By the Grace of G‑d
27th of Shevat, 5723 [February 21, 1963]
Brooklyn, N.Y.

Greeting and Blessing:

After not having heard from you for some time, I received your recent letter in which you write about yourself, and your settling down to study at the Yeshivah.

With regard to the question of parnosso, you are quite right that it is too premature, at this time, to worry about it, since the question can come up only in several years' time, after completing your studies at the Yeshivah. During this time, it is not only that you yourself may have a change of mind or a change of heart as to what career you might want to take up, but also the general circumstances are changeable and in constant flux, so that it makes no sense to worry about it at this time. Therefore, in view of the fact that you have only just now re-entered the Yeshivah, you should apply yourself at least for one-two years to the exclusive study of the Torah, without distractions, and without any external thoughts or plans, and concentrate on your learning with diligence and devotion. The Torah itself has that great quality of purifying the mind processes of thought, as well as of deepening the grasp of things and strengthening one's resolutions. This will, therefore, in itself be the best possible preparation for your future life, and for whatever decision you will have to make later on.

With regard to matters of Chasidus, etc., it would be well for you to consult with our Lubavitcher friends in Sunderland or London, and to be guided by their advice.

I trust you know that this year, being the 150th Anniversary of the Old Rebbe, the founder of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, is a very auspicious and inspirational one, and I trust you will make the most of it.

Hoping to hear good news from you,

With blessing,