4570 —הפצת היהדות, אהבת ישראל, ותפקיד ההשתדלות האישית

B"H, 27 Tammuz, 5716.

Brooklyn.

Havavch iy"a nu"n etc. Shmuel Dovber Ganeles

Shalom u'Vrachah!

I acknowledge receipt of your envelope from 3/7amp with its contents. It is surprising that you do not report your efforts in spreading Judaism and especially in spreading the wellsprings, for these are among a person's duties as stated in the Mishnah: I was created to serve my Creator. This service is accomplished through matters of Torah and mitzvos, whose great principle is the matter of 'VeAhavta L'Rei'acha Kamocha' (Love your fellow as yourself), and by helping fellow Jews in matters of Torah and mitzvos one increases success in one's own service. Even though one must presume that every Jew fulfills his mission—as explained in Likkutei Torah at the end of Parshas Vayikra—nonetheless it is known that when clarification is possible one does not rely on presumption (see Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah at its beginning), especially since all Jews are responsible for one another, particularly in our generation—the era preceding Mashiach—when 'behold, he stands behind our wall.' Surely for you this elaboration is unnecessary.

With blessing, and in the words of my revered father-in-law, the Rebbe: "Have a healthy summer and may you share good news regarding all the above."

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that spreading Judaism and Chassidus is a core personal duty. Helping others with Torah and mitzvos not only fulfills Ahavas Yisrael but also brings greater success to one's own spiritual work.