9280 —עידוד לתלמידות סמינר בית רבקה בצרפת להוסיף בשמחה

B"H, First day of Rosh Chodesh Adar I, 5727.

Brooklyn, NY.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

With pleasure I received at the time your regards, and your collective and individual letters, through Haraha"ch vavac"h iy"a nu"n involved in tzt"z etc. Harasha"a Kazarnovsky, who also conveyed to me about his meeting and conversation with you. I was happy to hear about your progress in your studies and conduct. Surely you will not be satisfied with past achievements but will go from strength to strength, as our Sages of blessed memory instruct: "Ma'alin baKodesh" (we ascend in holiness), for all matters of good and holiness are infinite, and there is always room for improvement, addition, and enhancement.

Since by Divine Providence my response was delayed until Rosh Chodesh when we are commanded to increase in joy from its onset (and this includes Adar I as well), and this command applies also to Jewish women and girls—as our Sages of blessed memory stated: "Af hen hayu b'oto hanes" (they too were part of that miracle)—and a commandment of the Torah means it gives the ability and possibility to fulfill it—may it be G‑d's will that so it should be for each one of you, in all good matters both materially and spiritually together.

As you requested, I will mention each one individually at the resting place of my father-in-law the Rebbe zatzal for the fulfillment of your heart's desires for good.

With blessings for success and good tidings.

Summary

The Rebbe encourages continual growth in Torah study and conduct without being satisfied with past achievements. He highlights the mitzvah for women to increase in joy during Adar and blesses each student with success both materially and spiritually.