A Letter From the Rebbe To A Bar Mitzvah Boy

Assaf Abramovitz as a 13 year old boy wrote to the Rebbe about his becoming Bar Mitzvah, asking for the Rebbe’s blessing. In his letter he also asked why the Rebbe isn’t making ‘aliya’ to Eretz Yisroel.

The Rebbe responded by sending him the standard letter for Bar Mitzvah boys, but added the following PostScript at the bottom of the letter:

P.S. Regarding what he writes about the location where one resides – the deciding factor in this should not be where it would be more pleasant and better for him , rather where he can accomplish more good deeds and where his assistance is needed more.

Like in the case of a medical doctor who ought to establish his residence in a locale where his assistance is more required, and not where he hopes to have a more comfortable life.

In truth – every person is supposed to “heal” his surroundings, bringing to it more “light” and holiness, and regarding Jews – each and every one of them, their first and foremost mission is – bringing more Judaism to their surrounding.

The request for blessing will be read in an auspicious time at the resting place of my father-in-law, the Rebbe, of blessed memory.