5473 —ההשפעה המתמשכת של חינוך חסידי

B"H, 22 Iyar, 5717.

Brooklyn.

Havavach iy"a nu"n involved in tzt"z etc. Aleksander Zisha Malkiel

Shalom u'Vrachah!

I acknowledge receipt of your letter from Chol HaMoed Pesach with its enclosure—which was somewhat delayed in transit—in which you also write a bit about your involvement and work in the holy field of education. Since you mention your roots among the elders of the chassidim, and in your words that you absorbed much from this chassidus directly from the original sources, I am strengthened by the hope that this influence is also evident in your impact on your students and those you educate. Especially since, if in all recent generations and countries there was a need for additional chassidic light and warmth to withstand unusual winds, then in our times we especially need this unique fortification provided by the light of chassidus to stand even against those (unwanted) winds which, unfortunately, have become common among Jews. And since each youth will soon build a Jewish home, it is understood that every positive change achieved in the student can fundamentally change the character of the home he will build when he leaves the four cubits of the educational institution where he is found.

From this it is clear that every effort and endeavor in such matters is worthwhile, as it affects many people. May it be G‑d's will that according to His measure—which is measure for measure but multiplied many times over—you will derive much true nachas, traditional Jewish and chassidic nachas from your children who may they live.

With honor and blessing—in the words of my revered father-in-law, the Rebbe—for receiving the Torah with joy and inwardness.

P.S. Regarding what you wrote at the end of your letter about your health... I have already written to you about this: In my opinion, and as I have seen clearly in several similar cases, as you increase strength and effort in strengthening and developing the holy institution, your health—including physical health—will also increase. There is enough time during each day for natural matters necessary for bodily health—eating, sleeping, etc.—and exertion in these matters can be done without causing any fatigue at all. Of course my intention is not to lessen G‑d forbid your work until now; but in all matters of goodness and holiness there is always room for increase. The matter depends only on a person's willpower, for everyone has been given the ability to fulfill his mission in this world—as stated in the Mishnah: 'I was created to serve my Creator'—and with joy and gladness of heart.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that chassidic education leaves a lasting imprint on students' lives and future homes. Every effort invested brings widespread benefit; strengthening Torah institutions enhances both spiritual growth and personal well-being.