5976 —הפצת המעיינות ומסר חנוכה

B"H, 8th of Teves, 5718. Brooklyn.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

In response to your letter from before Rosh Chodesh with its enclosure, in which you write about the discussions and debates...

We have been given a complete assurance as written by my revered father-in-law, quoting the words of the Mitteler Rebbe (regarding the Alter Rebbe), that because of this self-sacrifice for the teachings of Chassidus, it was decreed in the Heavenly Court that in every matter of Torah, fear of Heaven, and good character traits, his followers and those who walk in his path will always prevail. Certainly there is no place at all for a spirit of fear G‑d forbid as expressed in your letter. You have already seen in the past that there were many concealments and obstacles no less than these—on the contrary, even greater—and nevertheless "Didan Notzach" (our side prevails), since it is an urgent necessity to spread the wellsprings outward. This is especially true among our Sephardic brethren who generations ago were renowned for their excellence but whose situation has changed due to difficult times—not for the better—which only increases the merit of those who restore their former glory. Particularly now that the light and illumination of the inner dimension of Torah has been revealed in our generation through Chassidus—something that was once primarily among Sephardim: learning Zohar and Kabbalah—and there is no need to elaborate on this simple matter.

I was especially pleased to read about the farbrengen on Yud Tes Kislev and the Siyum HaShas afterward during Chanukah. The connection between these two events is obvious: The miracle of Chanukah was with oil—"Razah d'Razeen" (the secret of secrets)—and specifically at the entrance to one's house facing outward; meaning "Razah d'Razeen" within intellect found outside—the intellect of the animal soul.

May it be G‑d's will that all matters connected with Yud Tes Kislev—which is Rosh Hashanah for learning Chassidus and its ways (and as emphasized by "Rosh," not just "beginning," since a head includes and brings life to all parts of the body—that is, all days of the year)—should be drawn into them with visible and revealed good.

With blessing for good news.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that spreading Chassidus is vital even amid challenges. Drawing inspiration from Chanukah’s miracle and Yud Tes Kislev, he urges us to bring inner Torah light outward—especially where it once flourished—and assures us that perseverance leads to success.