6023 —הפצת המעינות וירושה רוחנית

B"H, Rosh Chodesh Shevat 5718.

Brooklyn, NY.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

I acknowledge receipt of your letter, in which you write in detail about your sacred activities, whose inner and central point is spreading the wellsprings outward. Surely you have not been satisfied with what has been accomplished until now, for "in matters of holiness we always ascend"—this is a command and decree—especially regarding the wellsprings of Chassidus, its guidance and customs, which are the source of life in all three pillars: Torah, service, and acts of kindness upon which the world (both great and small—that is, man) stands.

It is by Divine Providence that this call to inspiration is being written today—Rosh Chodesh Shevat—the head and life-force of all the limbs (the days), among them the tenth day—which is the yahrzeit of my revered father-in-law, the leader of Israel. On this day each year his soul ascends ever higher; his "body"—meaning his chassidim, followers, and those connected to him—follows after the head. There is an allusion in the verse: "In the eleventh month on the first of the month... Moshe began to explain this Torah (and its instruction) saying (to all generations after him)"—and so too every year at this time, matters associated with this day—as with similar matters—when they are recalled they are also actualized.

The beginning of explanation and instruction is: "You have stayed long enough at this mountain" (even though it is the place where Torah was given). For a person must always progress from strength to strength—not be content with his own accomplishments or self-adornment—but also influence others, even those who are outside. Therefore: "Turn and journey onward" (and it does not suffice to merely pass through or travel superficially), but rather "come" (inwardly). And as taught by Rabbi Yishmael: only inheritance (of sparks that fell from their level and are called dead) and settlement ^[1] count; in that place where "all your people are righteous," it seems to them as if it is Mount Emori (the main opposition). And through this you will merit fulfillment of the promise: "For Hashem your G‑d will expand your borders up to the great river Euphrates," for you will inherit even the Keni, Kenizi, and Kadmoni—see Rambam Laws of Murderers 8:4; Likkutei Torah Parshas Lech Lecha; Siddur Dinei Hanachalah 5654.

The lesson here is clear. The merit of the many will assist you.

With blessings for success ^[2].

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that one must continually strive to spread Chassidus further without complacency. True spiritual inheritance involves both personal growth and influencing others—even those far away—for collective elevation and blessing.