3557 —בדיקות פנימיות בזמן ההריון וערך העבודה בכרם חב"ד

B"H, 15 Sivan, 5715.

Brooklyn.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

I acknowledge receipt of your letter from 7 Sivan, and it is understood that what I wrote in my previous letter—that it is advisable to avoid internal examinations—applies only during pregnancy and not before or after childbirth.

Regarding your writing that you cannot take on more work in the Kerem Chabad due to financial circumstances: I have already written to several people from Anash that working in the Kerem Chabad is not doing a favor for our holy Rebbe, but primarily a favor for themselves—not only regarding matters of the World to Come but also in matters of this world, health, and livelihood. Therefore, if one finds themselves in a situation where health or livelihood is lacking G‑d forbid, one of the remedies for improvement is to increase work in the Kerem Chabad. One should not say that only after recognizing the benefit will they take the remedy for their situation; this is obvious. It is similar to our Sages' saying: 'Salt for money is its diminution.' May it be G‑d's will that my above words be accepted by you with the intent to act upon them, and may it be so effective that you inspire others as well.

With blessings for good news in all the above and for livelihood.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that avoiding internal exams applies only during pregnancy. He also encourages increasing involvement in Chabad activities as a means to improve both spiritual and material well-being, including health and livelihood.