3588 —הכרזת אמת השם ללא פשרות

B"H, 29 Sivan, 5715.

Brooklyn.

Haraha"ch iy"a nu"n oseik b'tzt"z b'nash"k etc. Moreinu HaRav Elimelech shlita

Shalom u'Vrachah!

I have received word that in the near future you are preparing to return and settle once again in our holy land, may it be rebuilt and established by our righteous Moshiach speedily in our days. May it be G‑d's will that your journey be proper and successful, and upon your arrival you should further strengthen activities for supporting and spreading Judaism in the spirit of Yisrael Saba, that "a nation will dwell alone among the nations."

It is specifically this path that leads to achieving the goal of being "one nation in the land," drawing down the unity of Hashem even into this world—by beginning with oneself and one's own four cubits, instilling within them that there is only one truth and one purpose: to proclaim that Hashem is One and His Name is One. This is accomplished by following His Torah—one Torah—without any compromises or concessions. As our Sages declared regarding King Shlomo, whose reign was complete and whose era was the full glory of Israel's kingdom: "Let Shlomo perish and a thousand like you, but let not a single letter of the Torah be lost."

How much more so in our confused and wandering generation—we have nothing but our Torah (from the word 'hora'ah', instruction) in every matter and detail; only it is our life and existence as individuals, all the more so as a nation.

Additionally, there is merit—and responsibility—for those who are descendants of the Baal Shem Tov, the Maggid, and their students: to spread forth the wellsprings of their Torah (the soul of Torah) until they reach even outside circles—that is, spreading study of Chassidus and following its guidance and customs among ever-widening groups until it becomes an inheritance for all Israel.

Already long ago there were complaints about being made a guardian over vineyards (meaning a true vineyard), yet still lamenting why "my own vineyard I did not guard." My intent here is literal: since Hashem has granted you influence even among circles who do not yet know or recognize the light within Chassidus, it is a sacred duty—and first priority—to introduce them to the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov and his successors until this awareness penetrates their daily lives—in thought, speech, and action—according to each person's capacity. Especially since your ancestral merit assists you to be a conduit through which these wellsprings reach many Jews. The greatness of this matter surely needs no further explanation for someone like yourself.

With blessings for success in all above.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that unwavering commitment to Torah truth—without compromise—is essential for personal growth and communal influence. By spreading Chassidus authentically, especially where its light is not yet known, one fulfills a sacred mission benefiting all Israel.