Igrot Kodesh · Letter 6885 — Faith & Bitachon

By the grace of Hashem,

Isru Chag* Shavuos* 5719,

Brooklyn,

To the administrators and friends of the Beis Rivka schools, in general,

to those who take part in the seventeenth annual banquet

of the Beis Rivka schools, in particular,

may Hashem grant you long life,

I greet you and bless you,

The banquet of the Beis Rivka schools will take place this year during the month that is under the influence of the festival of the giving and receiving of the Torah*. All the administrators and friends of the Beis Rivka schools will therefore find themselves under the influence of this festival, whose profound content is: "We will do and (then) we will understand." In fact, the Torah* contains two opposing elements. On the one hand, one finds therein the most profound concepts — for example, the unity of the Creator, especially according to the illumination given by the inner teaching of the Torah*, Chassidus*. But on the other hand, this same Torah* is also connected to the details of existence, including the most minute and the most mundane (note 1: See letter no. 6881).

This idea is also underscored by the Ten Commandments, which begin with: "I am Hashem your Elokim*," thus expressing faith in the unity of the Creator despite the diversity of creation — which requires profound reflection. And these Ten Commandments conclude, notably, with: "You shall not murder," which is connected to the lowest instincts of man. It follows that just as the Torah* unites two opposing extremes, a Jew himself lives such a unification (note 2: Between spirituality and matter) daily — not by cutting himself off from the world, but on the contrary, by introducing holiness into it. This is why the Jews are called "a unique nation on the earth." Indeed, they introduce unity and holiness even into earthly concerns.

What has just been said also has an impact on the education of Jewish children from their youngest age. Indeed, the youngest cannot meditate on the most profound concepts of the Torah*. However, the Torah* delivers a great number of teachings for them. It shows in the most detailed manner, down to the most evident points, how one must educate a child. And the practice of the entire Torah* depends on this. This is particularly important for girls, who are called upon to become mistresses of the home, educating their sons and daughters on the path of the Torah* and the mitzvos*. And one can deduce from this its fundamental character. Consequently, I hope that each person will strive to provide the greatest material aid possible to the Beis Rivka schools, on the occasion of their annual banquet and, subsequently, throughout the year. Furthermore, one will persuade others to also lend their support, in order to strengthen and develop the Beis Rivka schools.

Without a doubt, Hashem will not remain in debt. He will grant success to each person in what concerns them personally and for the members of their family, materially and spiritually. With my blessing to give good tidings of all that has been said,

M. Schneerson,