5082 —הדרכה בענין גירות הנוגע לאשה ולבתה

B"H, 27 Teves, 5717. Brooklyn.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

In response to your prompt letter from the day of the yahrzeit of our master the Alter Rebbe, in which you write about the woman and her daughter and the mohel who visited you and a doubt arose regarding their conversion, etc., I have also received afterwards the telephone message informing that they are not interested in this matter.

And since you have already encountered this matter, it is worthwhile once again to try to influence them in an appropriate manner by explaining that the very name "Reform" indicates that it is Reform and not the true matter, and this affects generations and generations. Therefore, it is essential that this time they correct what was previously done incorrectly, etc., specifically before she becomes engaged. Even though my opinion remains that he himself should not be on the beit din for conversion, he should nevertheless endeavor to arrange all matters—that is, to speak with three rabbis who deal with these things, etc.—and when everything is ready for the above-mentioned connection with the rabbis.

And although it is known what our attitude toward conversion is, this case is different because apparently they have already assimilated among Jews and their environment does not know nor suspect that there is anything improper or unsuitable here.

With blessing.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that even in complex cases of assimilation and unclear status, one must strive for proper halachic conversion before marriage arrangements. Efforts should be made sensitively but firmly to ensure future generations remain within authentic Jewish tradition.