6294 —התייחסות לחלישות הדעת, חינוך תורה, ואתגרים בישיבה

B"H, 4th of Sivan, 5718.

Brooklyn.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

In response to your letter from Rosh Chodesh Sivan with the enclosed pan to be read at an auspicious time at the holy resting place of my revered father-in-law, the Rebbe. You write about the weakness of spirit and complaints from a certain individual—and surely everyone is doing what they can to improve the situation. One's responsibility is only to prepare the channel and vessel, since my revered father-in-law, the Rebbe, and your esteemed father, both stand and arouse abundant mercy regarding Torah and mitzvos matters wherever they are—especially in Eretz HaKodesh. A tzaddik decrees and Hashem fulfills; however, below we must be ready to receive the influence. After all, we are in this physical world where everything must have a hold in nature—even in matters of Torah and its inner dimension which by themselves change nature—yet it is still said: "Hashem will bless you in all that you do."

Regarding what you wrote about students learning halachic instruction etc.—with all due respect, as I have pointed out several times in your letters—you raise undesirable details about this matter without suggesting a solution. Even though clarifying what is undesirable is necessary and correct, it is understood that this is not the goal; just as a doctor's benefit is not merely identifying illness but healing it. The issue you write about—that many from our community, especially younger ones who need education in purity—this is essential. When my revered father-in-law came here he took select young men from the yeshiva and sent them to teach Torah from alef-bet in outlying towns. Similarly—and perhaps even more so—this is now the case in Eretz HaKodesh (though there it concerns basics of Judaism since alef-bet itself does not require teaching). This also affects maintaining the yeshiva: if there are no kids—that is, students influenced by Chabad—from where will come mature students for Tomchei Temimim? This should be clear.

It is surprising that you do not mention preparations for Shavuos within the yeshiva walls. Also, as known from previous years, now is already time to discuss summer vacation plans; for several years there have been many opinions on this matter resulting in things being done without an organized plan—which increases harm. This should be clear.

Blessings in the wording of my revered father-in-law: for receiving the Torah with joy and inwardness.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that while heavenly assistance abounds for Torah efforts—especially in Eretz HaKodesh—we must prepare ourselves as vessels to receive blessing. He stresses proactive education initiatives and careful planning for communal success.