By the Grace of G-dErev Bein Hamtzorim, 5736Brooklyn, N.Y.

Greeting and Blessing:

At this time before Bein Hamtzorim (the Three Weeks, 17th Tammuz through 9th Menachem-Av), I firmly trust that each one of you — and all sons and daughters of our people Israel, long may they live — will expand and increase all activities of Torah and Mitzvos.

Including: That there should be a kosher Mezuza in every room of a Jewish home; an increase in the study of the Torah, also study by heart; giving Tzedoko every weekday (bli neder), and fulfilling all the Mitzvos in general.

And that you will also do what you can to bring it to the attention of everyone to do all the above — with love, based on the commandment v’ohavto Ire’acho komoicho, a love without bounds (bli mtzorim).

And may G-d grant the fulfillment, in each and every one: “When in narrow straits (mi-bein hamtzorim) I call on G-d; G-d answers me with a wide expanse” — an expansion in all good things.

And these days shall be transformed into days of rejoicing and gladness, with the coming of our righteous Moshiach, very soon indeed.

Wishing you much Hatzlocbo,

With blessing

/Signed: Menachem Schneerson/

Note: “Bein Hamtzorim” (literally) implies a state of constraint and feeling utterly restricted.