Personal accomplishment is to utilize one's personal capacities to the fullest; when will Moshiach arrive; check your Mezuzos
By the Grace of G-d
23rd of Tammuz, 5727
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Blessing and Greeting:
I duly received your recent letters, in which you write about different thoughts and plans, including also preparations for the coming of Moshiach, etc.
Generally speaking, every thinking person, looking around and reflecting upon the important events that take place in the world, is inclined to think in terms of big personal accomplishments, which are sometimes beyond one's capacity. However, G-d Who is the Essence of Goodness and it is in the nature of the Good to do good, does not expect anyone to do more than in accordance with one’s capacities which He bestowed upon the person, and which G-d desires that they should be utilized to the full. Thus there is a great deal one can do in one’s immediate environment to spread and strengthen Yiddishkeit, and thus hasten the coming of Moshiach, and indeed make a far-reaching contribution to the happiness and harmony in the whole universe.
Inasmuch as one of the basic Mitzvoth is V’Ohavto L’Reacho Komocho, it calls upon every Jew and Jewess to use their good influence not only within their immediate environment, but also to the fullest extent of their influence. And the surest way of accomplishing this is to use one’s influence to strengthen the daily conduct in accordance with the Shulchan Aruch, in such matters as Kashrus, Shabbos observance, etc.
As for the question of the coming of Moshiach, when he will come and how it will be, etc., this and similar matters should be left to G-d Himself, in perfect faith, as it is written, "You shall be wholehearted with G-d, your G-d."
Inasmuch as everything is by Divine Providence, I want to take advantage of this opportunity to suggest that it would a good thing to have the Mezuzoth in your home checked to make sure they are Kosher and properly affixed, if this has not been done within the last twelve months.
Please convey my prayerful wishes to your parents.
With blessing,
By (secretary)
