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David Berda is addressed in correspondence from the Lubavitcher Rebbe as an active supporter and organizer of Torah study, particularly among the youth, in Tunisia. The Rebbe recognizes him as a person of many achievements, deeply involved in strengthening and spreading Torah learning.
The Rebbe’s letter to David Berda (dated 22 Teves, 5715) responds warmly to Berda’s report of his efforts in supporting and disseminating Torah study. The Rebbe expresses particular satisfaction with the initiatives aimed at youth, emphasizing the critical importance of this work for the survival and vitality of the Jewish people in the current generation. He encourages Berda to ensure that all established classes include regular study of practical halachot relevant to daily life, even if only for a short, but consistent, period each session. The Rebbe underscores the principle that “it is not study that is primary but action,” and notes the lasting impact of consistent Torah study on the soul of both the learner and the listener.
The Rebbe also expresses hope that Rabbi Garadetski, then in Morocco, would connect with Berda to discuss matters related to these communal Torah activities. He concludes with a blessing for success in Berda’s holy work, praying that he and his colleagues merit to instill Torah and mitzvot in their students, thereby increasing both material and spiritual blessings.