B.H. 25th of Teveth 5723 Brooklyn, N.Y.
Mr. Zalmon Jaffe
Manchester.
Sholom uBrocho:
I am in receipt of your letter of Jan. 2, and thank you for the report on Yud-Tes Kislev, though all too brief. I was also gratified to read about the successful reunions of the campers. I was delighted to receive a letter from your daughter about these proceedings,1 and the enthusiasm with which she described them, obviously reflecting the actual manner of her participation and leadership, is truly rewarding. May this spirit be kept alive in the family, and may you all go from strength to strength, and have lots of Nachas from each other.
Enclosed is a copy of my letter to Councillor Samuel Davis, J.P., O.B.E. and, above all, Vice-Chairman of the Lubavitcher Friends.
No doubt yesterday's 150th Yahrzeit Hilulo of the Old Rebbe was duly noted in M/c2 and may his Zechus stand us all in good stead.
With blessing,
M. Schneerson
Encl.3
Notes and sources
Mr. Shneur Zalmon Jaffe (5673–5760/1913–2000) was a businessman in Manchester, England. In the early 1950s, he was drawn to Lubavitch and developed a close and unique personal relationship with the Rebbe. Over time, he became one of the foremost supporters and activists of Lubavitch in England. For additional biographical information and over 200 letters he received from the Rebbe, see letter dated 20 Iyar, 5713, and as referenced there.
1) See letter dated 4 Shevat, 5723 (a reply to his daughter's letter).
2) = Manchester.
3) Enclosed was a letter of the same date addressed to Councillor Davies.
Source: Photocopy of the original
Published: Mr. Manchester, (England, 2003), 118.
A Spirit In The Family
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