Letter 10

The Rebbe's handwritten addition on a draft of a letter to Reb Mordechai Tzvi:

By the Grace of G-d
27th of Sivan, 5723
Brooklyn, N. Y.

להוסיף

מזכיר במכתבו שיש קושרים (בש"ק) את המפתח בקצה המטפחת - חגורה. וע"פ פשטות לשונו - אופן אסור הוא. ויש ויברר אצל רב בסביבתו בפרטיות. ז"ע נתקבל מכ' מכו' סיון ואזכירו עה"צ לחיזוק בריאותו, כבקשתו.

2927th of Sivan, 5723
Brooklyn, N. Y.

The Rebbe's addition after it was translated by the Mazkir and edited by the Rebbe:

P.S. You mention in your letter about the practice of tying a house key at the end of a handkerchief used as a belt for the purpose of carrying it on Shabbos. Judging by your description, this manner appears to be one that is not permissible. You should clarify this matter by consult- ing a local Rov, giving him all the details.

I have just received your letter of the 26th of Sivan. As requested, I will again remember you in prayer when visiting the holy resting place of may father-in-law, of saintly memory for improved health.