7363 —בריאות, השתתפות במסגרת צעירי אגודת חב"ד, והטוב האמיתי

B"H, 14th of Tammuz, 5720. Brooklyn.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

I was pleased to receive your letter from the 9th of Tammuz and the previous one, in which you write about the improvement in your health. May it be G‑d's will that you continue to go from good to even better until you return to your full strength—both literally and as explained in the discourse "Maskil LeEitan HaEzrachi" by our master the Alter Rebbe (printed in the booklet on studying Chassidus)—and that you use this strength solely for healthy and good matters: true goodness, good for Heaven, good for people, and goodness that bears fruit.

Regarding what you wrote about your participation in Tzerei Agudas Chabad: certainly your involvement should be arranged so that it does not affect your health. In particular, discuss this with the doctor who knows you. Then, on the contrary, your participation will even add to your bodily health—for Israel is one nation on earth; as is known, this means they draw down complete unity into the world. It is also known what the Baal Shem Tov explains on the verse "Ki Tireh... Azov Taazov Imo" (When you see... you shall surely help him)—to serve Hashem with one's body and its matters.

Certainly you will inform me with all necessary details about these days of redemption. May it be G‑d's will that this awakening continues throughout all the following days, in accordance with the desire and intention of the one whose joy we celebrate—for indeed, "the body follows after the head."

Blessings for good news amidst proper health, joy, and gladness of heart.

Summary

The Rebbe encourages using improved health for true goodness—benefiting both Heaven and people—and recommends involvement in communal activities like Tzerei Agudas Chabad when it supports well-being. Spiritual awakening should continue beyond special occasions.