6356 —האברך חיים שלום, לימוד התורה, והשפעה על אחרים

B"H, 2nd of Tammuz, 5718. Brooklyn.

HaAvrech Chaim Shalom sheyichyeh

Shalom u'Vrachah!

I was pleased to receive your letter in which you write about the study schedule in the preparatory division of the holy Yeshiva Toras Emes, where Divine Providence has placed you in the beautiful portion to study there. I was especially pleased to see in your letter that even the time remaining outside the yeshiva is filled by you with Torah study and observance of mitzvos.

And all this is included in the great principle of influencing others as well, according to what is written: 'VeAhavta l'Rei'acha Kamocha' ("Love your fellow as yourself"), and may it be G‑d's will that you continue in all the above and go from strength to strength and share good news.

At an auspicious time I will mention you at the holy resting place of my revered father-in-law, the Rebbe zatzal nishmaso Eden, for success in all the above.

With a blessing for good news, on behalf of the Rebbe shlita — Secretary

Regarding what you wrote about reciting 'Ata Chonen' on Motzaei Shabbos — see Shaar HaKolel there. It seems that Anash say both 'Ata Chonen' and 'Ata Chonantanu.'

Summary

The Rebbe encourages Avrech Chaim Shalom to dedicate all his time to Torah and mitzvos, both inside and outside yeshiva, and emphasizes influencing others with Ahavas Yisrael. He assures him of blessings for continued growth and success.