By the Grace of G-d 24th of Iyar, 5717 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Greeting and Blessings:

I received you letter of the 16th of Iyar, and, if you will write to me in Hebrew, names of your mother and your father's mother I will remember you both in prayer, in connection with the subject matter of your letter, I will also remember you in connection with your birthday, and I hope that it will bring you a year of achievement in the study of Torah, with Yiras Shomaim, and the observance of Mitzvoth with Hidur. In your case this has added importance in that it will help bring forth G-d's blessings in all your needs, as well as in those of your father and mother.

I trust that you are observing the three Shiurim of Chumash, Tillim and Tanya everyday, and that on your birthday you will conduct yourself in accordance with the custom of the Lubavitcher Yeshivah boys.¹