6458 —הדרכה רפואית, חיי אישות, וזכות החינוך היהודי

B"H, 24 Menachem Av, 5718. Brooklyn.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

In such matters, one should act according to the instructions of expert doctors in the field, at least through a consultation (consilium) of two of them.

Regarding what you wrote that you will need to rest for several months afterwards—this is very surprising, because usually a much shorter period is sufficient. Perhaps you did not describe your condition and the proposed treatment adequately in your letter; please clarify this on another occasion.

If your description is accurate, then even after the said surgery and treatment, normal marital life continues. It is advisable to consult with a rabbinic authority about this matter as well.

The merit of your involvement together with your husband in educating Jewish boys and girls—who, as I hear, are being drawn closer by your influence to our Torah of life and its mitzvos about which it is said 'VeChai Bahem' ("and you shall live by them")—full lives and lives of happiness—will surely stand for you both and for your children in all that you need. And the measure of the Holy One Blessed be He is measure for measure but many times over.

With peace of mind and expanded awareness may you continue in the most elevated work of education in sacred matters, always increasing.

Blessings for good news in all the above.

Summary

The Rebbe writes to follow expert medical advice and consult a rabbinic authority regarding marital life after treatment. He emphasizes the great merit in educating Jewish children and blesses for continued success with peace of mind and happiness.