Yanovsky - Avraham David

ינובסקי - אברהם דוד

Avraham David Yanovsky (Chassidic Correspondent)

Avraham David Yanovsky was a correspondent who maintained contact with the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. From the Rebbe's letter, it is evident that Yanovsky was involved in Chassidic life and relationships, and was encouraged to foster spiritual growth both in himself and in others.

Correspondence with the Rebbe

The Rebbe's letter to Avraham David Yanovsky, dated 28 Kislev 5715 (1954), expresses concern over a long period without communication and conveys a blessing that this silence is only a sign that all is well. The Rebbe references Yanovsky's previous mention of another individual and encourages Yanovsky to continue nurturing this person's spiritual development, emphasizing the importance of revealing the "inner point" within every Jew.

The letter includes a teaching from the Rebbe's father-in-law, describing the Jewish people as "a fountain of gardens, a well of living waters," and elaborates on the analogy of living waters being sometimes easily accessible and sometimes hidden beneath the surface, requiring effort to reveal. This metaphor is used to inspire Yanovsky to persist in his efforts to bring out spiritual potential in himself and others.

The Rebbe also notes the significance of participating in Chassidic gatherings, particularly during the month of Kislev and on Yud-Tes Kislev, the "day of redemption," and blesses Yanovsky that the joy of these occasions should extend throughout the year. The tone of the correspondence is warm, encouraging, and focused on spiritual connection and communal celebration.

Shiurim in this topic
3147. Long Silence, Inner Connection, and Revealing Living Waters שתיקה ממושכת, קשר פנימי, וגילוי מים חיים
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3857. Encouragement to Use Talents for the Benefit of Others עידוד לנצל כשרונות לתועלת הזולת
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4025. Encouragement to Recite Chasidus Publicly More Frequently עידוד לחזור דא"ח ברבים לעיתים תכופות יותר
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4576. Repeating Chassidus, the Power of Mitzvah, and Spreading Chassidus חזרה על חסידות, כוח המצוה, והפצת חסידות
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4745. Contradictions in Krias Shema and Chassidus Sources סתירות בקריאת שמע ומקורות חסידות
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