B.H. 4th of Sivan, 5722Brooklyn, N.Y.

Sholom uBrocho:

I am in receipt of your letters of the 2nd of Iyar, and read with interest the news since your last writing to me. I was particularly gratified to read about the Shiurim which each of you give. May G-d grant that you continue your good work, in a growing measure and with gladness of heart, and in good health.

As for your question regarding the Shiurim in Chassidus, the method and subject matter depend, of course, on the degree of comprehension of the students and their Jewish background. For the purpose of a shiur is to make the subject accessible to the students on their present level. However, I would like to make one general observation. It is not advisable to enter into lengthy discussions on abstract matters, since, after all, the essential thing is the practical side, and time is too limited and precious as it is, without expending it on matters which raise questions, etc. But since one Mitzvah leads to another, their steady progress in more comprehensible matters will give them deeper insight into the more abstract and more profound subjects — in due course, and they will then understand things which must be glossed over at this time.

In connection with Mrs Sufrin’s happy condition, may G-d grant her a normal pregnancy, completing it in a happy and auspicious hour in the birth of a healthy offspring.

At this time before Shovuoth, Zman Mattan Toroseinu, I send you the traditional blessing l’kabbolas haTorah b’simcho ubipnimius.

With blessing,

M. Schneerson

Enclosed copy of Message to Nshei,¹ which I trust you will make good use of.