4216 —מגביות בשביל מוסדות חב"ד וניהול פניות חופפות

B"H, 9th of Nissan, 5716. Brooklyn.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

In response to your letter from Rosh Chodesh HaGeulah, which was established for Yaakov and his sons ^[1], and as our Alter Rebbe's well-known saying goes: "Fixity in time and fixity in the soul" ^[2].

Thank you for writing about the farbrengen and the main points discussed there. Surely you will continue this good practice in the future, and your mind will be at ease as you bring me peace of mind ^[3].

Incidentally, regarding what you wrote about the statement of our Sages "Yavo zeh..." ^[4]: There is a discourse from my revered father-in-law, the tzt"z, on this topic. Although it is in manuscript and not yet printed, the general idea is also explained in Likkutei Torah and elsewhere regarding the statement of our Sages that Moshe prophesied with "zeh." In plain language based on all the above: pointing with a finger (as a sign) can only be said about something that has true existence; therefore, it is possible only regarding matters of holiness and as per Rambam's expression—He is true existence, etc.

Regarding what you wrote about the debate among Anash concerning various fundraising campaigns: It is known from our Sages that "both are completely righteous," etc. (see Likkutei Torah Bamidbar 44b). Even though you are correct that the matters you are involved with for Chabad institutions are necessary, your counterpart is also correct that it is essential to arrange things so there is room for appeals on behalf of other Chabad institutions whose existence is also necessary. It is understood that it is impossible to visit supporters at once for several institutions all under the name Chabad-Lubavitch.

The practical advice: set special times for fundraising for different institutions (or divide up the supporters; however, this second method is harder than the first and also questionable whether supporters will accept that they belong only to one Lubavitch institution and not another). There is enough time throughout the year to accommodate all institutions—if only these opportunities were utilized at least somewhat.

Certainly there is no need to stress our Sages' precision: "Torah scholars increase peace in the world." It isn't enough just to have peace or even peace at home; it must specifically be an abundance of peace—even in "the world," which means concealment. Even where concealment still dominates, one must bring peace there—and specifically an abundance of it. Then all related matters will be fulfilled as stated at the end of Midrash Esther Rabbah.

And let no one ask how such difficult work is possible—for if he is a disciple of a sage, even though he is asked only according to his ability, he can bring an abundance of peace into the world as explained in Chavos Daas on Yoreh Deah in its introduction regarding Torah scholars.

Blessings for good news in all mentioned above and for a kosher and joyous Pesach.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that effective fundraising requires coordination between institutions by setting distinct times for each campaign. He emphasizes fostering abundant peace among those involved—even where differences exist—so all holy efforts can succeed harmoniously.