By the Grace of G-d Yud Shevat, 5743 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Greeting and Blessing: 

On this auspicious day of the Hilulo of my father-in-law of saintly memory, I was pleased to receive the good news of the forthcoming Inaugural Dinner. May HaShem grant that it should achieve much Hatzlocho in every respect, both financially and spiritually. 

We all know how completely the Baal Hahilulo had dedicated his entire life to the strengthening and spreading of Yiddishkeit, Torah and Mitzvos, in the various lands in which he sojourned, and most of the time under the most difficult and trying circumstances. 

Let us recall his first message upon coming to America where the Hashgocho Elyono brought him to spend the last decade of his fruitful life: 

America is nit andersh - "America is no different!" 

He reminded us - and never tired reminding us - that there is no country and place in the whole wide world where a Jew is free, or can be excused, from carrying out his G-d-given Shlichus (mission) on earth, a task which is completely bound up with Torah and Mitzvos, both in one's personal everyday life and, what is coupled with it, the obligation and privilege to work indefatigably for spreading Yiddishkeit in one's surroundings; especially in the most vital aspect of it, namely, Torah Chinuch permeated with Ahavas HaShem and Yiras HaShem, and not least with Ahavas Yisroel - to be Neros L'Ho'ir, shining lights to illuminate the lives of all Jews with whom one comes in contact. 

I hope, and am confident, that all friends of the Lubavitch Yeshiva, both those who are present in person and those who are present in spirit, will do their very utmost to help ensure its continued existence and growth for the benefit and future of the entire Jewish community. The Zechus of the Baal Hahilulo and his blessings will surely accompany each and all of you in this endeavor as in all your needs. Especially as the event is, significantly, taking place in the auspicious month of Adar. 

With esteem and blessing for Hatzlocho in all above.