Dear Mrs. Saretsky: Enclosed is the message for the Manhattan Hebrew High School children to be read at the Purim Seudah. A copy is being sent to Mrs. Fannie Kreinen. I would appreciate it very much either you or she will read my message to the children on Sunday. Sincerely, Rabbi Norman Lamm. My dear friends: I regret most sincerely my inability to attend with you the delightful pre-Purim Seudah sponsored by the Parent-Teacher Association of the Manhattan Hebrew High School. Only a very important previous engagement – the wedding of an old and dear friend – keeps me from being with you at the present time.Purim is the time of "mishteh ve'simchah,” of feasting and happiness. I hope you enjoy your feasting. And I sincerely pray that all of us prove worthy of G-d's gift of "simchah," of happiness, together with our families.This holiday, which celebrates the Jewish triumph over anti-Semitism, is expressed also in the act of Reading of the Megillah, which is essentially the study of Torah. It is that idea which unites us – the study of Torah. It is our answer to the anti-Semites of all ages. Together let us determine to continue to build up our own spiritual resources through education, learning, studying.I hope wo shall have many more such festive occasions together for many years to come, and that the P.T.A., together with the school itself, will continue to flourish and grow.Rabbi Norman Lamm