5718 —סיוע למי שמתקשה בחומש ובתניא

B"H, 8 Elul, 5717. Brooklyn.

The Avrech Dovber, may he live.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

In response to your letter in which you write about Mr... who is unable to study Chumash with Rashi's commentary and also does not understand Tanya. It is worthwhile to provide him with Tanya in Yiddish as well as the Chumash with Rashi's commentary translated into Yiddish. For the Tanya lessons that have not yet been translated into Yiddish, at least tell him the subject matter even if he does not understand it for now, since the inner dimension of Torah in many aspects is connected to the Written Torah (see Likkutei Torah in the explanation of "Lo Tashbit").

At an auspicious time, he and his mother will be mentioned at the holy resting place of my revered father-in-law, the Rebbe zatzukal lehavdil ben chayim mezuyanim zichrono yagen aleinu (may his memory protect us), in accordance with the content of your letter.

May it be G‑d's will that he increases in diligence and perseverance in his matters, certainly in a way that does not harm bodily health, for both matters are commandments of the Holy One blessed be He. May Hashem grant him success to share good news about this and all that was mentioned.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that when someone struggles with Torah study, providing accessible translations and encouragement is vital. Perseverance should be balanced with care for one's health, as both spiritual growth and physical well-being are Divine commandments.