By the Grace of G-d 15th of Kislev, 5734 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Blessing and Greeting:

I was pleased to receive your letter, which reached me only just now, since it apparently went by ordinary mail.

Thus, your letter was received at a very good time, just before Yud-Tes Kislev, followed by Chanukah. I trust you know the history and meaning of both these festivals. The main point of both of them is that a Jew must always try to spread the light of Torah and Mitzvoth both in his or her life, as well as all around, and that this should be done in an ever growing measure, just as we light the Chanukah candles in growing numbers from day to day.

Wishing you a happy Chanukah and an ever growing measure of brightness in all your affairs,

With blessing,

M. Schneerson