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Letter by Rabbi
 Saadia Gaon

As I draw to a close, I wish to share with you an old and fascinating
letter by the Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Saadia Gaon, who, more than a
thousand years ago, wrote a sacred letter, which was never printed
and was unknown until now. I obtained the manuscript and I have the
great privilege of its light.

          With the help of G-d                               Children of Israel if one of you has transgressed
                                                             always remember his transgression, and fear that
          Summary of contents the majority of which are      the same transgression shall not be found
          warnings from the letter of our Rabbi Saadia Gaon
                                                             Children of Israel if one of you shall yearn to
          Rabbi Saadia Gaon wrote warnings to the            speak, remember what can happen when it ends
          people…..
                                                             Children of Israel if one of you wishes to fast from
          Children of Israel when one of you hears           the goodness of his heart or to say a prayer from
          admonishment from another, do not say does a       his heart, it is preferable that he shall abstain from
          man like me need to receive admonishment?          transferring because the next mitzvah by transfer
                                                             shall be disliked by G-d.
          And do not back your hearts.
                                                             Children of Israel if you shall not see the Lord
          Children of Israel do not trust a lie.             and you shall believe that everything is received

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