We have plans to build a large community center in Queensland, complete with a shul, kosher restaurant, Judaica store, and more. Obviously, this is a huge undertaking, and I was understandably nervous about it.
On a trip to visit family overseas, I visited the Rebbe’s Ohel in New York. Amongst many other things, I asked for a bracha for our new building. As I walked out of the Ohel, I saw a volume of Igros Kodesh, a collection of the Rebbe’s letters. I opened a page at random. Both letters on the page were about buying and constructing new buildings. The Rebbe advised the recipient to begin construction even before having all the funds secured. Fundraising could continue throughout the construction.
I shared the letter with my wife and both of us felt uplifted and inspired by the Rebbe’s clear bracha and support, as we begin the next exciting chapter of our shlichus here in the Sunshine Coast.
