By the Grace of G-d 6th of Kislev, 5719 Brooklyn, New York
Mrs. . . .
New Jersey
Blessing and Greeting:
I received your letter of November 11th, and was pleased to read in it that you are active, and apparently also gratified with the results. I am also glad to note that you are especially pleased with your children, and may G-d grant that you always have good news to report of a steady improvement in every phase.
With regard to your personal problem, and your hesitation because of the responsibilities and obligations that would be involved, I am confident that with G-d’s help you could readily meet such responsibilities and obligations, knowing how well you succeeded in the past. If you will make up your mind that the prospect is good for you, this in itself would hasten it’s solution.
I wish you a happy and inspiring Chanukah, and may it bring increased light in your personal life, and in the Nachas from your children, as is symbolized by the ever-growing number of candles which are kindled throughout Chanukah,
With blessing
M. Schneerson
Notes and sources
This letter was written to a widow whose husband passed away a few years before this letter. The Rebbe strongly encouraged her to remarry and to find a suitable stable job. See letter dated 7 Cheshvan, 5719, and what is noted there.
1) See letter dated 27 Adar II, 5719 for a follow-up to this letter.
Source: Photocopy of Original.
Published: Rebbe Responsa exclusive.
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