By the Grace of G-d 17th of Adar, 5737 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Blessing and Greeting:

I was pleased to receive your letter of the 8th of Adar, in which you write about your advancement in matters of Yiddishkeit, Torah and Mitzvoth.

As you know, the Mitzvo of V’Ohavto LReacho Komocho is the great rule of our Torah, requiring every Jew to help other Jews in every possible way. I trust that you have a good influence on your friends, especially by showing a good example of how a Jewish girl should conduct herself.

Having just celebrated Purim, the story of which is told in the Megila, it is well to remember that although Mordecai and other people were also instrumental in bringing about the miracle of Purim, the Megilla is not called after both Mordecai and Esther, nor even after Esther and Mordecai in this order, but solely after Esther. This is surely a pointed reminder of how much a Jewish girl and woman can accomplish for the Jewish people. And although not everyone can compare to Queen Esther, it does emphasize that every Jewish girl in her own way can accomplish very much if she only uses all her abilities and opportunities. I trust that the inspiration of Purim will be with you throughout the year.

With blessing,

M. Schneerson