Ullim LeTroofah
עלים לתרופה
Leaves for Healing
LETTER FOUR HUNDRED AND FORTY-FOUR
Blessed be Hashem  ·  Wednesday, Parshas Vayeishev — Breslov  ·  Year 5604 (1843)
ToMy dear friend as my own soul — the veteran — and so forth — our Teacher the Rabbi Ephraim — may his light shine — and to all our anshei sh'lomaynu — peace and great salvation.

Since the bearer of this letter — our dear friend — may his light shine — arose — he could not restrain himself from seeking their peace. Even though recently he sent him his letter via the postal — and a letter from his brother-in-law — may his light shine — with the sum of five new rubles. Just now there is nothing new. Presumably he will strive for his benefit as befitting.

And the days of Chanukah are approaching. And just now he wrote a letter to his dear friend Rabbi Abeli — may he live — and to our anshei sh'lomaynu — and he mentioned to them some wondrous and awesome things that they heard about Chanukahashreinu. Just now there is no leisure to repeat the words. Perhaps you will be in Tshehrin — seek to be shown his letter. And all his longing and thought just now — in the matter of the holy Chanukah — is to merit to joy. And in His wondrous chesed — He already helped him greatly to make innovations in this — in His wondrous chesed. But would that they merit to fulfil it — to merit to joy always — as he greatly strengthened them in this — in many ways and deep and wondrous counsels. Nagila v'nismecha bishu'aso.

The words of one who loves you in truth forever. And because of the great urgency it is impossible to extend — as it is in his heart to speak of this greatly.

Nussun of Breslov.

Overview: Wednesday, Parshas Vayeishev — Breslov — 5604. To Rabbi Ephraim and all his anshei sh'lomaynu. Since the bearer arose — he could not restrain himself from seeking their peace. Even though recently he sent him his letter via the postal and a letter from his brother-in-law — with five new rubles. Just now there is nothing new. The days of Chanukah are approaching. He wrote a letter to his dear friend Rabbi Abeli — and mentioned to them some wondrous and awesome things they heard about Chanukahashreinu. Perhaps you will be in Tshehrin — seek to be shown his letter. All his longing just now in the matter of the holy Chanukah — is to merit to joy. In His wondrous chesed — He already helped him greatly to make innovations in this. But would that they merit to fulfil it — to merit to joy always — as he greatly strengthened them in many ways and deep and wondrous counsels. Nagila v'nismecha bishu'aso.

Key Themes

The Days of Chanukah Are Approaching — He Wrote to Rabbi Abeli About Wondrous and Awesome Things About Chanukah — Perhaps You Will Be in Tshehrin — Ask to Be Shown His Letter — All His Longing Is to Merit to Joy — In His Wondrous Chesed He Already Helped Him to Make Innovations in This — Would That They Merit to Joy Always — Nagila V'Nismecha Bishu'asoThe days of Chanukah are approaching. He wrote to Rabbi Abeli — mentioning wondrous and awesome things about Chanukahashreinu. Perhaps you will be in Tshehrin — seek to be shown his letter. All his longing just now is to merit to joy. In His wondrous chesed He already helped him greatly to make innovations in this. But would that they merit to fulfil it — to merit to joy always — as he greatly strengthened them in many ways and deep and wondrous counsels. Nagila v'nismecha bishu'aso.