Sivan 16 5710June 1, 1950

Gentlemen:

We are informed that Dr. Joseph J. Schwartz² has visited Teheran recently in connection with the plight of the Jewish refugees from Kurdistan who fled to Teheran from violent outbreaks against them in their native surroundings. We understand that your agency is presently engaged in relief work in behalf of these refugees on the spot.³

We would appreciate to receive from you any information you may have about the morale and general spiritual state of these refugees, and what, under the circumstances, can be done for the strengthening of their morale in general and for the education of their children in particular. In this direction we would like to assist them within the framework of our possibilities, viz. by sending them some of our educational material, religious requirements, etc. We would have to know, of course, what language or languages they are versed in.

Also kindly inform us if Dr. Schwartz is still in Teheran, and if so, what his address is there. If he is no longer there, who represents the Joint in Teheran, and where could we communicate with your representative there in connection with the above?

Your cooperation will be appreciated.

With all good wishes,

Sincerely yours,

Rabbi Mendel Schneerson

by Nissan Mindel

Sec'y