By the Grace of G-d 16th of Av, 5744 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Greeting and Blessing:

Your letter of May 22nd has reached me just now, which is why there has been a delay in my reply.

Replying to your questions:

1.            It would seem logical that you should continue your practice, in which you already have experience, a clientele, etc. , and do whatever is necessary to strengthen your position in the area. This would certainly be more logical than attempting to start a practice in a new place.

2.           There certainly is a clear instruction in the Torah that a person should do what is necessary to find himself a wife. This means being in touch with a good Shadchan, in addition to enlisting the cooperation of friends.

3.           Above all, it is well to bear in mind that although the everyday life and conduct in accordance with the Will of HaShem is a "must" for its own sake, it is also the way to receive G-d's blessings in all needs. These channels of Torah and Mitzvoth must therefore be kept wide open, especially when an extra Divine blessing is needed, and an extra effort in matters of Yiddishkeit is thus indicated.

As we are now coming from the auspicious day of the 15th of Av, I trust you know this day historically has been associated with happy events, and marks the beginning of increased Torah study and strengthening commitment to the Mitzvoth, including the Mitzvo of V'Ohavto L'Reacho Komocho, the Great Principle of the Torah, which makes it the duty and privilege of every Jew to be actively involved in spreading and strengthening Yiddishkeit in his surroundings. I trust you are doing your share in this direction. And, there is always the assurance of help from On High when a Jew is determined to make an extra effort in matters of Yiddishkeit, Torah and Mitzvoth where there is always room for improvement.

With blessing,