IBAY HANACHAL

(Letters from Rav Oddesser to Zalman Shazar, former President of Israel)


LETTER ELEVEN

With G-d's Help
The First Day of the Intermediate Days of Passover
16 Nissan 5720 [1960]
Tel Aviv

My brother, dear and beloved like my soul, the pleasant Mr. Zalman Shazar, peace and a good and long life.

Your letter I received just now, and I had great joy. Many thanks to your honor. May Hashem repay you for your action and save you so that you will add to these to grab good from amidst the hell that is this world, that is full of bitterness and pain. For only this is left to the man, and his reward will not be withheld, and his righteousness will stand forever. My eyes are depending on Hashem, that there will sprout forth from this the good fruits that we are awaiting to revive us, that are pleasant, beloved, desirous, and sweet, the sparks of Hashem Yisborach, that our awesome and holy Teacher drew down into the world evenn for this orphaned generation in this our lowly situation. Happy is the one who merits to draw near to him and to go in his ways in truth. Blessed is our G-d who created us for His glory and separated us from the erring.... Your faithful and beloved friend in truth. With blessings for a kosher and happy Festival.

Yisroel Dov Odesser
Tel Aviv


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