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Shmuel Blizinski was a Jewish serviceman who corresponded with the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, during his time in the army. His letters to the Rebbe described his efforts to strengthen Judaism and inspire his fellow soldiers in matters of faith and observance.
The Rebbe responded to Shmuel Blizinski with warmth and encouragement, expressing great pleasure upon hearing about his activities in the army to promote Jewish life and influence his peers toward greater reverence for G-d. The Rebbe emphasized the immense value of such efforts, stating that the significance of this mission is beyond description and that even if Blizinski had joined the army solely for this purpose, it would have been worthwhile.
The Rebbe encouraged Blizinski to continue his work and assured him that fulfilling this role would enable him to set aside time for Torah study, both personally and with others, in a state of tranquility. The Rebbe also enclosed a segment from a farbrengen (Chassidic gathering) talk, urging its appropriate dissemination among Blizinski's unit and other contacts within the military. He expressed confidence in Blizinski's ability to communicate these ideas effectively and requested updates about his ongoing positive activities.
In his letter, the Rebbe asked Blizinski to convey his blessings not only to the religious soldiers but to all his comrades, referencing the teaching of the Previous Rebbe that every Jew is inherently connected to G-d, even if this is not always recognized. The Rebbe concluded with heartfelt wishes for success in Blizinski's influence on his peers and extended blessings for a good and sweet new year, especially in light of the upcoming shmita (Sabbatical) year.