By the Grace of G-dRosh Chodesh Nissan,5741. Brooklyn, N.Y.

Greeting and Blessing:

This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 18th of Adar II, and may G-d grant the fulfillment of your heart's desires for good.

There is surely no need to remind you that there is always room for advancement in all matters of Yiddishkeit, Torah and Mitzvoth, which, though a must for their own sake, widens the channels to receive G-d's blessings. Especially when there are problems for which the proper solution has to be found.

In your case, considering your age,¹ priority should be given to finding a suitable Shidduch, in order to establish a truly Jewish home on the foundations of the Torah and Mitzvoth. This is a most important consideration in a Shidduch, while all other matters are secondary. And no doubt this can be arranged in a way that will not be in conflict with the question of Parnosso.

As for the way of finding a suitable Shidduch, you surely know that the vast majority of Shidduchim nowadays are carried out through a reliable Shadchan, whose function is only to make the first introduction, and then it is up to the parties to decide whether they wish to pursue the matter or look elsewhere. It is also well to enlist the cooperation of friends. And may G-d grant that you should have good news to report also in this matter.

On the occasion of the forthcoming Yom-Tov Pesach, I send, you my prayerful wishes that the Festival of Our Freedom bring you true freedom, freedom from anxiety material and spiritual, from anything which might distract from serving G-d wholeheartedly and with joy, and to carry over this freedom and joy into the whole year.

Wishing you a Kosher and happy Pesach,

With blessing,