6545 —ניצול הצלחה אלוקית, ושיתוף בשורות טובות בקהילה

B"H, 9th of Marcheshvan, 5719. Brooklyn.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

I acknowledge receipt of your letter from Tuesday, a day doubled in goodness, in which you give an outline of your holy activities at the Yeshivas Achei Temimim under your leadership, as well as regarding the classes in which you speak before them on matters of Torah and mitzvos,

And may it be G‑d's will that you continue to share good news about ongoing growth; for even after progress is made, there is always room to strive for more tomorrow and the next day. As I have said before: if only Anash would utilize the success granted to them from Above—then both general and individual circumstances would be entirely different for the better. Of course, my intention is not to lament the past but to inspire action in the present and future. Moreover, as our Sages say at the end of Kesubos, the affairs of Bnei Yisrael (all included under Eretz Yisrael) are like a deer whose skin grows with its flesh (see there). Thus, by utilizing current Heavenly influence well, even more success will be added from Above. Success in communal matters brings success in personal matters as well—this is clear.

Thank you very much for your good news about the improved health of those you wrote about who were mentioned at the holy resting place of my revered father-in-law, the Rebbe, of saintly memory, Nasi (leader) of Israel. May it be G‑d's will that their condition continues to improve until they return to full strength. May Hashem grant you success to share good tidings regarding all those around you—visible and revealed good—and may this also inspire other Anash to share positive developments as well. And not only when, G‑d forbid, something untoward occurs—for then, in my revered father-in-law's phrase, one becomes, G‑d forbid, a "Chassid of troubles"—but on the contrary, let them bring news of joyous occasions and be "Chassidim of good things." Moreover, may the joy be abundant and the good be abundant, as the verse doubles the expression, "with joy and with gladness of heart" (Devarim 28:47).

With blessings for good news in all mentioned above.

Chassid of troubles: See also, earlier, vol. 10, letter 3264, and what is cited there in the notes.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches us to maximize every opportunity for spiritual growth and communal improvement by fully utilizing Divine blessings. Sharing positive news strengthens community bonds and brings even greater joy and revealed good into our lives.