1410 —בקשה לכתיבת מזוזות ועניני דפוס

B"H, 7 Shevat 5712.

Brooklyn.

Havavac"h iy"a nu"n etc. Menachem Mendel Aranov

Shalom u'Vrachah!

I recently learned that you are skilled in the craft of sofer STaM. I would like to suggest that you write to Merkaz L'Inyonei Chinuch (Melach) whether you could write mezuzos (which I assume you write according to the opinion of Admor HaZaken), and approximately how much this would cost, considering that this is for America, where the mezuzos should not be of large format.

Regarding printing matters, such as tefillin booklets and similar items, I have passed this on to Melach, and you should correspond directly with Merkaz L'Inyonei Chinuch.

Thank you very much for the story about Rabbeinu HaZaken when he was in Orsha. Surely you still remember other such fine stories, with which you will gladden me; thank you in advance.

Certainly it is unnecessary to remind you regarding the bochur with whom Rabbi Fluksberg learned for a certain time (you did not write the name of this bochur), that it is worthwhile to visit him again and encourage him to continue learning. And if he has no desire to learn, it is worthwhile to try to inspire in him a will for it.

Enclosed are the customs for the yahrzeit of my father-in-law, the Rebbe zatzal; please publicize them appropriately.

With blessing.

Summary

The Rebbe encourages using one's skills in writing mezuzos for communal benefit, emphasizes direct communication with educational institutions regarding printing needs, values sharing chassidic stories, and stresses personal outreach to inspire continued Torah study in others.