By the Grace of G-dErev Rosh Chodesh Kislev,5738. Brooklyn, N.Y.

Greeting and Blessing:

I am in receipt of your letter, and am pleased to note your advancement in matters of Yiddishkeit. No doubt you know that since the Torah and Mitzvoth were given by G-d the Infinite, there is always room for improvement in all matters of goodness and holiness, Torah and Mitzvoth which are likewise infinite.

You also surely know of the assurance of Yogato u'Motzoso - make the effort and you will succeed. Thus, it is primarily a matter of your own will and determination. Whatever effort is involved is surely worthwhile, not only for your own benefit, but also for the benefit of others who will be influenced by your example.

May G-d grand that you should go from strength to strength in all above.

Many thanks for your good wishes to me. Since the Torah declares that those who bless others will themselves be blessed by G-d, the Source of all blessings, may G-d bless you in all your needs in a generous measure.

With blessing,

M. Schneerson