Igrot Kodesh · Letter 6139 — Health

By the grace of Hashem*,

25 Adar* 5718,

Brooklyn,

Shalom* u'vracha*,

I am responding to your letter of 22 Adar*. When you communicate to me the Jewish names, with that of the mother, of the persons you mention in your letter, I will cite them at the holy resting place of my father-in-law, the Rebbe*, whose merit protects us, so that each one may obtain the fulfillment of her needs and, in particular, so that your mother's state of health may improve.

However, this is not a matter of arguing with Hashem*, asking Him, first, to obtain satisfaction in such-and-such a domain and then, subsequently, becoming observant. Indeed, to be observant means to fulfill the Torah* and the mitzvos*, which is a benefit not for Hashem*, but for oneself and for one's family, materially and spiritually. Consequently, there is, naturally, no reason to say: "I accept this benefit only on the condition that I am rendered a service." I hope that you will be able to explain all of this to the persons about whom you write to me. You yourself are a Yeshivah* student. You must therefore study the Torah* with more impetus and ardor, fulfill the mitzvos* in an even better way. In this manner, Hashem* accedes to the request addressed to Him and grants it in the best way.

You are surely aware of the practice of reading the Tehillim*, according to their monthly division, every morning after the prayer. At the very least, you will adopt it in the future.

With my blessing,

On behalf of the Rebbe, shlita*,

the secretary,