By the Grace of G-d7th of Cheshvan, 5745Brooklyn, N. Y.

Greeting and Blessing:

I received your letter and, as requested, will remember you in prayer when visiting the holy resting place of my father-in-law of saintly memory, in accordance with the contents of your letter.

There is surely no need to emphasize to you at length that there is always room for advancement in all matters of goodness and holiness, Torah and Mitzvoth, which, though a "must" for their own sake, also widen the channels to receive G-d’s blessings in all needs. Therefore, when a special Divine blessing is necessary, a substantial improvement in matters of Yiddishkeit in the everyday life and conduct is indicated.

With regard to your specific question as to your place of living - inasmuch as you are already in the Holy Land, of which the Torah says that, "G-d’s Eyes are upon it continuously, from the beginning of the year to the end of the year,"¹ you ought to continue there. At the same time, you should consult with knowledgeable friends as to other details concerning learning and work, etc.

It would also be advisable for you to have your Tefillin and Mezuzoth checked to make sure they are Kosher, if this has not been done within the past twelve months.

There is surely no need to remind you that, whatever your plans for the future, it must always include Kvias-Ittim for Torah every day.

Hoping to hear good news from you in all above,

With blessing,

P.S. Needless to say that any feeling of discouragement and the like, or, to use your expression, "giving up," is directly in contradiction to the Torah, Toras Emes. On the contrary, it demands, and therefore it is well within the reach of every Jew, to carry on the everyday life and con-duct, a life of Torah and Mitzvoth, with joy and gladness of heart.