Igrot Kodesh · Letter 990 — Faith & Bitachon

By the grace of Hashem,
26 Nissan 5711,
Brooklyn, New York,

Greetings and blessings,

I received your letter in its time, and I also had news of you through the Rav, distinguished chassid* who has yiras Shamayim* and dedicates himself faithfully to communal needs, Rav Yosef Weinberg. On the one hand, I was satisfied to have your news; but on the other hand, I learned with pain that you have difficulty adapting to your new situation, that you regard it with bad humor, although it will only be temporary, with the help of Hashem.

You surely take as a reference point the situation of the place from which you were saved, and from time to time you think of Hashem's kindnesses toward all Jews, ourselves included, since we have been spared the terrible events that have decimated Jews in recent years.

Concerning your present situation, there is no doubt that with time you will be able to organize yourself to obtain the satisfaction of your material needs and moral liberation. You will then be satisfied with yourself, and you will be able to exert a positive influence on your surroundings. Thus it will be evident that you are a Jew and a chassid*, that you have had, for many years, the merit to find yourself in relation with my father-in-law, the Rebbe.

You received from him so many strengths, not only to bear your own trials, but also to guide others in the spirit of Chassidus*. For this, you must spread the three loves: that of Hashem, that of the Torah, and that of Yisroel. In the most literal sense, you must make your life and those of your surroundings happier and warmer, in everything concerning Torah and mitzvos* in general, in conformity with Chassidus* in particular.

You therefore have no right at all to be discouraged, on account of the slowness. I am convinced that, little by little, your situation will improve and that you will be able to announce good news to me, confirm that your bitachon* and your morale have strengthened, that your material situation is already better, that it will be even better still.

I wish you all good and I express to you my blessing that you may announce these good news to me, in all these areas, very rapidly. Of course, when I find myself near the tziyun*, I will mention your name for the satisfaction of all your needs. Without doubt, my father-in-law, the Rebbe, will invoke Divine mercy in order that you obtain all that you need, materially and spiritually.

I await your good news.

You no doubt have more or less knowledge of the situation of Yiddishkeit* in your city, and you strive to influence positively and to better know those whom you contact, thanks to the enthusiasm inherent in Torah and mitzvos*.