6190 —הנהגת כפר חב"ד, בדרכי שלום ואהבת ישראל

B"H, 23 Nissan, 5718.

Brooklyn.

Haraha"g Haraha"ch iy"a nu"n oseik b'tzt"z Shneor Zalman Gerlik

Shalom u'Vrachah!

I hereby acknowledge receipt of your letter from the 11th of Nissan, as well as the information regarding the distribution of Shmura matzah. Certainly there will be more details about this, as was done last year; and it is understood that this includes a list of recipients, in your words: also Anash who are connected but do not live here, etc.

Thank you for your blessing—the blessing of the Mara D'atra (community rabbi) of Kfar Chabad—of my revered father-in-law, the Rebbe. And whoever blesses will be blessed, as it is written: 'I will bless those who bless you.' May you merit to lead your community in the ways of chassidus, which are ways of pleasantness and peace. At the same time, these are aligned with the intent of our Rebbeim—the ultimate intent whose foundation is Ahavas Yisrael. As is well known from the saying we have heard many times from my revered father-in-law, the Rebbe, in the name of the Baal Shem Tov: it must be fulfilled completely even toward a Jew at the end of the world whom one has never seen. From this we also understand the greatness of this love—that for its opposite we endure all exile. This is understood even more regarding Eretz HaKodesh (the Holy Land), upon which 'the eyes of Hashem your G‑d are upon it from the beginning of the year to year's end,' in addition to what applies everywhere—even outside Eretz Yisrael—'Hashem stands over him,' etc., and examines kidneys and heart.

With blessings for truly good news in all the above.

Summary

The Rebbe encourages leading with chassidic values—peace and Ahavas Yisrael—and stresses that true love for fellow Jews extends even to those far away. This approach brings blessing and aligns with our Rebbeim's highest intentions.