5935 —ההשפעה המתמשכת של י״ט כסלו

B"H, 18th of Kislev, 5718, Brooklyn.

Havavac"h iy"a nu"n involved in tzt"z Yaakov Horovitz

Shalom u'Vrachah!

After a pause, your letter from the 12th of Kislev was received, and merit is brought about on a meritorious day—the day of redemption and victory for the teachings of Chassidus, which is the bright day of Yud Tes Kislev. In the words of our holy Rebbeim, it has been established as the Rosh Hashanah for Chassidus and its ways.

At an auspicious time, all those you write about will be mentioned at the holy resting place of my father-in-law, the Rebbe—may his merit shield us—each one for what they need according to your letter's content.

The merit of your involvement in acts of kindness in their literal sense, and in spiritual acts of kindness through your public Torah teaching [and I strongly hope you include a measure of "kab chomtin," i.e., matters related to Chassidus—its teachings and talks (see the explanation on "kab chomtin" in Likkutei Torah Vayikra, explanation to "Velo Tashbit," section 5)], will stand by you and all those you write about for what they need and for success in their matters. This also applies to your aforementioned communal work. As stated in Mishnah: one mitzvah leads to another mitzvah, and the reward for a mitzvah is a mitzvah.

Certainly you will participate in the farbrengen on the bright day of Yud Tes Kislev. May it be G‑d's will that its impact be felt throughout the coming year.

With blessings for the Festival of Redemption and good news.

Summary

The Rebbe emphasizes that Yud Tes Kislev is a pivotal day whose influence should last all year. He encourages active participation in both material and spiritual kindness, especially through public study and spreading Chassidus.