Igrot Kodesh · Letter 7456 — Faith & Bitachon

By the grace of Hashem,

26 Tishrei* 5721,

Brooklyn,

To the distinguished Chassid* who fears Hashem, the Rav Shmuel (note 1: Rav Sh. Liubashitzki. See, regarding him, letter no. 6527),

I greet you and bless you,

I duly received your letter and what was enclosed with it (note 2: Presumably a donation to Tzedakah). The Chassidic* commentary is known, as well as the clarification, regarding the following teaching of our Sages*, in tractate Berachos* 6a: "If a man had the intention of performing a Mitzvah* and, for a reason beyond his control, was unable to do so, the Torah* considers him as if he had put it into practice." Such a situation even presents an advantage.

Indeed, when one accomplishes a Mitzvah*, one can sometimes seek the satisfaction of a personal interest. Conversely, if one is "considered by the Torah* as having done it," it is clear that what is accomplished reaches the highest perfection. This is self-evident. The merit of the Tzedakah* will protect you, as well as your wife, so that you obtain the satisfaction of your heart's desire (note 3: Presumably the desire to have a child), in all that you write. With my blessing to give good tidings,

M. Schneerson,