By the Grace of G-d 20th of Shevat, 5740 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Greeting and Blessing:

This is my first opportunity to convey to you my pleasure at seeing you at the Farbrengen on the occasion of the Thirtieth Anniversary, and to have you join in a “L’Chayim” on this auspicious occasion. May G-d grant that it truly be “for life and blessing” filled with fruitful activities in the spirit of the Baal Hahilulo, my father-in-law of saintly memory. Especially as you are one of the pillars of the institutions and programs founded by him, and conducted in his spirit.

Moreover, you have to your credit also enormous accomplishments in getting involved other prominent individuals in these activities. Indeed, by Divine Providence you are in a position of influence with individuals and circles which may not be so easy to reach by others, and where your personal influence, coupled with a shining example, can be most effective.

Since we have also just observed Tu b’Shevat, the New Year for Trees, we are further inspired by the message of this day contained in the well known analogy in the Torah that "a man is like a tree in the field." The function of a tree is to produce fruits, containing the seeds for further fruit-bearing trees.

May G-d grant that you should continue to go from strength to strength in all above with joy and gladness of heart.

With esteem and blessing

M. Schneerson