4243 —שאיפות למכתבי תודה והשראת תלמידים להיות צינורות

B"H, 23rd of Nissan, 5716.

Brooklyn.

Haraha"ch iy"a nu"n oseik b'tzt"z Moharnan

Shalom u'Vrachah!

I acknowledge receipt of your letter from the 8th of Nissan and those that followed. May it be G‑d's will that from now on, instead of writing letters of demand, may Hashem grant me the privilege and success to write letters of thanks and requests to ascend ever higher in holiness, in addition to the ongoing increased success from time to time. Most importantly, there should also be students who themselves inspire others—to become channels, vessels, and emissaries to spread the teachings of Chassidus among our Sephardic brethren and to walk in its guidance and customs. Every day and every moment is precious; lost time cannot be recovered—especially in our times, in Ikvesa D'Meshicha (the footsteps of Mashiach), as my revered father-in-law the Rebbe said: "Behold, he stands behind our wall." We only need to open the buttons enough—because when marching in a parade, even the buttons must shine. There is no need to elaborate further since these matters have already been stated, repeated, and tripled in many places—both printed and orally—even if with different wording but always with the same content.

Certainly you made proper use of the days of Pesach; please also write about this in appropriate detail...

With blessing for good news regarding all the above.

Summary

The Rebbe urges us not just to improve ourselves but also to inspire others as channels for spreading Chassidus. Every moment is precious; we must use our time wisely and strive for continual growth in both personal advancement and communal influence.