8093 —התקדמות איטית בענינים ציבוריים והצורך במעורבות אמיתית

B"H, 26 Adar, 5716.

Brooklyn.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

In response to your letters from the 3rd, 11th, and 22nd of Adar.

It is surprising that there is such a long gap between one letter and the next, and even more so that all matters, without exception, are proceeding with alarming sluggishness and without any sufficient reason for this (except for the reason that "the matter is not relevant." But does this reason really make sense even to ordinary human logic? All the more so to the intellect expected of Temimim, or even ordinary Chassidim, or even just members of Anash, or even those who simply observe Torah and mitzvos).

What is most astonishing is that I know—and they certainly know—how many among Anash have accomplished and achieved in public matters in various places in Eretz HaKodesh—yet not in Keren Chabad. When they gather together, they discuss things at length and then disperse until the next meeting. I am already tired of writing about this matter; even writing that I am tired of writing has become tiresome.

He surely knows the story from my revered father-in-law, the Rebbe zatzal: "Rabota ne vidne"—they talk, write, arouse interest, yet nothing moves from its place... When you receive this letter, meet with one or two members of Anash; when there is news, write. I will wait another week or two; again I will remind you; again I will receive a similar response.

It should be explained to all the 'askanim' (activists) that this is not my private affair... If they reflect even a little without bias, perhaps they will come to realize that it is not my role to rebuke or even to arouse them—but rather to assist...

Summary

The Rebbe urges communal activists to move beyond discussion toward real action in public affairs. He stresses that these efforts are a shared responsibility and encourages honest reflection leading to practical involvement rather than passive conversation.