By the Grace of G-d Erev Shavuoth, 5723 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Greeting and Blessing:

I was pleased to receive a report of the Lag B’Omer gathering and children’s parade, and about your helpful work in this connection.

At this time, before Shavuoth, the Season of our receiving the Torah, I send you my good wishes for an inspiring festival, and to receive the Torah with joy and inwardness.

With blessing

M. Schneerson

P.S. The following remark is addressed to Mrs. Newman particularly. I have read the press reports about the activities of the Shaloh P.T.A. etc., and while I have noticed various names mentioned in connection with this good work, I was surprised not to see your name mentioned. Inquiring about this omission, I was informed that since you edit these press releases etc., you have been omitting your name. Needless to say, modesty is a very fine quality, especially as it is explained in the teachings of Chassidus. However, there are times when modesty may be out of place, and this is a case in point. For, the mention of your name, will surely encourage your friends to follow your example. I trust, therefore, that in the future you will change your policy in this matter, and although it might not be in keeping with your character and sense of true modesty, I hope you will do it for the benefit of the cause.