3226 —השתדלות נכונה במסחר ועשיית כלים טבעיים לברכה

B"H, 25 Teves, 5715. Brooklyn.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

After your long silence, I was pleased to receive your letter from the 17th of Teves.

Regarding your business: it is well known what is written, "And Hashem your G‑d will bless you in all that you do." The verse should be understood simply: one must make natural vessels. As explained in many places in Chassidus, this is how influence comes in this world—most often there must be a natural garment. From various reports I have received, it seems this has been greatly neglected by you. Even though it is explained that for every Jew all the treasures of the world are not enough to pay what he deserves—as brought from the precedent that three generations of kingship were given because someone took three steps for the honor of Hashem—nevertheless and after all this it says "in all that you do," and all explanations have been given on this matter.

It is also explained in those places that the garment should not be more than necessary; specifically as it says "and she shall shave her head and do her nails," from which we also understand that garments should not be too short either. Especially when it concerns a person's family livelihood—which is a Torah mitzvah—it is clear I do not mean to shout about the past but rather to try to understand the situation and awaken you regarding the future...

With blessing.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that while blessings come from Hashem, one must make proper natural efforts—especially concerning family livelihood—and not neglect practical action. The right balance of effort and trust brings down G‑d's blessings.