June 2, 1944
Mr. Alexander Cowen
250 West 104th St.
New York City
My dear Mr. Cowen:
I am now sending you herewith some notes and suggestions concerning the Tefillin message,1 which I hope will meet with your approval.
I2 am sorry that this has been delayed since I have been occupied with the preparation of a Kuntres (Hassidus and Sichos)3 and the second issue of Kovetz Lubavitz.
With kindest regards and a Gut Shabbos,
Very sincerely,
Rabbi M. Schneerson
Encl.
Notes and sources
This letter was sent on the stationery of Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch.
1) At the time Mr. Cowen was working on a booklet on the mitzvah of Tefillin. The booklet was published by Merkos later that year under the title Tefillin (Phylacteries): A Brief Treatise on the Significance of Tefillin. The pamphlet also contains the basic laws of Tefillin as well as illustrations of its correct placement.
2) See Igros Kodesh, vol. 1, letter 157 where the Rebbe writes the same.
3) Kuntres Bikkur Chicago (see above letter 25 Adar and referenced there).
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