Igrot Kodesh · Letter 3243 — Chinuch

B"H

Rosh Chodesh* Shevat* 5715,

Brooklyn, New York,

To the association of Chabad* women and girls, the group of ..., whom Hashem* grant long life,

Blessings and greetings,

On the occasion of the day of the Hilulah* of my father-in-law, the Rebbe*, whose merit protects us, on the tenth of Shevat*, which approaches — for us and for all of Yisrael*, for good — I address to you the following request.

I am certain that it is unnecessary to explain at length how favorable and propitious this moment is, what this day represents for the Chassidim*, which of course includes the women and girls of Chabad*.

The hope and desire of my father-in-law, the Rebbe*, are well known — to see the women and girls of Chabad* take an active part in the work of strengthening and broadening the Chassidic* way of life and education, at home, in one's household, as well as in one's entire surroundings.

This is one of the essential reasons why, many years ago, he began to publish his talks in the Likkutei Dibburim*, precisely in the Yiddish* language.

In these texts, one can also find knowledge, conduct, and instructions intended for the women and girls of Chabad* — concepts that are at the very foundation of Chassidic* life in particular, and of Jewish life in general.

The words of the righteous are eternal and immutable.

Such were his desire and his hope, and it therefore matters still at the present hour. For when one forges the appropriate channels and receptacles, one receives from Hashem* a special success and one then conducts a particularly fruitful activity.

I therefore formulate the following proposal.

On the day of the Hilulah*, or on the date that is most suitable in proximity to it, all the participants of your group will gather. Women who are not members but for whom Judaism is close and dear will also be invited.

Extracts from the writings and talks of my father-in-law, the Rebbe*, will be taught to those who have gathered. They will be told about his life and his struggle for Judaism, the Torah*, and the Mitzvos*. All of this will serve and contribute to achieving the essential objective of this gathering.

One will motivate oneself and strengthen one's resolve to carry out the work that must be that of the women and girls of Chabad* — in the various domains of strengthening Judaism in general, of disseminating Chassidus*, its customs and practices in particular, and most especially in the concerns of women and girls, about which many details have been given.

May Hashem* cause all good resolutions to be followed by their effect and concretely applied, without obstacles and with great success.

With my blessing, and awaiting your good news,

M. Schneerson,