By the Grace of G-d2nd of Shevat, 5745Brooklyn, N.Y.

Greeting and Blessing:

I was pleased to be informed of the forthcoming Annual Melava Malka honoring Rabbi Shimon Bobroysky and other worthy honorees.

It is gratifying indeed to note that the Passaic and Clifton Jewish community appreciates the services of their Rav, rendered with a dedication and devotion that exceeds what is normally expected of a conscientious Rabbi and spiritual leader. But a graduate of the Lubavitcher Yeshiva demands of himself the very utmost and more. And Rabbi Bobroysky is one of the early graduates of the Lubavitcher Yeshiva founded by my father-in-law, the Rebbe, of saintly memory — whose Yahrzeit-Hilulo will be observed on the 10th of Shevat. This, by the way, provides the significant timely connection with the Melava Malka event that follows it so closely. The Baal HaHilulo was the embodiment of real Mesiras Nefesh in his boundless dedication to the dissemination and strengthening of Yiddishkeit, Torah and Mitzvoth, all throughout his lifetime. This spirit permeates the Lubavitcher Torah institutions and activities, as well as its students, of whom Rabbi Bobroysky is a living and inspiring example.

I extend prayerful wishes to each and all of you, especially to the worthy honorees, honorary officers and all community leaders, that the inspiration of the Melava Malka event be with you in all days ahead, to stimulate you, one and all, to even greater achievements in the cause of Torah education and true Yicldishkeit, in an ever growing measure.

With esteem and blessing,