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No. 647

This letter was sent to R. Yaakov Gripel, an active communal Rabbi.

B"H, 21Tammuz, 5710

Greetings and blessings,

I would like to convey my feelings of congratulations to you for the decision of Young Israel [to direct their efforts] to saving [immigrant] children in our Holy Land. Undoubtedly, your work was largely responsible for that [decision]. You will receive a double measure of reward from heaven and more than that, "the reward for a mitzvah is a mitzvah."[617]

Nevertheless, the matter of primary importance, deed — and not merely speaking about the matter,[618] is still lacking.

Enclosed are several copies of a letter of mine on this subject.[619] Certainly, when you will be [in Eretz Yisrael], you will surely exert yourself in this endeavor to the fullest extent possible.

Concluding with wishes for all forms of everlasting good and success in your efforts,

Rabbi Menachem Schneerson

   

Notes:

617. (Back to text) [Avos 4:2.]

618. (Back to text) [Cf. ibid. 1:17.]

619. (Back to text) [Letter No. 634 above.]

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