7671 —אמונה בעת קושי וברכות לגאולה

B"H, 15 Sivan, 5721.

Brooklyn.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

I acknowledge receipt of your letter from the 21st of Iyar, and at an auspicious time I will mention you and your son sheyichyeh at the holy resting place of my father-in-law, the Rebbe zatzal. May G‑d exchange your pain and anguish with increased blessings in all that you need, and may those who are currently in exile wherever they are soon merit the fulfillment of the promises (and until [the situation will be such that] "Ve'amarta bayom hahu odecha Hashem ki anafta bi yashuv apecha u'tenachameini" (And you will say on that day: I thank You, Hashem, for You were angry with me; Your anger has turned away and You have comforted me) — and indeed no verse departs from its simple meaning — so that gratitude is expressed even for the 'anger,' even though at present it is not understood intellectually. But what is intellect that it should struggle or rebel against the simple faith possessed by every single Jew — believers, children of believers.

Enclosed is what was said to Bnos Chabad, which is obviously intended for all Jewish women and girls, and all the more so for those whose roots are among the elder Chabad chassidim.

With blessing for good news.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that unwavering faith transcends intellectual understanding, especially during times of hardship. Even when reasons are hidden, a Jew expresses gratitude to G‑d and trusts in His ultimate kindness and redemption.