9206 —טהרת המשפחה, הדרכה רפואית, וברכות לילדים

B"H, 12 Elul, 5726. Brooklyn.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

In response to your letter from the day that "it was doubled with goodness," in which you write that several years have passed since your marriage and you have not yet been blessed with children.

At an auspicious time, you will be mentioned at the holy resting place of my revered father-in-law, the Rebbe zatzal.

Since it often happens that delays in receiving the blessing of children come from a lack of precise observance of the laws and regulations of family purity (niddah, hefsek taharah, immersion in a kosher mikvah, etc.) due to not knowing all the details, you should clarify all these matters with a competent rabbinic authority and resolve to observe them properly from now on.

It is understood that this is part of a general approach to daily life that should be in accordance with the directives of our Torah—the Torah of Life—and by fulfilling its mitzvos about which it is said "and you shall live by them," as well as adding to this from time to time. After strengthening yourselves in these practices, you should again consult an expert physician and follow his instructions.

Specifically regarding the treatment mentioned in your letter (surgery, etc.), first clarify with a competent rabbinic authority whether it is permitted according to our Torah—the Torah of Life.

It is also appropriate to have your tefillin checked. Each weekday before putting on tefillin, give charity—of course, giving charity should be done without making a vow.

With blessings for a good inscription and sealing [for the new year].

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that careful observance of family purity laws and strengthening daily Torah practice are essential steps when seeking blessings for children. He also emphasizes consulting both rabbinic and medical authorities and recommends regular charity and checking one's tefillin.