6080 —עליונות המעשה וההתקשרות

B"H, 27 Shevat, 5718.

Brooklyn.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

I acknowledge receipt of your letter—in which you write briefly about the farbrengen during an auspicious time. May it be G‑d’s will that words of inspiration have their effect, in accordance with the teaching of the Mishnah: not study is primary but action. This is especially relevant as we have just come from the yahrzeit of my revered father-in-law, our Rebbe and leader, who each year ascends to ever greater heights—even compared to the previous year’s ascent. And specifically—those who are connected to him, who belong to him and follow his guidance—after the head goes, so go the limbs (though it is understood that there must also be an arousal from below and actions on our part). This is also evident from the teaching in Tikunei Zohar (as cited in Iggeres HaKodesh; for now I have found the entire matter in Zohar III 273a, see also there 216b; and in Tikunei Zohar [569a 112a, 114a; 578a 138a] I found only part of what is explained in Iggeres HaKodesh there—and perhaps a copyist’s error occurred in Iggeres HaKodesh and he inserted something from Tanya ch. 44 "in Tikunei Zohar"). It is brought in Iggeres HaKodesh section 27: like the sun that shines beneath the earth to sixty myriads of stars.

With blessing for good news regarding all of the above and your personal matters.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that while learning Torah is important, it is action that brings true fulfillment—especially when inspired by connection to a tzaddik. Spiritual elevation comes through both following guidance and taking practical steps ourselves.