7186 —הילולא העשירי של כ"ק מו"ח אדמו"ר ומשמעות המספר עשר

B"H, Friday, 6th of Shevat, 5720, Brooklyn, NY. The bicentennial year of the passing of the Baal Shem Tov z"l.

To each and every one of Anash — may Hashem be upon them for life.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

Certainly, the day and farbrengen of the yahrzeit of my revered father-in-law, the Rebbe zatzal, who was gathered to Gan Eden above in the Land of Life — this tenth yahrzeit — should be holy (in any case; and even more so and primarily through work from below upwards), and to draw down holiness (through work from above downwards) into all ten faculties of both souls and into the world that was created by ten utterances through ten types of human action.

One should make an honest reckoning regarding what has been accomplished in these ten years, compare it to what was possible and necessary to accomplish, and resolve inwardly to fulfill and add ever-increasing light.

The merit of the one whose yahrzeit it is will protect and increase success in all these matters: to spread — with tranquility, joy, and gladness of heart — Torah and mitzvahs, and their inner dimension — the wellsprings — until they reach outward, so that "the King Moshiach will come." And may the prophecy be fulfilled: "Ufaratzta yamah vakeidmah vatzafonah vanegbah" (And you shall spread out westward, eastward, northward, and southward).

Blessings for good news in all mentioned above.

M. Schneersohn

Summary

This letter highlights the unique power of a tenth anniversary as a time for reflection on past achievements and renewed commitment to spreading Torah and Chassidus. The Rebbe teaches that holiness should permeate every aspect of our lives as we prepare for redemption.