8818 —עידוד לספרים ביידיש על קידוש השם וזהות יהודית

B"H, 15 Iyar, 5724.

Brooklyn.

Mr. Yechamiel, may he live.

Shalom u'Vrachah!

I acknowledge receipt of your book "A Katz in Getto," in addition to your previous works received earlier, such as "Oyf Kiddush Hashem," etc., all in Yiddish—thank you very much.

May Hashem bless you with success, as expressed in 'Samcheinu kiYemos Inisanu' ("Gladden us according to the days You afflicted us"), and from now on may your writing be as it was before: 'Neranena v'Nismacha b'chol yameinu' ("Let us sing and rejoice all our days")—in good order in every detail. May you utilize your talents with which you have been endowed for the benefit of the many, with good health and expansiveness.

And according to the explanation of Rabbeinu HaZaken, author of Tanya and Shulchan Aruch, let the matter of 'Getto' be fulfilled in a manner—the fulfillment of the promise: 'Hen Am Levadad Yishkon' ("Behold! A nation that dwells alone"). And regarding Kiddush Hashem—through conduct in daily life by every Jew among all Israel—in such a way that: 'V'ra'u kol amei haaretz ki shem Hashem nikra alecha v'yare'u mimeka' ("And all the peoples of the earth will see that the name of Hashem is called upon you and they will fear you").

With honor and blessing,
M. Schneersohn

P.S. The enclosed is to cover shipping expenses.

Summary

The Rebbe encourages using one's talents for communal benefit through Jewish-themed works, highlighting how personal conduct can inspire respect for G‑d among all nations. He blesses continued creative success with health and purpose.