By the Grace of G‑d
9th of Kislev, 5724 [Nov. 25, 1963]
Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Chaim Yaakov [Jacques] Lipchitz
168 Warburton Ave.
Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.

Greeting and Blessing:

I was pleased to receive your letter in which you acknowledge my letter and good wishes for the new year, and also write about your return from Italy.

I trust that you and your family are enjoying good health, and a happy frame of mind.

No doubt you know of the significance of the forthcoming 19th day of Kislev, the Day of Liberation of the founder of Chabad, and the triumph of the Chassidic movement. The Jewish concept of liberation, both in the material and spiritual sense, is one that applies to the daily life of every person as a daily personal experience. For a person must recognize that he must accomplish something every day, and since there are always various deterrents or difficulties, he must endeavor to overcome them, and liberate himself from the limitations, whether they be internal or external. This is why the Old Rebbe, the founder of Chabad, whose 150th Yahrzeit Anniversary we are observing this year, has explained that the idea of Yetzias Mitzraim, the liberation from “Egypt”, is not only to be remembered every day, but also experi­enced every day, in order that the individual may consistently advance and elevate himself. May the inspiration of Yud-Tes Kislev be a lasting one, and be reflected in every aspect of the daily life throughout the year.

With kindest personal regards and
With blessing,

M. Schneerson