5510 —הרחבת המבצעים ושימוש נכון בספרים

B"H, 12 Sivan, 5717. Brooklyn.

Haraha"ch iy"a nu"n oseik b'TzTz Mohe Alexander Sender Manekin

Shalom u'Vrachah!

... Surely it is unnecessary to remind you about the essential increase in spreading printed materials and certainly regarding the matters of putting on tefillin and affixing mezuzos about which you write. This is much more than merely increasing in holiness, since we see tangibly the saving of Jewish souls for eternal life when they are inspired through words and this inspiration is connected to actual deeds in practical mitzvos like tefillin, etc. This is as explained in Likkutei Torah, that an awakening from Above must be connected to an awakening from below and in action—and this is clear.

May it be Hashem's will that you do all this with appropriate energy and ever-increasing scope, with joy and gladness of heart, and that you influence all those around you so they too will act similarly. The Giver of the Torah and Commander of the mitzvah surely fulfills His promise that whoever increases is given more of what they need both materially and spiritually—and obviously physical health in its literal sense is included in this. We are now coming from the days of receiving the Torah, about which our Sages expound that at the time of receiving the Torah all Israel were healthy and whole even physically and bodily.

If I recall correctly, during our conversation you mentioned that certainly during your travels you find seforim in shuls and also in private homes lying around unused like a stone no one turns over (to distinguish), not being used. It would be worthwhile to send them here if they are rare or similar cases, and to provide instead for the community siddurim, chumashim, Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, etc.—the benefit is obvious.

It is surprising that you do not mention anything about this above matter even though I hope you have not forgotten it.

With blessing for good news.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches to expand mivtzoim with enthusiasm—especially tefillin and mezuzah—since these actions save lives spiritually. He also stresses ensuring seforim are used properly: collect unused books for broader benefit and supply communities with needed texts.