8525 —הדרכה על צדקה, תעניות, תשובה וברכות למשפחה

Shalom u'Vrachah! [5722] Shalom u'Vrachah!

In response to your letter - a) Until the upcoming Rosh HaShanah, each one should set aside for Talmud Torah or a yeshivah (for boys or girls), in addition to their regular donations – approximately $2.53. b) Over the next three years – 120 fasts of four hours (G‑d forbid not full-day fasts). That is, he should eat after four hours from when he wakes up. c) – The main thing – regret for the past and a good resolution for the future to be careful from now on. d) And also essential – to have trust in Hashem that He has forgiven them, and to be joyful and with bitachon. e) To bring close at least three couples to observe family purity. f) To influence and bring at least three children to education in the holy Torah. May Hashem fulfill the couple's desire for children and may she give birth to healthy offspring in an auspicious time, and may both enjoy revealed good.

With blessing for good news.

Summary

The Rebbe outlines practical steps for spiritual rectification: giving extra charity, partial fasts, sincere teshuvah with joy and trust in Hashem's forgiveness, influencing others toward mitzvos of family purity and Torah education, and concludes with heartfelt blessings for children and revealed good.