involved—including yourself—and those whom you wish to recruit. If it is done as a top-down order it is not ideal. As mentioned—if you speak with these young people and let me know who they are, then I will share my opinion as to their suitability.

f) You write that the fundraising campaign for Ahaliyi has not yet begun but do not mention why.

g) Enclosed is a script which can serve as partial payment and thus help somewhat with the financial shortfall felt in the Ahaliyi network.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that successful communal work requires giving team members a voice and fostering initiative rather than mere obedience. Recruiting new helpers should be done with goodwill from all sides; balanced consultation leads to greater satisfaction and success.