Promise to remember in prayer; The Blessing of Children depends on the will of G-d and therefore don’t mix in subjective judgement; No room for worry about Parnassah
By the Grace of G-d
15th of Elul, 5744
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mrs. . . .
Oakland, C.A.
Blessing and Greeting:
I am in receipt of your letter of the 7th of Elul and, as requested, will remember you in prayer for the fulfillment of your heart’s desires for good.
Especially as the subject matter is one of the most important and greatest Divine blessings, namely healthy offspring, and not limiting oneself to one child, but, as it is written, "Be fruitful and multiply," emphasizing large families.
Certainly one has to consider that having children does not depend entirely on the parents’ wish alone, but it depends on the Will of G-d, the Source of all blessings. In view of this, it is a matter of common sense not to let one’s personal and most likely subjective judgment to interfere with the normal and natural course, all the more so since with every passing year, the chances diminish.
Of course, there are some people who worry about Parnosso and the like, wondering whether they could support a larger family. But, considering that this too is a blessing from HaShem, and that HaShem feeds and sustains the whole world, there is no room to doubt that He could also provide for a larger family.
There is no need to enlarge on the above inasmuch as it is self evident. The important thing is, as mention[ed], to lead a normal and natural life and leave it to G-d to choose the right time for His appropriate blessing.
At this time, before Rosh Hashono, I extend to you and your husband prayerful wishes for a Kesivo vaChasimo Tovo for a good and sweet year materially and spiritually.
With blessing,
Source: Unsent letter, Secretarial Archives.
Note: The above letter, found in the archives of the Rebbe’s Secretariat, was dictated by the Rebbe and transcribed by a secretary. The final version of this letter, however, was not reviewed or signed by the Rebbe and was never sent to the intended recipient, for reasons unknown.
The above should be taken into account while studying this letter.
7. Bereishis 1:28.
8. See at length Likkutei Sichos, vol. 30, pp. 24-31, where the Rebbe learns (from the Rambam) that the imperative of having larger families is an extension of the Biblical commandment and not a separate rabbinical one.
