Hellman, David

הלמן - דוד

David Hellman — Supporter of Kfar Chabad and Chabad publishing

This summary is drawn from the Rebbe's letters to him (about 5713–5722, 1953–1962); I did not find a published biography.

What the letters show

Strengthening others. The Rebbe thanked him for strengthening Yiddishkeit and for helping others, spiritually and materially, and wrote that such help brings multiplied blessing from G-d (IK 3985). Seeing tangible results from inspiring others, he wrote, is a rare blessing and a sign of worthy effort (IK 2354). He thanked him for his efforts to find a doctor for Kfar Chabad, teaching that every sincere effort in holy matters has value even when results are not immediate (IK 5050).

Chabad books. He guided him on which Chabad books to acquire first for a library (IK 7000), on publishing chassidic discourses for youth in language suited to them while preserving their content (IK 6980), and encouraged sharing inspiring memories and printing Chabad articles (IK 7559).

Faith and Ahavas Yisrael. The Rebbe wrote to him that what we accept today with faith may become clear to the intellect as we grow (IK 2649), and urged Ahavas Yisrael in daily life, since blessing others brings G-d's blessing in return (IK 8404).

Sources: the Rebbe's letters cited above.

Shiurim in this topic
2354. Seeing Tangible Results from Inspiring Others and the Importance of Root Causes ראיית תוצאות מוחשיות מהשראת אחרים וחשיבות סיבות השורש
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2649. Emunah Today and Its Future Comprehension אמונה היום והבנתה בעתיד
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3985. Appreciation for Strengthening Yiddishkeit and Providing Jewish Books הערכה על חיזוק היהדות וסיפוק ספרים יהודיים
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5050. Efforts in Finding a Doctor for Kfar Chabad and the Value of Every Action מאמצים במציאת רופא לכפר חב"ד וערך כל פעולה
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6980. Printing Chassidic Discourses, Language for Youth, and Teshuvah's Power הדפסת מאמרי חסידות, שפה עבור הנוער, וכוח התשובה
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7000. Which Books to Acquire First and Clarifying Rambam on Mashiach איזה ספרים לרכוש תחילה ובהירות דברי הרמב"ם על המשיח
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7559. Memories, Inspiration, and Printing Chabad Articles זכרונות, התעוררות, והדפסת מאמרים של חב"ד
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8404. Blessings, Aliyah L'Regel, and Ahavas Yisrael in Daily Life ברכות, עלי' לרגל, ואהבת ישראל בחיי היום יום
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