By the Grace of G-d 19 Cheshvan, 5715 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Blessing and Greeting:

I was very pleased to receive your letter of Nov. 3rd, in which you write the good news that you have ordered a Shaitel during your recent visit in New York. The Almighty will surely fulfill His promise, as it is written in the holy Zohar,¹ that it will bring Hatzlocho to you, your husband and children in good health and prosperity, especially in your case, where in addition to the deed itself there is also a Kiddush Hashem. I am sure you will wear it with joy, and as the Baal Shem Tov emphasized the importance of serving the Almighty with joy, and G-d’s blessings will be even greater.

I want to add my prayerful wishes that the Almighty grant you the Zechus to be instrumental in making your friends and acquaintances follow your good example, which you will support also by other forms of influence. Not only does the Shaitel show the true Jewish spirit of adherence to our laws and customs, but it also shows strength of character and will and the power of conviction, not being swayed by external influences and the opinions of people who are rather devoid of content inwardly and even outwardly are of no consequence.

With blessing

M. Schneerson