5595 —ברכה לבריאות והמשכת בשורות טובות

B"H, 9th of Tammuz, 5717.

Brooklyn.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

It was pleasant to receive your letter bringing good news, which brings much peace to the world—and all the more so among Torah scholars. One mitzvah leads to another, for sharing good news is itself a mitzvah since it brings joy to the heart of a Jewish person and fulfills the great principle in Torah: 'Ve'ahavta l'reiacha kamocha' (Love your fellow as yourself), through your good news that your son-in-law's medical treatment was successful.

May it be G‑d's will that from now on you will only share revealed and apparent good news, especially regarding health matters—that it should be specifically in the manner of healing from the Holy One, as it is written: 'Ki Ani Hashem Rofecha' (For I am the L‑rd who heals you), meaning that no illness will befall you at all*. It is known** that this phrase forms an acronym for 'arich' (length), about which it is said: 'Aruchatecha meheira titzmach' (Your healing will quickly sprout) ^[1], like Aaron's staff which produced the best almonds.

I will conclude with a matter relevant to these days—the upcoming 12th and 13th of Tammuz, the festival of redemption of my revered father-in-law, the Rebbe zatzal nishmaso Eden. May this be a redemption for us as well—immediate liberation from all confusing and troubling matters so we can engage in spreading Judaism and strengthening it in general, and especially in strengthening and spreading Chassidus ever more expansively.

With blessing.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that sharing good news is itself a mitzvah that brings joy and fulfills loving one's fellow. He wishes for ongoing revealed good and true health from Above, connecting personal redemption to communal spiritual growth during auspicious times.