9436 —דיבור על תשובה ועידוד בשידורים ציבוריים

B"H, Teves, 5728.

The intention in speaking about this is certainly not, G‑d forbid, to frighten anyone; on the contrary, it is forbidden to cause distress, and it is not a matter of frightening the Jewish people, may they live. The intention is solely to awaken and encourage them that everything depends on teshuvah and good deeds, etc. Therefore, we speak about this publicly and convey both points in detail.

It is also appropriate to find a suitable time for this during a broadcast in the middle of the week as well as during the Motzaei Shabbos Kodesh broadcast. Greetings and blessings! In general, it is worthwhile to mention that someone asked such a question and the answer given, as this adds emphasis to the entire matter of the urgent need to strengthen the Tefillin campaign.

Additionally, briefly add that anyone who contemplates recent events clearly sees how the verse "Chesed Le'umim Chatat" (the kindness of nations is sin) is being fulfilled. There is absolutely no room for error in thinking "my strength and the might of my hand has accomplished..." Rather, Bnei Yisrael must create the channels and vessels for Hashem's blessings—trusting that just as Hashem performed open miracles in the past, so too will He do so now for good in visible light.

Summary

Discussing teshuvah publicly should inspire encouragement rather than fear. The letter stresses sharing these messages widely—especially through broadcasts—and reminds us that our efforts create vessels for G‑d’s blessings, just as miracles occurred in previous times.