5340 —תיקון הנהגה עצמאית בלתי ראויה במוסדות

Correcting Improper Independent Leadership in Institutions

ב"ה, ו' ניסן, תשי"ז ברוקלין.
The Rebbe expresses surprise that certain institutions were previously run independently by individuals, which is inappropriate both by Torah and common sense. He is pleased to hear the matter has been corrected and hopes other issues will also be resolved soon, bringing unity and increased blessing.

ב"ה, ו' ניסן, תשי"ז

ברוקלין.

...לפלא קצת שכנראה עד עתה היו מוסדות ב... שהתנהלו על דעת עצמם של יחיד, שמובן שאין לזה כל מקום, לא רק ע"פ תורה בכלל, אלא גם בשכל הפשוט, ומי-לנו גדול ממשה רבנו, וידועה דרז"ל (מדרש רבה ותנחומא ריש פ' פקודי. רמ"א, וב"ח ביו"ד סי' רנ"ז. עיי"ש). וכיון שקורא אני במכתבם שנתתקן הדבר בהנוגע לה... תקותי חזקה שגם בשאר הענינים יתוקן בהקדם האפשרי. ובודאי יתוסף עי"ז בקירוב הלבבות ותוספת הברכה וכו'.

B"H, 6th of Nissan, 5717. Brooklyn.

It is somewhat surprising that apparently until now there were institutions in [your city] that were managed independently by a single individual. Clearly, this has no place—not only according to Torah in general but even according to simple logic. Who is greater than Moshe Rabbeinu? As our Sages say (see Midrash Rabbah and Tanchuma at the beginning of Parshas Pekudei; Rama and Bach in Yoreh Deah section 257; see there).

Since I read in your letter that this matter has been corrected regarding [the institution], I strongly hope that the same will be done with other matters as soon as possible. Certainly, this will increase unity of hearts and bring additional blessing, etc.


Summary

The Rebbe teaches that institutions should not be run independently by one person but should follow Torah guidance and collective wisdom. Correcting such issues brings unity and greater blessing.

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