By the Grace of G-d
26th of Tammuz, 5716
Brooklyn, N.Y.
Mrs. Jennie H. Miller Faggen
Blessing and Greeting:
I am pleased to receive, on occasion, regards from you through my brother-in-law Rabbi S. Gourary, and to learn of your consistent interest in the Lubavitcher Yeshivoth Tomche Tmimim.
I was particularly gratified to be informed that you intended to make good your pledge during the current month of July. While I am sure that it is not necessary to remind you about it, I am confident that you will not take amiss these few lines, inasmuch as the financial position of the Yeshivoth is very pressing at this time, and it is hoped that you will see your way clear to extend your help as soon as possible. This would be timely also considering that we are at present in the “Three Weeks” and are approaching the “Nine Days,” commemorating the Destruction of the Beth Hamikdosh. Since that destruction, the Yeshivoth are the real sanctuaries of G-d, and every deed that helps to fortify these houses of learning of G-d’s Torah goes a long way to offset the Destruction and to hasten the Redemption and Restoration of the Beth Hamikdosh, through our Righteous Messiah, may he come speedily in our time.
As our Sages say that G-d rewards in kind, in a very generous measure, I send you my prayerful wishes for G-d's generous blessings to you and yours, and for a healthful and pleasant summer in particular.
With blessing,
Source: Carbon copy.
Mrs. Jennie H. Miller Faggen (5639–5728 / 1876–1968) was a religious Jewish philanthropist from Philadelphia who supported Jewish institutions and Yeshivos across the U.S., Europe, and Eretz Yisroel, often serving as their primary supporter. In 5690 (1930), she hosted the Rebbe Rayatz during his visit to Philadelphia. Her husband, Nathan Faggen, chaired the local branch of Agudas Chassidei Chabad.
Rabbi Shmaryahu Gourary (Rashag) (5658–5749 / 1897–1989) served as the executive director of the United Lubavitcher Yeshivoth as well as its chief fundraiser.
See Sotah 11a.
