6416 —המקור הפנימי של ההתעוררות וכוח האחדות בחיי התורה

B"H, 23rd of Tammuz, 5718.

Brooklyn.

Haraha"g vavac"h iy"a nu"n Rav Pealim Baal Middos etc. Nisan Talushkin

Shalom u'Vrachah!

With pleasure I received his book, "The Torah and the World," third section — concerning matters relevant to the current weeks and months, G‑d should bring them in goodness.

And as he did in the former sefarim, so too he did in this one—words of inspiration for Hashem, His Torah, and His mitzvos. May it be G‑d's will that these words have their effect: to reveal within the heart of every Jewish man and woman the wellspring of living waters deep within their soul. This aligns with the intention—that this source should be revealed in thought, speech, and action in daily life, for this is the essence of a person. Fortunate is one who brings about and facilitates this.

Regarding the well-known explanation in Chassidus on the inner meaning of the Mishnah "Two hold a tallis": The tallis represents an encompassing light—the spark of good found in a physical object. When two people perform a mitzvah with something physical, they refine that spark, redeeming it from captivity and exile. Each refiner claims that through his own service he has refined that spark and it belongs entirely to him (see D"H Rabbi Omer Shnas 5700 and Kuntres Limud HaChassidus by my father-in-law at the end of chapter 12).

May it be G‑d's will that you succeed in all the above and continue for many years to strengthen efforts to infuse the world with the light of Torah—both its external and internal aspects—the Torah of truth without changes or compromises, for it is equal everywhere and at all times. Until Torah and the world unite, fulfilling the declaration of Avraham Avinu: "Echad hayah Avraham," whose service was "Vayikra sham b'shem Hashem Kel Olam" (he called there in the name of Hashem G‑d of the world), not "Kel ha'olam," so that it will be recognized in the world that there is nothing besides Him (see Likkutei Torah Tavo 42d, 43c).

With honor and blessings for health to you and your wife.

P.S. With astonishment mixed with pain I learned about the results of your young representatives' meetings with the presidency of Vaad HaRabbanim—which did not bring about actual unity. In our times, lack of unity increases division; my pain and astonishment are based on my conversation with Haraha"g etc. Bik who surely relayed part to you. The main point: these young men are currently suspended between heaven and earth spiritually—they are under pressure specifically from those on the left demanding they descend not only into physicality but also materialism; unfortunately this pressure comes not only as future promises but also as present threats. If they are not quickly integrated into a framework that at least protects them from spiritual descent, it is difficult to be responsible for what may result.

Another point regarding Vaad HaRabbanim: anyone observing knows its influence over the community is not increasing—on the contrary; even recent conventions of young rabbis prove this. When there is an opportunity to increase Vaad HaRabbanim's influence and weaken those fighting against it (some openly, others more behind-the-scenes), this opportunity is being rejected out-of-hand—apparently at least some reasons are not for pure motives.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that awakening one's inner spiritual source leads to true unity through Torah observance. He emphasizes integrating both inner inspiration and practical action while urging communal leaders to foster unity rather than division.