By the Grace of G-d13th of Elul, 5727Brooklyn, N. Y.

Greeting and Blessing:

I am in receipt of your letter of September 11th, and may G-d grant that you should have good news to report in regard to its contents.

No doubt you have heard of the Alter Rebbe’s explanation of the significance of the month of Elul, in terms of the following analogy: There are times when a king leaves his palace and goes out to meet his subjects in the field, when everyone, regardless of his state and station, can approach the king, and the king receives everyone graciously and fulfills their petitions. The days of Elul are such a period when the King of Kings is, as it were, "in the field." This is, therefore, the proper time to strengthen the adherence to the commandments of the King, and to receive a greater measure of the King's blessings.

Receipt is enclosed for your Tzedoko, and may it stand you and yours in good stead for additional Divine blessings.

Wishing you and yours a Kesivo vaChasimo Tovo,

With blessing,

M. Schneerson