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Rabbi Shneor Zalman Liebro is addressed in correspondence from the Lubavitcher Rebbe as a dedicated Chabad chassid and emissary, entrusted with important communal and outreach missions, particularly relating to Jewish communities abroad.
The Rebbe’s letter to Rabbi Shneor Zalman Liebro (26 Shevat, 5711) responds to his inquiries and reports regarding his activities and responsibilities. The Rebbe discusses practical matters concerning efforts to secure entry to Morocco for communal work, advising Rabbi Liebro to collaborate with Rabbi Binyamin Gorodetzki and to consider the best approach for their mission, including which city to target and whose names to mention in official requests. The Rebbe expresses a blessing for success, emphasizing that each individual should be able to fulfill their mission in this world with abundance.
The Rebbe also addresses the possibility of Rabbi Liebro working on documents related to Australia, permitting this as long as it does not interfere with his primary responsibilities in Morocco. This demonstrates the Rebbe’s pragmatic guidance and his trust in Rabbi Liebro’s judgment and dedication.
A significant portion of the letter is devoted to the topic of health, both for Rabbi Liebro and for another individual mentioned in his correspondence. The Rebbe strongly advises following medical guidance regarding rest and not to be overly strict in matters that could compromise health, even if it means reducing Torah study temporarily. Citing the Rambam (Hilchos Deos ch. 4) and Iggeres HaTeshuvah ch. 3, the Rebbe underscores that maintaining physical health is a fundamental part of serving G-d. He encourages taking time for recovery, assuring that this will ultimately allow for greater productivity and joy in the future.
The Rebbe concludes the letter with personal blessings for Rabbi Liebro’s son on the occasion of his bar mitzvah, expressing heartfelt wishes that the family should merit true Jewish and Chassidic nachas in all aspects.