2278 —גיוס כל המשאבים וכל האנשים להפצת החסידות באירופה

B"H, 28th of Menachem Av, 5714. Brooklyn.

Haraha"ch vavac"h iy"a nu"n etc. Nissan Neminov

Shalom u'Vrachah!

...Regarding what you mention in your letter that since the older students remain few in number, this has affected some of them—causing them to feel broken because they are not able to be here. You should explain to them that there is absolutely no reason or sense for such brokenness; on the contrary, they should see themselves as my emissaries to illuminate their surroundings with the light of Torah—specifically, the teachings of Chassidus—which will also bring those around them closer to mitzvos and Torah (see Likkutei Torah Vayikra at its beginning regarding "Shlucho shel adam kemoso"—an emissary is like the sender—according to Chassidic teachings). This cannot be said regarding all the students who are in Brooklyn, obviously.

When considering the saying of my father-in-law, the Previous Rebbe, that when a soldier goes into battle he must go with a march and with joy... how much more so in our case where joy is necessary and that their journey should be "those who walk among those who stand," specifically with joy. Besides this being a demand from the Baal Shem Tov—"Serve Hashem with joy," as hinted at in Rambam at the end of Hilchos Lulav—it is essential: joy is necessary for fulfilling their mission and role in this world. There is no need to elaborate further; surely you will find suitable words to expand on this topic appropriately for their current situation.

It is also unnecessary to point out that this applies even to those students who do not feel broken, since everyone is included in "Zivchei Elokim ruach nishbarah" (the sacrifices G‑d desires are a broken spirit), yet on the other hand there is also the commandment "Serve Hashem with joy." Every soul stands before the Holy King and then descends into a body—all for serving its Creator as stated in Mishnah—and to illuminate its portion of the world as explained in Tanya and elsewhere. The holy Rebbeim, especially my father-in-law, added explanation: one must act not only with oneself or those close by but even with those distant so that even "the wellsprings" (not just drawn water) will spread outward.

It is self-understood that these tools are not handed over ready-made; one must muster all one's strength to find ways to accomplish this. How much more so for someone whom Divine Providence has placed in an advantageous position and says "choose life," he must serve with true joy that breaks all boundaries—even those of intellect and emotion—so his work will be exceedingly successful.

The explanation hardly needs repeating: how great is the pity on a soul that has traveled down many levels from before the Holy King and clothed itself in a coarse body in this physical world where wickedness prevails—and ultimately did not fulfill its mission or even come close to what was required. On the other hand, it needs no explanation how great its fortune when it strives to fulfill its task sincerely and beautifully—as explained elsewhere, including Hemshech Resh Samach Vav—regarding how a true servant works.

The same applies regarding you and your assistants who have merited that Divine Providence—and our leader, my father-in-law—have placed you over Torah and avodah (service) to illuminate all of Europe with the light of Torah—the infinite essence—their Chassidus; everything above applies here too.

The main thing is not study but action: one must seek every strategy and method to increase Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim in Brunna both qualitatively and quantitatively—and perhaps at present quantity matters most according to our Sages: when a thousand enter study only one emerges as a teacher (see Likkutei Torah on three parshiyos regarding this teaching).

Accordingly, utilize every possible resource—all people who can help—and every possible means in every way so that ultimately it will be achieved: Jews becoming chassidim—as stated by our Alter Rebbe (which we heard from my father-in-law), that Chassidus is for all Jews. Therefore everyone under your influence must be mobilized so their abilities, capacities, and time are used for this purpose; none can say "I am superfluous or cannot be utilized," claiming lack of work—the obligation rests on each individual as demanded by Chabad leaders: everyone must work personally on his portion of the world. But there are many levels within this responsibility; whoever has been granted greater influence by G‑d has correspondingly greater responsibility.

I hope these few lines suffice for you to mobilize everyone under your influence—even those outside it if they can help—to simply work at spreading Chassidus. The beginning should be expanding Tomchei Temimim Yeshiva in Brunna through both Ashkenazi and Sephardi students etc., maximizing quantity while improving quality as much as possible—not only should current workers continue but each one should add strength both qualitatively and quantitatively.

Certainly arrangements can be made so workers do not interfere with each other; things should be organized so each finds satisfaction in his work without needing constant supervision at every step. Surely G‑d does not deprive any creature—their work will succeed and their livelihood (and their families') will be proper.

I await good news soon and sign off with blessings for success in your holy work—and regards to all Anash there.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that everyone under one's influence should be mobilized—with all their abilities—for spreading Chassidus. True success comes through joyful service, personal responsibility, teamwork without rivalry, and striving both for quality and quantity in outreach efforts.