By the Grace G-d 28th of Shvat, 5730Brooklyn, N. Y.

Greeting and Blessing:

After the interval, it was gratifying to see you at the farbrengen of Yud Shevat, which marked the completion of twenty years since the histalkus of my father-in-law of saintly memory. The significance of this anniversary was discussed at the farbrengen, the essential point of the observance being that the memory of the manhig Yisroel, his mesiras nefesh for Torah and mitzvot and the example of his personal life and public work, should inspire each and every one of us in a practical and lasting way, to follow in his footsteps and carry or his activities.

To a person of your background there is no need to elaborate on the above. Suffice it to add that inasmuch as the hashgocho Elyona has bestowed upon you the capacity of influencing a wide circle, most of whom, as I understand, are young people, it is to be hoped that the above mentioned inspiration will be felt and transmitted by you with particular effectiveness.

The purpose of my writing to you, in addition to the above, as will presently become clear, is also related to the above, and, indeed, is more than coincidentally relevant, for everything is by hashgocho protis.

I received the Fall Issue of ___ and, as is my custom, I took a look at it. When I came across your name, I was naturally interested in your contribution. To my surprise, I saw that it was a review of ___ . My astonishment grew when I noticed that it extended over some seventeen-eighteen pages of close print.

My surprise is understandable for the article shows that you have not only read the book from cover to cover, but have delved deeply into it. Indeed, after reading some sections of your review I must confess that I have not read the said book, except some sections of it here and there. After reading sections of your review, as well as of other reviewers, I cannot see how there can be any doubt about its worth, and what justification there can be for dignifying it with a review in the first place.

With blessing,