By the Grace of G-dRosh Chodesh Nissan,5741. Brooklyn, N.Y.
Mr. . . .
So. Africa
Greeting and Blessing:
I am in receipt of your (undated) letter and, as requested, will remember you in prayer for the fulfillment of your heart's desires for good.
There is surely no need to emphasize to you at length that since all blessings come from G-d, and the channel to receive them is through the everyday life and conduct in accordance with His Will, every additional effort in matters of Yiddishkeit, Torah and Mitzvoth, though a must for their own sake, widens the channels to receive G-d’s blessings in all needs.
This is particularly called for when there are important decisions to be made regarding a career and future life, etc.
Needless to say, in making such decisions, one should bear in mind to utilize in the fullest measure one's knowledge and capacities, but this must go together with doing it in the Jewish way, namely with the observance of Shabbos, Yom Tov, etc. If there are several options available, and it is difficult to make a decision, it is customary to discuss the matter with knowledgeable friends, as it is written, "Help comes with the abundance of counsel."1
On the occasion of the forthcoming Yom-Tov Pesach, I send you my prayerful wishes that the Festival of Our Freedom bring you and yours true freedom, freedom from anxiety material and spiritual, from anything which might distract from serving G-d wholeheartedly and with joy, and to carry over this freedom and joy into the whole year.
Wishing you a kosher and happy Pesach,
With blessing,
Notes and sources
1) Mishlei 11:14.
Source: Unsent letter
Published: Rebbe Responsa Exclusive
Note: The above letter, found in the archives of the Rebbe’s Secretariat, was dictated by the Rebbe and transcribed by a secretary. The final version of this letter, however, was not reviewed or signed by the Rebbe and was never sent to the intended recipient, for reasons unknown.
The above should be taken into account while studying this letter.