קלא

The words of your father.

To: My beloved son, my dear one. [Yitzchok] You will receive the letter which Rabbi Chayyim Nachum — may his light shine

[Hebrew: דִּבְרֵי אָבִיךָ....]

[Hebrew: נָתָן מִבְּרֶסְלֶב...]

— sent me — and also my letter which I am sending to him — and it is needed by you as well. And see to urge yourself to send it by the first express post — and the address is written on his letter. And if you wish to copy it — the permission is in your hand — only do not delay sending it on account of this. And the attached letter to Rabbi Chayyim Nachum will be in place of the letter which you long to receive from me to yourself — for all the things said there are also said to you [גַּם אֵלֶיךָ נֶאֶמְרוּ כָּל הַדְּבָרִים הַנֶּאֱמָרִים שָׁם — a remarkable disclosure: the letter written to Rabbi Chayyim Nachum is equally addressed to Yitzchok. The same teachings about *hisbodidus*, private speech before the Creator, and strengthening through joy apply to both without distinction. The Rebbe's words are universal — addressed to every individual in their particular situation]. Especially regarding the strengthening through hisbodidus and private conversation between oneself and one's Creator [הִתְבּוֹדְדוּת וְשִׂיחָה בֵּינוֹ לְבֵין קוֹנוֹ — *hisbodidus*: the Breslov practice of private, unrehearsed personal speech to Hashem in one's own language — the central daily practice of the Rebbe's path. Setting aside time each day to speak to Hashem freely — about one's needs, fears, failures, and hopes — in the manner of conversation between a person and a close friend] — and regarding the strengthening through joy. And write to me immediately if you received this letter. And may Hashem Yisborach gladden our souls in His salvation always. The words of your father. Nussun of Breslov. [Translator's Note: Overview: Parshas Va'eira, Wednesday. A letter written to Rabbi Chayyim Nachum being forwarded through Yitzchok for express delivery. Its contents — about *hisbodidus* and strengthening through joy — apply equally to Yitzchok: the Rebbe's teachings are addressed to each individual in their particular situation without distinction. Compelled by a letter from Kremenets to travel there around Parshas Bo — a delay because of the travel document. The letter should reach R' Chayyim Nachum so he can come to Uman to meet Reb Nussun face to face. Key Themes Gam Eilecha Ne'emru Kol HaDevarim "All the things said there are also said to you." The letter to Rabbi Chayyim Nachum is equally addressed to Yitzchok. The Rebbe's teachings are universal — addressed to every individual in their particular situation. What shall I say to you — my truly beloved son — my soul was nearly consumed from the greatness of the sorrow that was mine all the days I was on the road — because I had no letter at all from you — and I could not remove it from my mind. And this sorrow confused me very, very, very much in all the sufferings and adventures that passed over me in all those days. What shall I say — what shall I speak — you revived my soul greatly — when I found your letter in Uman [הֶחֱיֵיתָ אֶת נַפְשִׁי מְאֹד כַּאֲשֶׁר מָצָאתִי מִכְתָּבְךָ בְּאוּמַאן — the letter's arrival at the sacred threshold of Uman — the Rebbe's resting place — is itself a sign of divine providence. The revival arrives precisely where renewal is most possible]. You have done well [הֵטַבְתָּ לַעֲשׂוֹת — the *heitivosa* formula from Letters 98, 107, 110, 125, 126: formal biblical commendation for a sacred act] — with the help of Hashem Yisborach. May my mouth be filled with the praise of Hashem who has helped us until now — and here too I received your letter yesterday and also today. And now — be strong and resolute — and gladden your soul with all your strength — for Hashem is with us — do not fear. A letter written to one person is a letter to all.]

[Hebrew: דִּבְרֵי אָבִיךָ....]

[Hebrew: נָתָן מִבְּרֶסְלֶב...]