2108 —הצלת ילדים יהודים מרשת הכפירה והבאתם לתורה

B"H, the 30th of L'Matmoneem, 5713.

Brooklyn, NY.

Kvod HaNadiv HaNaleh Ish HaMa'alah Yarei Elokim Askan Nimratz Rav Pe'alim Mukhtar B'Middos Tovos Terumiyos etc. HaAlef Yitzchak N.Y.V. Elmaleh

Shalom u'Vrachah!

Through Haraha"ch vavac"h iy"a nu"m involved in tzt"z etc. etc. Moharar Shlomo Shy', I have learned from the note that you received from the boys, and it appears that these boys fit the description of our Sages that they are shaken from Torah and mitzvos. Certainly, it is unnecessary to point out that you should not pay attention to this at all; rather, focus on this point: that the fact your actions in rescuing children, sons and daughters of Israel, from the net of heresy (may G‑d have mercy) and bringing them closer to fear of Heaven and to Torah and mitzvah have borne fruit, thank G‑d.

It is understood that one must increase strength in this matter and stand firm at his post; for if one who sustains a single Jewish soul is considered as if he sustained an entire world, how much more so one who sustains many Jewish souls.

This matter is further sweetened by the saying of the Baal Shem Tov zatzukal lehe nbgm zya that we heard from my father-in-law, the Rebbe zatzukal lehe nbgm zya: that every single Jew is beloved before the Holy One Blessed be He incomparably more than an only child born to parents in their old age.

And further elaboration for your honor is unnecessary.

May Hashem Yisbarach Veyisaleh lengthen your days and years—good and healthy years—in strengthening Judaism in the spirit of Yisrael Saba with pure fear of Heaven.

With blessings for success and receiving the letter with joy and face-to-face.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that saving even one Jewish child from spiritual danger is as valuable as sustaining an entire world. Every effort to bring children closer to Torah is precious before G‑d beyond measure.