9169 —קיום החלטות, התגברות על מכשולים, והוראת י"ב-י"ג תמוז

B"H, 19 Tammuz, 5726.

Brooklyn, NY.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

I pleasantly received your letter from the bright day of the 13th of Tammuz (and the previous one), in which you write a report from the last meeting and a summary of the decisions. May it be G‑d's will that your decisions be fulfilled for good, and may the saying of our Sages be realized: "One who has a maneh desires two hundred; one who has two hundred desires four hundred" (and is not satisfied with just an additional maneh as before). Success in these matters will bring, as you write, a second list—and hopefully it will surpass the first in number and quality, etc.

Just as you have shared good news until now, so may you continue to share in the future—with proper health and successful management, as you mention at the end of your letter.

Especially since your letter was written on the day of redemption of my revered father-in-law, the Rebbe. As we discussed when you were here: The lesson of Yud-Beis–Yud-Gimmel Tammuz for each of us is that when a person stands firm with strength, he overcomes even the greatest obstacles. And though one might think otherwise—still, nowadays the obstacles are incomparably smaller; moreover, the path has already been paved and smoothed before us by my revered father-in-law, our generation's leader.

May it be G‑d's will that these days of Bein HaMetzarim be transformed into joy and gladness as prophesied by the prophet—and may we merit to see soon in our days the true and complete redemption through Moshiach Tzidkeinu.

With honor and blessing for a speedy recovery and good tidings.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that steadfastness enables us to overcome all challenges. By striving for more in our spiritual efforts and learning from Yud-Beis–Yud-Gimmel Tammuz, we help transform times of difficulty into joy and hasten redemption.