583 —קבלת השפעות גבוהות לאחר הסתלקות וכוח הפסח

B"H, 12 Nissan, 5710.

Vavac"h iy"a nu"m etc. Talmidei Yeshivas Achei Temimim of Pittsburgh sheyichyu and the teachers sheyichyu

Shalom u'Vrachah!

Your donation for Maos Chittim has been received, and a receipt is enclosed. Also enclosed is the kuntres for Chag HaPesach, which has just come off the press. Surely you will use it to benefit others as well.

At every opportunity, especially on Shabbos and Yom Tov—when everyone is more spiritually attuned than during the week—we all unite, those who had the merit to be his students or connected to him, with the illumination and essential spirit of my revered father-in-law, the Rebbe hk"m, as hinted in Iggeres HaKodesh from the Alter Rebbe, siman 27 and its explanation.

My revered father-in-law, the Rebbe hk"m, who dedicated his life for the benefit of both the community and individuals—and especially for those connected to him in particular—is surely continuing his influence even now. However, these influences are now different in a certain way than before; for now his soul is free from the limitations and constraints of a body and ascends ever higher (which is what "histalkus" means). Therefore, these influences—both material and spiritual—are also on a higher and loftier level.

Consequently, this demands that the recipient must also adapt to these higher influences by elevating themselves. My revered father-in-law taught us throughout his life how to ascend—not only in thought but also in action—and even now his lips move in this world through his many teachings, discourses, talks, and letters. By fulfilling his desire and will in practice, we create vessels to receive these lofty influences that he wishes to bestow upon us.

The time of Pesach and Yetziyas Mitzrayim—Mitzrayim meaning boundaries—which each of us must leave behind even our own "Mitzrayim d'kedushah," let alone the limitations of our human intellect or animal soul—is especially auspicious for spiritual growth (one must only beware of being misled by cleverness), and therefore it is also an opportune time to receive elevated influences both materially and spiritually.

One way to do this is not only by giving Maos Chittim before Pesach but by helping those in need—both materially and spiritually—all year round.

With blessings for a kosher and joyous festival and much success in your studies and holy work.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that after histalkus we can receive even greater spiritual influence if we elevate ourselves accordingly. Especially during Pesach—a time for breaking boundaries—we should help others throughout the year to become worthy vessels for these blessings.