Igrot Kodesh · Letter 3738 — Prayer

B"H

1 Elul 5715

Brooklyn

Greetings and blessings,

You write me that you lead the services (during Rosh Hashanah* and Yom Kippur*). You surely know the custom that has been in practice (see Letters #2224 and #3798) for several years, which consists of reviewing the prayers and hymns several days before reciting them before the congregation. And one must know, at the very least, the literal meaning of these prayers.

In fact, it is necessary throughout the entire year to review, including what one knows well. Naturally, one must also know the laws of prayer, in particular those that concern the Shliach Tzibbur* (prayer leader).

May Hashem grant you success in all that has been said.

With my blessing that you be inscribed and sealed for a good year,