2316 —העלאת אור כמו השמש, הזהר על מצוה, ובריאות

B"H, 24 Kislev, 5714.

Brooklyn.

Haraha"ch vavac"h iy"a nu"n David Natan

Shalom u'Vrachah!

I pleasantly received the candles that serve for Chanukah, and surely you know the saying of Admor HaTzt"z who called the shamash "Veyizrach Or At Shemesh Ela Shamash" (and let light shine forth; do not read it as 'shemesh' but as 'shamash'), and indeed both the sun and moon are called "shamashim shebamarom" (servants above). May it be G‑d's will that it be fulfilled in us as well—to radiate light in our surroundings, each person according to his ability and with true expansiveness of mind. And may the mitzvah of these eight days soon bring us to the coming of the unique one from among the eight shepherds, which is Moshiach Tzidkeinu, and to the revelation of the harp with eight strings.

With blessings for success in your holy work to radiate light.

P.S. I also hereby acknowledge with thanks receiving your gift—the book "Sova Simchos", and thank you very much for this. As is my custom every year, I rely on the Zohar's statement that a matter of mitzvah need not be free; my protest is enclosed; and may health be preserved.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that like the shamash candle, we should spread light to others according to our ability. He connects Chanukah’s spiritual power to redemption and emphasizes that mitzvah matters have value. Health is also highlighted as important in serving G‑d.