By the Grace of G-d 26th of Teveth, 5715 Brooklyn, N.Y.
Mrs. M. H. Schwadron
15 W. 84th Street
New York, N.Y.
Blessing and Greeting:
I received your letter of 12th of Teveth, and I learned subsequently that you went away for a while, but have now returned. I was pleased to learn also that you took title on the day before you left, and I take this opportunity to wish you and your husband Mazzaltov and much joy in your new home, which you are soon to build, with G-d's help.
I am sure that your physical home will have its proper counterpart in a fine and happy spiritual Jewish and Chassidic home. And as the physical home is designed to keep out any harmful cold in the winter and heat in the summer, so spiritually, too, your home will be immune to any harmful outside influences which try to cool down the inner sanctity of the Jewish home, or to bring in 'strange fire' from outside. But on the contrary, you will make your home so that its influence will be like a landmark in your new community.
Your check was turned over for a 'Kiddush' in the Shul, as requested.
With prayerful wishes, and
With blessing
M.Schneerson
Notes and sources
Miriam Chayah (Marilyn Hazel) Schwadron (née Hittner) (5689–5763/1928–2002), was an active member of the Chassidic Academic Youth Group which catered to university students from secular backgrounds. For additional letters addressed to her, see letter dated 1 Iyar, 5711, and as referenced there.
Source: Photocopy of Original.
Published: Teshura (Weiss-Sandman, 27 Shevat 5785).
A New Home and its Spiritual Counterpart