Happy that you have found refuge; I am sure you will strengthen Judaism in your surroundings; Sending books; Using one’s talents for the inner Mishkan
Shebat 28, 5704
February 22, 1944
Mr. Julius Steinfeld
Calle 21 # 416
Vedad 0--Havana
Cuba
Dear Mr. Steinfeld:
I am indeed very happy to learn that you have succeeded in finding a haven of refuge. Being acquainted with you from Vienna I am confident that, with the aid of the Almighty, you will do everything in your power for the strengthening of Torah-true Judaism among your coreligionists wherever they may be.
As per the request of my father-in-law, the Lubavitcher Rabbi, two packages containing the different publications of Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch are being sent to you. Surely you will try to spread them and the idea they seek to portray in every way possible.
The Midrash of this week's portion of the Torah tells us: The world would have not been worthy to have the use of gold: and wherefore then was gold created, only for the Mishkon and the Beth Hamikdosh. From this one may derive a particular moral; namely that everyone should use all the abilities which G-d granted him for the Mishkon which is in his heart and in the heart of every Jew.
Awaiting further "good news" about your personal welfare and your communal work and hoping that you will keep in contact with us from time to time regarding the work which you are doing along Torah lines, we remain
With greetings of L'Alter Litshuvoh L'Alter Ligeuloh
Rabbi Mendel Schneerson
Chairman, Executive Committee
