5121 —איננו גלמודים בחסידות, קשר והשפעה הדדית

B"H, 12 Shevat, 5717.

Brooklyn.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

In response to your letter from Monday. As you requested, I will mention you and your wife for what you need at the holy resting place of my father-in-law, the Rebbe zatzal, in accordance with your letter.

Regarding what you write about feeling alone and having no one to turn to, it is already well known the saying of my father-in-law the Rebbe that Chassidus innovated that the Jewish people are all connected to each other. Wherever a person goes or is found, he is not alone. As is known from the story told in the name of the Baal Shem Tov that 'Ve'ahavta l'reiacha kamocha' ("Love your fellow as yourself") applies even to a Jew found at the ends of the earth whom one has never seen. Moreover, just as water reflects a face to a face (Mishlei 27:19), so too this feeling affects even someone at the ends of the earth so that this emotion is awakened in him as well.

Certainly you participate in Anash gatherings held in our camp nine and from time to time increase not only in study sessions of Nigleh but also in study sessions of Chassidus. May Hashem grant you success.

With blessing,
In the name of my revered father-in-law, shlita,
Secretary

Summary

Chassidus teaches that every Jew is spiritually connected and never truly alone; our feelings and actions can reach and inspire others no matter how distant. Engaging with community and Torah study strengthens these bonds and brings blessing.