3262 —חיזוק האמונה וההתיישבות אחרי טרגדיה בכפר חב"ד

B"H, the yahrzeit of the Previous Lubavitcher Rebbe, the tenth of the eleventh month which is Shevat, 5715.

Brooklyn, NY.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

I was saddened to hear that there are some among you whose spirits have fallen after the well-known event ^[1] (may G‑d avenge his blood), and whose resolve regarding settlement and connection to Kfar Chabad in the Holy Land has weakened. I am fulfilling my role as a messenger of our Sages by copying holy letters from our holy Rebbes, leaders of Israel. Their words are as follows:

A. Our master the Alter Rebbe—the author of Tanya (the authority in the hidden aspects of Torah) and Shulchan Aruch (the authority in revealed Torah)—I heard from holy elders that it is commonly said: After a fire, people become wealthy because the order of the Divine attributes is such—kindness, judgment, mercy. Therefore, after judgment through fire, mercy is aroused, which is greater than the initial kindness; as is known, this is the attribute of Yaakov—an inheritance without boundaries that extends from one end to another. These are his golden words.

B. The Mitteler Rebbe: I have come to comfort your hearts regarding what has happened by G‑d's hand... Do not let your hearts fall because surely G‑d will arouse His great kindness and compassion upon you... with increased blessing after... And it is known that every judgment contains an aspect of hidden kindness. Therefore, everything that G‑d does is for good because no evil descends from above. That is why we bless for bad events just as we do for good ones. When judgment ends, then specifically the strength of love that was hidden within it will be revealed—like a father who disciplines his son out of love; after disciplining him, his inner love and compassion are revealed even more until he gives him kindness and goodness. As I heard from my father regarding the curses in the admonitions—that they will be transformed into blessings due to the intense kindness hidden within them; this becomes revealed only after all harsh judgments are exhausted. As it says: 'I will turn their mourning into joy'—specifically their mourning—like Tisha B'Av when destruction occurred; it will be turned into joy and revelation of light—the abundant kindness within it—like on the first day of Pesach when there was essential kindness... This matter is explained at length in writings... Therefore I advise against what some people among you have considered—to uproot themselves from... In my opinion, there specifically G‑d will command His blessing for the above reason. As I told my dear friend (may he rest in peace), who for this reason did not want to leave his home in Liozna after his house burned down—as is known. May G‑d return and have compassion after His anger subsides; may He comfort them and raise their stature forever... These are the words of one who truly loves them and awaits G‑d's salvation upon them soon: Dovber son of my father (of blessed memory).

C. The Tzt"z: I received your letter and had already heard about this before; I am coming to comfort you with what was copied from my grandfather's holy handwriting (may he rest in peace), who wrote to a member of Anash whose house burned down—Yosef Mazorowitz—and said: I heard from holy elders that it is commonly said: After a fire people become wealthy because Divine attributes follow this order—kindness, judgment, mercy; thus after judgment through fire mercy awakens which exceeds even initial kindness—as known this is Yaakov's attribute: an inheritance without boundaries extending from end to end. These are his golden words. Therefore he instructed in his handwriting that this person should strengthen himself and rebuild his home where it stood. From these holy words we can learn for your situation: each person should encourage one another to build their homes where they are—for it is known that merit for many arouses greater compassion than for individuals—to support you and raise your stature; therefore strengthen yourselves and help one another! May G‑d Who gives strength to achieve success bless you with all good in everything you do according to your soul’s desire—and those who love you send regards: Menachem Mendel.

The words of tzaddikim endure forever and have their effect. May Hashem bless each one of you among all Israel so that all these blessings written above be fulfilled completely—in visible and apparent good—and very soon.

With blessing—the one who waits and hopes for good news.

Summary

The Rebbe encourages steadfastness following tragedy by sharing teachings from earlier Rebbes about how Divine mercy follows hardship. He urges unity among residents to remain strong together in Kfar Chabad and assures them that blessings will come through perseverance.