4307 —חיזוק מוסדות חב"ד בארץ ישראל לנוכח אתגרים

B"H, 8 Iyar, 5716.

Brooklyn.

Haraha"g veHaraha"ch iy"a nu"n oseik be-tzt"z etc. Eliezer Krasik

Shalom u'Vrachah!

In response to your letter from Erev Shabbat Kodesh. It is surprising and saddening that all the letters received from the elders of Anash in Eretz HaKodesh lately have one theme—withdrawal from the front lines—and your letter is similar. Imagine for yourself what would be the state of Torah matters in general and Chassidus in particular if this approach had been taken by previous generations and even the last generation.

I have already made my clear opinion known by telegram: on the contrary—one must expand all activities in Kfar Chabad. If this is true everywhere, then certainly "the Guardian of each and every Jew neither slumbers nor sleeps," how much more so regarding Kfar Chabad, which was founded by my father-in-law, the Rebbe, leader of Israel, and is still under his direction. The same applies to the Tomchei Temimim yeshiva in Lod.

It is clear that destroying the yeshiva in Lod with the intention to rebuild it elsewhere is still destruction. This is not the way to protect or safeguard the students. It is astonishing that all Jews are believers, sons of believers, and among Anash, chassidim, and temimim there is an added element of faith in tzaddikim.

This is especially so according to what is explained in Mechilta on the verse "VaYa'aminu BaHashem uV'Moshe Avdo" (They believed in G‑d and in Moshe His servant)—see there. But when it comes to practical matters affecting themselves personally, suddenly all instructions from our holy Rebbeim are forgotten: the directive of Rabbeinu HaZaken, Rabbeinu HaEmtza'i, the tzt"z, etc.—that specifically in such a place as this...the attribute of mercy is revealed here more than even prior kindness—a boundless inheritance stretching from end to end.

It is not my way to frighten anyone G‑d forbid. But currently, Kfar Chabad is actually the most protected place in Eretz HaKodesh. You are permitted to publicize my clear opinion on this matter to whomever you see fit—including Anash generally.

Blessings for health, peace of mind, and good news regarding all mentioned above.

Summary

The Rebbe urges unwavering commitment to strengthening Chabad institutions despite challenges or fears. He stresses faith in tzaddikim and following their guidance leads to protection and success—especially when expanding Torah and Chassidus activities where they are most needed.