By the Grace of G-d 21st of Elul, 5717 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Greeting and Blessing:

I received your letter, in which you write that you are completing the 6th year at the Yeshivah, and that neither your parents nor your teacher at the Yeshivah object to your leaving the Yeshivah. You ask my opinion in connection with the various jobs which you were offered.

Notwithstanding the above, it is my opinion that you should continue to study at the Yeshivah for at least another year, with complete devotion and dedication, without thinking about a job or career at this time, and without any distraction. This will be a good beginning that the Giver of the Torah, Who is also He Who feeds and sustains the whole world, will later help you to settle down economically in a satisfactory way.

You should remember that at this time, in adolescence, it is still possible to study the Torah with devotion and peace of mind. By breaking away from this study and entering into business or work, it is difficult to recapture the same spirit and the same opportunities of the study of the Torah. That is why I urge you not to miss this opportunity to devote yourself to the study of the Torah for at least another year, as mentioned above. I trust that your parents will also agree to this.

With the blessing of Kesivo vachasimo toivo, success, and to hear good news from you,

By Nissan Mindel