By the Grace of G-d 28th of Shevat, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Blessing and Greeting:

I am in receipt of your letter of the 23rd of Shevat with the enclosure. You request a prayer in behalf of two women, sisters. I will remember them in prayer, in accordance with the contents of your letter.

I hope you will be able to explain to them that the daily conduct, in accordance with the Jewish way of life, the way of the Torah and Mitzvoth, in addition to being a must for its own sake, is also a channel to receive G-d’s blessings. Therefore, when a special Divine blessing is required, a special effort should be made in matters of Torah and Mitzvoth, where there is always room for improvement.

It seems that the sisters are living on their own, and no doubt they light the candles on Erev Shabbos and Erev Yom Tov. It would be well that they should put aside a small coin for Tzedoko before they light the candles. I also suggest that they should have the Mezuzoth of their apartments checked.

With blessing,

P.S. Enclosed is a copy of a message to Jewish women. Although it was written in connection with Chanukah, it is timely throughout the year.¹