7252 —פסח, חירות אמיתית, וניסים למעלה מהטבע

B"H, 10th of Nissan, 5720.

Brooklyn, NY.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

... And as we stand before the festival of Pesach, the time of our freedom—which was then not only literal freedom from Egyptian slavery but also freedom from the limitations of nature, since everything happened through open miracles: both at the beginning of the redemption—plague for Egypt and healing for Israel at the same moment (which is even contrary to the nature of holiness itself, for here both the attribute of judgment and the attribute of kindness occurred simultaneously; therefore it was possible only through the Holy One Blessed Be He Himself: 'I and not an angel; I and not a seraph; I and not a messenger,' for He alone—as stated by the Rashba in his responsa—is capable of what is impossible), and likewise at the conclusion of Pesach with the splitting of the Sea—even though seemingly there was no absolute necessity for such an open miracle since they ascended on the same side they descended (Tosafos s.v. k'shem, Arachin 15a)—may it be G‑d's will that so it should be in all matters of Torah and mitzvos, and all the more so in education. For in connection with the Exodus from Egypt it was specifically the children who recognized Him first; and at its culmination at Matan Torah (the Giving of the Torah), it was through their guarantee: 'Our children are our guarantors.'

I sign off echoing my opening words with strong hope regarding his best involvement in these mentioned institutions—especially since he has invested so much affection, support, and friendship in them.

And with blessings for a kosher and joyous Pesach holiday and true freedom from all things that disturb serving Hashem with joy and gladness of heart—with honor.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that Pesach represents not just physical liberation but transcending natural limits through miracles. He urges us to seek this miraculous freedom in all areas—especially education—and to serve Hashem with joy and wholeheartedness.