3589 —התחלה טובה לקיום והוספת נדר

B"H, 29 Sivan, 5715.

Brooklyn.

Haraha"g vaharaha"ch iy"a nu"n oseik b'TzTZ Morenu HaRav Ephraim Eliezer Yales

Shalom u'Vrachah!

Surely you have already been contacted—in continuation to the content of your letter from Thursday of Beha'aloscha—regarding all this I have also come, out of respect, to confirm receipt of your letter with its enclosure.

May it be the will [of Hashem] that this be a good start so that you fulfill your promise in its entirety, for the full amount, and moreover—to add to it. For the measure of the Holy One is measure for measure: when one fulfills a promise and adds to it, then Above they also fulfill what was promised to us and add even more. In chassidic language: there is an awakening from Above corresponding to the awakening from below that brings it about, and then a further awakening from Above that is incomparable altogether.* And just as you began this matter—they say to you: "Complete it."

May you merit to raise up the lamps (the lamp of Hashem is the soul of man) also in this particular matter, until the flame rises on its own. Especially since this matter is connected with education according to Torah Temimah (both revealed and hidden aspects), and in our generation—the footsteps of Mashiach—when the sun sets**, only these lamps endure forever, as explained by Ramban on Beha'aloscha es haNeiros.

With blessings for success in all the above.

Your letter from 26 Sivan has been received. Thank you very much for the story included therein. As our Sages say: "One who gives a gift..." (and this too is proof that he acts willingly)—I mentioned you and your family at the resting place of the Baal HaGeulah during this upcoming month.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that fulfilling one's pledges fully—and even increasing them—draws down reciprocal blessings from Above. Acts tied to education and spiritual illumination have eternal impact, especially in challenging times.