4161 —ראיה שאפשר וגם מוכרח לעסוק בעניני יהדות במקומנו

B"H, 15 Adar, 5716.

Brooklyn.

Havavach iy"a nu"n oseik b'tzt"z Mohe Nachum Yaakov

Shalom u'Vrachah!

I acknowledge receipt of your letter with the enclosed notices. Clearly, these notices serve as proof and evidence that it is possible and also necessary to act in our camp regarding matters of Judaism. If decades ago people acted and accomplished, how much more so now when certainly more activists have joined in Jewish matters—there is nothing that stands before willpower. Especially since thirty days before the festival—that is, immediately after Purim—we begin learning the laws of the upcoming festival, Pesach. Therefore, it is necessary to seek advice and methods not only regarding the distribution of shmurah matzah (which I raised some years ago, noting that this distribution occurs close to Pesach), but also generally concerning kashrus and supervision. Even though there are rabbis and supervisors in general, our Sages have said: "They only urge those who are already eager," especially when one has experience (practical knowledge). As mentioned above, there is nothing that stands before willpower.

With blessings for good news,

In the name of the Lubavitcher Rebbe shlita

Secretary

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that with determination and effort, every community can—and must—advance Jewish observance locally. Past success shows it is possible; now we must find new ways to strengthen kashrus and other mitzvos together.