8303 —עידוד לדיווחים מפורטים וללימוד חסידות לנשים

B"H, 14 Teves, 5722. Brooklyn.

Haraha"ch iy"a nu"n etc. Yitzchak Tzvi Eisenbach

Shalom u'Vrachah!

After the longest break, your letter from Motzaei Shabbos Kodesh was received with its enclosure, a partial report of activities from recent weeks. It is surprising how brief it was, especially since you were told to elaborate and specify in detail, as well as the long interval between letters—particularly since it seems this also indicates a pause in activities. Enough said.

Since our Sages said we do not cry over the past, may it be G‑d's will that what is written above will have an effect regarding the future—specifically in the near future and not after a delay. Nothing stands in the way of willpower, especially as current circumstances demand it: many are thirsty for the word of G‑d, even though some do not yet know why they thirst.

At an auspicious time you will be mentioned at the holy resting place of my father-in-law, the Rebbe zatzal (may his merit protect us), in accordance with the content of your letter.

Blessings for good news in all of the above.

M. Schneersohn

P.S. In response to your question about teaching Chassidus before Jewish women and girls—see Hilchos Talmud Torah by Rabbeinu HaZaken at the end of chapter one regarding mitzvos that women are obligated in; it is obvious that this includes the six mitzvos to unify Him etc., as enumerated in Sefer HaChinuch's introduction. Their fulfillment requires knowledge of all those matters which are the content of Toras HaChassidus. This is clear.

Summary

The Rebbe stresses consistent reporting and activity in communal work and highlights that teaching Chassidus to women is both necessary and supported by halachic sources, as their fulfillment of certain mitzvos depends on such knowledge.