10829 —חינוך, גאולה, וכוח התורה הייחודי לכל הדורות

B"H, Motzaei Shabbat Kodesh, 15 Tammuz, 5733.

Brooklyn, NY.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

In continuation of the days of redemption—12-13 Tammuz—when not only did the Holy One Blessed be He redeem our master and teacher on Yud-Beis Tammuz, but also all those who love our sacred Torah and observe mitzvot, as well as anyone called by the name Israel. As we stand at the conclusion and seal of the forty days since Matan Torah—when only (and immediately) after Israel said "Our children will be guarantors for us (that we will keep the Torah)," did Hashem give the Torah to Israel—I wish to once again mention what has been discussed many times: the great importance, necessity, and merit in doing everything possible for education in purity for every single Jewish boy and girl with even greater strength and vigor. This begins with educating even the very youngest children—as is clear from "Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings You have established strength" (and there is no strength but Torah) to silence enemy and avenger—as elaborated by the Baal HaSimcha in his discourse: "And the Jews accepted what they had begun to do (at Matan Torah)."

This has special relevance now as we approach Bein HaMetzarim (the Three Weeks), following our sages' style of "preparing healing before affliction," since this is how we silence enemy and avenger. Additionally, at all times—the world exists only because of the breath of schoolchildren. It is understood that education in mitzvot (in addition to Torah study) is essential and vital for all days of a child's life—as it says: "Train a child... even when he grows old he will not depart from it," which includes (and primarily) education in giving tzedakah and acts of kindness. In Scripture's words: "For I have known him (as an expression of affection). And why have I known him? Because he commands his children and his household... to do tzedakah and justice."

Again—there is special relevance to Bein HaMetzarim as explicitly stated: "Zion shall be redeemed with justice (Torah study) and her returnees with tzedakah." May it be G‑d's will that each person does everything within their power regarding these matters—and through this may we hasten fulfillment of the promise that these days will be transformed into joy and gladness with our true and complete redemption through Mashiach Tzidkeinu—of whom it is said: "Grant Your judgments to the king and Your righteousness to the king's son." And may it be fulfilled as written: "There shall be no needy among you because Hashem will bless you," "They shall no longer teach one another... for they shall all know Me from their smallest to their greatest," "And the earth shall be filled (from sea to sea and from river to the ends of the earth) with knowledge of Hashem."

Blessings, M. Schneersohn

Just now I received your report regarding publication of these matters. Surely it is still ongoing—for may it be fulfilled in them and those receiving this publication: "One who has one hundred desires two hundred."

Blessings for success in all these matters. Surely you have been given your mission regarding these topics; may you act with proper alacrity so that it spreads from ocean (Atlantic) to ocean (Pacific), from river (Hudson) to the ends of the earth.

The previous letter and its content were received. In Rashi on Parshat Vayeshev: The Holy One Blessed be He sought... Do not alter any books; absence is not proof. Regarding Likkutei Sichos—explain in a way understandable to listeners; there is no need for fine points as you wrote. The letters will be read at an auspicious time at the gravesite.

Regarding your question about how could the spies say "He is stronger than us" (not believing)—it is similar to "Woe unto Me that I swore" (Bava Batra 8a).

Your letters were received. In response: a) Your trip here for Tishrei etc.—is not relevant at all. b) That he should learn wrestling etc.—is out of place; even more so regarding boxing etc.

The trip here by the Avrech ... was already addressed—as previously written—due to lack of supervision here and many challenges etc., therefore there is no place for such reasoning. This adds further weight to the prohibition against leaving Eretz Yisrael.

The place where your daughter ... should study—it is obvious she should attend a Chabad institution (as should every child connected with Anash).

It is understood that distress comes from organizational slumber among descendants; nothing will happen through excuses or similar reasons... If a properly arranged booklet arrives here before Chai Elul—I will participate in its expenses up to 95%.

Blessings that they bring into action energetically what was given from Above—and nothing depends except on true desire according to one's soul.

Summary

The Rebbe teaches that pure education—especially for young children—is essential for every Jew at all times but especially during periods linked with redemption or challenge. Through strengthening Torah study, mitzvah observance, charity, and communal effort, we hasten personal growth and collective redemption.