6497 —הדרכה על הגירה, תקשורת עם הורים, ותרגום המשנה

B"H, 25 Elul, 5718. Brooklyn.

The Avrech Yosef sheyichyeh

Shalom u'Vrachah!

Since the laws differ from country to country in this matter, you should clarify the specific details in those countries you are considering emigrating to. Then choose the most suitable one or return to Eretz HaKodesh tehei techiyatah.

At an auspicious time, you and he will be mentioned regarding what you wrote at the holy resting place of my revered father-in-law, the Rebbe zatzukal lehe nishmaso b'gan eden zichro yagen aleinu, in accordance with your letter's content.

Certainly you will find appropriate words to explain to your father sheyichyeh that as one increases in matters of Torah and mitzvos, blessings from Hashem increase in all that a person and his household need.

Regarding what you wrote about translating Mishnayos into French for students—apparently your intention is a literal translation (and not an explanation of the Mishnah for students while learning with them)—in my opinion, if it is truly necessary, only those chapters that are halachic and still practiced today (Berachos, Shabbos, etc.) should be translated. These alone will suffice for the essential needs, at least for now.

With blessings for a good inscription and sealing in the Book of Life,
In the name of the Rebbe shlita

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that careful research is needed before making major life decisions like emigration. He also emphasizes explaining Torah observance positively to family and recommends translating only relevant Mishnah sections when necessary for students.