A Jewish congregation must adhere to Torah values; keep the community strong; a blessing to stay strong and overcome all difficulties
By the Grace of G-d
18th of Elul, 5722
Brooklyn, N.Y.
Mr. Moshe Katz
6115 East Sixth Avenue
Denver, Colo.
Greeting and Blessings
It is quite some time since we had occasion to meet. But what really prompts me to write to you at this time is to express to you my gratification at your stand in the controversy which had threatened the very foundations of the congregation where you hold a leading position. A congregation worthy of its traditional calling, Kehila kadisha — "holy congregation," must adhere most fully to the sacred and eternal values of our people, which, on the eve of Mattan Torah, was Divinely given the title "holy nation."
And as the Torah is eternal, so is this title of our eternal people.
I was confident, therefore, that you would use your utmost influence not only not to permit a lowering, G-d forbid, of the sacred standards of your congregation, but on the contrary, to further its spiritual advancement, as all matters of holiness should be on the ascendancy, and as the sign of life is in growth.
No doubt you also inspire your friends to follow the same course, since Divine Providence has endowed you with considerable influence in your community.
The merit of your work to uphold and further the sacred traditions of our people in your community will certainly stand you in good stead, to be blessed with good health and strength to fulfil your responsibilities.
In this month of Elul, when we say twice daily "G-d is my light and my help" (Tillim, 27), and on this auspicious day of Chai Elul, the birthday of the saintly Baal Shem Tov and of the Old Rebbe, author of the Tanya and Shulchan Aruch, I send you my prayerful wishes for true enlightenment and courage to overcome any and all difficulties. I shall look forward to receiving good news from you in both your communal and personal affairs, including improved health.
Wishing you and yours a kesivo vachasimo toivo,
With blessing,
