Lubavitch on the Palisades 5th grader, Avital Reshit-Sampson, received a personal letter from President Obama. The fifth graders wrote letters to the president at the end of fourth grade. Avital wrote to President Obama about her dreams and hopes for the future. She spoke of her interests and likes. The personalized letter was sent directly to Avital. In it, President Obama addressed Avital’s thoughts and hopes.