The text of this letter was sent to various individuals, personally addressed to each one. The notes that follow are personal messages that were sent to particular individuals.

B”H, 7 Adar II, 5711,
Brooklyn, N.Y.

Greetings and blessings,

Enclosed is the kuntres for the coming Purim [holidays].1 You will certainly share it with all those upon whom you have influence with the intent that they study them [with the intent of] “learning, teaching, observing, practicing, and fulfilling”2 the conclusion and the deduction3 to be taken from the statements of the maamar published in the kuntres. They include:

a) That despite the challenges, difficulties, and perplexing factors [that may appear as obstacles,] one must stand strong in actual observance of the Torah and its mitzvos. In particular,

b) To add strength and increase one’s involvement in kosherJewish education, to teach Jewish boys and girls about G‑d’s mitzvos and His Torah.

There may be places where there are [deliberate and] apparent decrees, or devious, covert designs that seek to “hold shut [the doors of] the synagogues and houses of study,” [A quote from the maamar entitled VeKibeil HaYehudim 5687 to which this letter refers, as mentioned in fn. 1.] so that, Heaven forbid, the Jewish people will be caused to forget G‑d’s Torah and His mitzvos and in that way, drive them away from [their connection to] G‑dliness.

It is necessary to know that specifically in an era when there are decrees against Jewish observance, and the concealment and veiling of G‑dliness has increased to the extent that there are those who turn light into darkness (i.e., they use matters that should increase the light of holiness for augmenting the darkness of kelipah and sitra achra)4 — “At such a time, potential is granted from Above to transform the darkness to the light that is good.”4

When we protect young boys and girls — to the extent of self-sacrifice —then to borrow the wording of the Midrash: [See the Pesichah to Esther Rabbah; cited in the above-mentioned maamar.] “When there are young children, there will be elders; there will be wise men, there will be sages, there will be Torah study, there will be synagogues and houses of study.” And — and this is the ultimate purpose — G‑d will rest His presence in this lowly material world. For the sitra achra will be subjugated and darkness will be transformed to light. G‑d’s infinite light will shine forth.

With blessings for a joyous Purim and greetings to the members of our fellowship,

Menachem Schneerson

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Your letter5 from the 24th of Shvat was duly received. I read the enclosed pan at the gravesite of my revered father-in-law, the Rebbe, as requested. Thank you for the good news concerning the study of the student….6

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I just received your letter from erev Shabbos. I am awaiting good news from you as you approach work within a structured pattern; may it be successful both materially and spiritually. The blessings of my revered father-in-law, the Rebbe, for success in your communal and personal affairs will accompany you at all times.

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Your letters were duly received; enclosed are receipts.

Certainly, your cold has already passed. Please notify me explicitly if that is the fact and also inform me of the health of Mrs. Masha Libka and her sister (the daughters of Mr. Rosen).

Enclosed are three letters. If they are appropriate, please deliver them. Thanking you in advance.

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It is somewhat surprising that no letters from you have been received over this course of time: not about your communal affairs; not about your fixed times for Torah study in Nigleh, the revealed dimension of Torah study; nor in Chassidus;and not about the personal matters about which you spoke to me when you were here. You will certainly inform me in your next letter and also [include] information concerning your wife’s activities vis-à-vis taharas hamishpachah.

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Your letter with the addresses was received, but the travelers have not yet arrived.7