8477 —הפצת תורה, הימנעות ממחלוקות, ונהיגה בטוב לב

B"H, 27 Tammuz, 5722. Brooklyn.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

In response to your letter from 6/11 which reached me after a long delay, as well as your previous letter.

It is understood and simple that you and your colleagues should strive as much as possible to spread our Torah, the Torah of life—both the revealed and inner dimensions of Torah which in our generation has been revealed through Chassidus—in every place within your reach.

It is also understood and simple that conduct must be in ways of pleasantness and peace, for these are the ways of our holy Torah, the Torah of life.

And since we are commanded regarding both matters together, certainly with proper conduct and effort you will be able to fulfill both directives: namely, to avoid matters of dispute but rather to engage in the aforementioned activities—spreading Torah (Nigleh and Chassidus) and mitzvos—with a good heart.

If someone should oppose you G‑d forbid, do not pay attention to it nor enter into arguments with them; ultimately what will prevail is what was stated—the Torah of the Baal Shem Tov and his students and their students.

I have strong hope that you and your colleagues... especially Harav Hachassid Harav Avraham HaKohen Tawil... will bring good news regarding all the above as needed, and may Hashem grant you success...

With blessings for mazal tov and for good news in all the above matters—both general and personal.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that spreading Torah—both its revealed and inner aspects—must be done everywhere possible with kindness and peace. Even when encountering opposition, one should avoid disputes and focus on positive action with a good heart.