By the Grace of G-d 21st of Teves, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Greeting and Blessing:

I received your letter, and, as requested, I will remember you and your father in prayer when visiting the holy resting place of my father-in-law, of saintly memory.

With regard to the knowledge of Hebrew, the knowledge of the language is not as important as the knowledge of the content, especially as knowledge which expresses itself in actual deeds, for, as our Sages have said: “The importance of study is in that it leads to practice”¹ and also that “When therein is a determination, the success is assured.”²

I suggest that you have your Tefillin checked, and also your father’s Tefillin. Similarly, it would be well to have the Mezuzoth of your home checked. I also suggest that before your morning prayers on weekdays, you set aside a penny or two for Tzedoko.

Hoping to hear good news from you.

With blessings,

By Nissan Mindel