There is surely no need to elaborate to you on the above. I would only like to add in connection with the quotation of “Light, joy, gladness and honor,” the explanation of our Sages that this includes also the inner meaning of these terms, namely, Light – this is Torah,” etc. In light of this, I trust that you surely have regular daily periods of Torah study, with additional time on special days like Shabbos and Yom Tov. And though this is a “must” for its own sake it also increases light and goodness in the ordinary sense.
With prayerful wishes to you and your wife and all the family, and
With blessing
P.S. The following lines may appear strange but I consider it my duty not to miss the opportunity to bring the matter to your attention.
You surely are familiar with the life story of B. F. of whom nothing has been heard in quite some time. Unfortunately, he did not have the proper Jewish education, which is probably the reason for him being so alienated from the Jewish way of life or the Jewish people. However, being a Jew, he should be helped by whomever possible. I am writing to you about this, since you are probably better informed about him than many other persons, and perhaps you may find some way in which he could be brought back to the Jewish fold, either through your personal efforts, or in some other way. And after all, there is the assurance of Yogato u’Motzoso.
My thanks to Mrs. Schapiro for taking the time to write to me and for authorizing me to share her correspondence with the readers of The Jewish Press.
Saul Jay Singer