6090 —השפעה אסטרטגית, לדעת מתי לדבר ומתי לשתוק

B"H, 4th of Adar, 5718. Brooklyn.

Havavach iy"a nu"n his work is the work of Heaven David Leselboim

Shalom u'Vrachah!

In response to your letter with the enclosed note. I was very pleased to read that you finally managed to fulfill my request and convey the message to Mr. Z. It is especially good that you did not get involved in any arguments or debates, as that was not the intention. Accordingly, it is also understood that in the future you should not enter into debates on this matter. You have fulfilled my mission and I have fulfilled mine.

From this it is also understood—there is no need to send the note.

Regarding whether to send him a copy of what I wrote in my letter to him: this too should not be done on your own initiative; only if Mr. Z. seeks an opportunity to meet with him or correspond with him and specifically requests a copy of these words, then you should do so. Until then, do nothing regarding this matter.

I hope things have already improved, especially regarding your daughter's health. I look forward to hearing good news about this as well.

With thanks and blessing,

M. Schneersohn

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that true influence requires discernment—knowing when action or speech is needed and when restraint serves best. Strategic silence can be as impactful as words when guided by purpose and clarity of mission.