3266 —תקשורת כתובה כהעידוד להגברת המעורבות

B"H, 14 Shevat, 5715.

Brooklyn.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

Your letter from the 8th of Shevat was received, as well as the three panim from the day of the hilulah. Regarding what you wrote about having no justification for not writing, I have already written to several who correspond with me that this is not my intention. The matter of writing—especially in our times when people are eager and thirsty for any good news due to our being in Eretz Tziyon and weary without water—the main point is as our Sages said: 'If Reuven had known his actions would be recorded...' (Vayikra Rabbah ch. 31; see there Yefeh Toar). It is evident that when one knows they must report on their activities and if not, will be asked about their silence—and surely they will answer honestly—this itself motivates greater activity and strength, sometimes even drawing out hidden abilities into revelation. Well-known things need no lengthy explanation.

As for your comment that in the new neighborhood you do not know of a suitable place: all matters of Torah and mitzvos come specifically through effort, because only on the side of impurity is it said 'that we ate freely' (see Zohar II 128a), so why pray for a miracle to find a place without effort? As is known from the saying: 'How unfortunate...' (Shabbos 53b) and even... 'they deduct...' (Shabbos 32a).

I was pleased by what you wrote about receiving a position... which certainly affects how you and your wife are regarded among all circles of Bnei Yisrael there, and eventually sustenance will come—and over time, even abundant sustenance (although if my advice had been followed regarding the thirteen Takkanos DeRabbanan, and based on what is explained by tzt"z on VeHu Rachum p.64 [also printed in Tehillim Yahel Or by Kehot], and your wife regarding the sheitel [as explained in Zohar III 126a], there would already be a visible change in livelihood even physically; but what more can I do in these two matters beyond speaking?).

I will read your pan at an auspicious time at the holy resting place of my father-in-law, the Rebbe zatzal nishmaso Eden. May Hashem fulfill your wife's pregnancy term properly and easily, and may she give birth to a healthy child at its proper time easily.

Summary

Written updates encourage greater involvement and accountability in communal activities. Effort is essential in spiritual pursuits; relying on miracles is discouraged. Blessings are given for personal needs when paired with practical steps.