Rebbe Responsa

By the Grace of G-d 24th of Marcheshvan, 5718 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Being open to varied Shidduch ideas; The advantages of strong faith and optimism

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By the Grace of G-d 18th of Kislev, 5718 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Don’t limit your criteria for prospective shidduchim; Leave it to G-d to do what's best for us

Day 169 - Sunday (3 Tammuz)Dating Marriage Partner

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By the Grace of G-d 25th of Adar, 5720 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Nature of the Rebbe's advice; Inadvisability of being unsettled when looking for a husband; How to seek a match; A "modern" shidduch; Parent's worry due to child's independence

Day 281 - Monday (12 Cheshvan)Independence Marriage Partner

By the Grace of G‑d In the Days of Chanukah, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Response to issue with Sheitel due to being "old fashioned"; Mitzvahs should be observed as Hashem's command, although they provide our good as well, especially Sheitel; respect is given to those who live based on their faith and convictions; our actions always have an influence on others

Day 327 - Friday (29 Kislev)Sheitel

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By the Grace of G-d 25th of Sivan, 5726 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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The spiritual and physical go hand in hand together; prepare yourself for your trip to Eretz Yisrael

Baal Teshuvah Visiting Eretz Yisrael

By the Grace of G-d5728Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Trying specific methods of treatment

Medical Advancment Medical Uncertainty Torah Improves Health

By the Grace of G-d 10th of Iyar, 5729 Brooklyn N.Y.

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Kabbalah must be taught through authentic tradition and lived observance; detached interpretation and translation brings distortion; Chassidus offers a clear, faithful path to inner Torah; efforts better spent on revealed Torah that leads to action and prepares for deeperunderstanding.

Chassidism Torah Interpretation Translation

By the Grace of G-d 6th of Shevat 5731 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Torah and Mitzvos benefit mankind and connect us with the Creator

Temptation Commandments Bring Blessings Keeping Commitments

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By the Grace of G-d 22nd of Cheshvan, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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The value of halachic authority; arrange decisions beforehand to implement a peaceful marriage

Vision Halachic Authority Health

By the grace of G-d[Kislev], 5734

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Helping the wounded in Eretz Yisrael; seeing that people care for them will uplift them; unity must be felt tangibly

Humanitarian Aid Jewish Unity Yom Kippur War

By the Grace of G-d10th of Menachem Av, 5734Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Attending a teachers' seminary; dealing with inner conflicts; the belief in fatalism

Paradox of Free Will Ten Mivtzaim Teacher

By the Grace of G-d 14th Menachem Av, 5734 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Open this letter to read the full text.

Peer Pressure The Nine Days Depression

5734

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Torah is the power with which to overcome temptations; a good approach is to dismiss them

Cognitive Shifting Temptation

By the Grace of G-dErev Yud Tes Kislev, 5735Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Marriage is not a mathematical formula; ascertain the primary factors and everything else will fall into place; writings must appeal to the emotions and the intellect; once married and settled you can have influence on brother

Living Example Author Marriage Partner

By the Grace of G-d 11th of Kislev, 5735 Brooklyn, N. Y.

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Open this letter to read the full text.

Dissatifaction

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By the Grace of G-d 6th of Iyar, 5735 Brooklyn, N. Y.

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Advice for concentration during prayer

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By the Grace of G-d Lag B’Omer, 5735 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Taking a look at Jewish history we learn to act as Torah-true Jews

Torah Is Our Life Compromised Judaism Jewish History

By the Grace of G-d25th of Elul, 5735Brooklyn, N. Y.

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Good News is Advancement in Yiddishkeit including helping others; questions of where to study

Choosing a School

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By the Grace of G-d Erev Succos, 5736 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Depression is contrary of Divine service; When Merirus (bitterness) is permitted; Your letter about feeling guilty and sad arrived in the Ten Days of Teshuvah; I hope you dismiss all feelings of sadness

Guilt Depression

By the Grace of G-d21 Tammuz, 5737Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Na'aseh Venishma is a logical approach: Better start an investment based on faith alone when there's no substantial loss

Reasons for Mitzvos Yetzer Hara Bas Mitzva

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Consider the proposal only if the conversion is Halachically true and all else is compatible

Reform Judaism Shidduch Decision Age in Shidduchim

By the Grace of G-d15th of Kislev, 5739Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Like fish in water, Jews can function well only in atmosphere of holiness through Torah observance; Rational understanding unnecessary for it to provide contentment and peace of mind

Nature of a Jew Jewish History

By the Grace of G-d 28th of Av, 5740 Brooklyn, NY

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Is one allowed to seek their own truth when it is contrary to Torah

Na'aseh Venishma Authenticity of Judaism Torah Is Our Life

By the Grace of G-d2nd of Elul, 5740Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Man as the purpose of creation; self-judgment during prayer; controlling vs. eradicating evil; Torah is an eternal guide for Jews; rabbis can help the uneducated

Parshas Shoftim Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Eternity of the Torah

By the Grace of G־d 14th of Teves, 5741 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Education in Australia is a higher priority than moving to Eretz Yisrael; one cannot handle two important priorities; education in the Diaspora strengthens the security of Eretz Yisrael

Refugee Security of Eretz Yisrael Teacher

By the Grace of G-dRosh Chodesh Nissan,5741. Brooklyn, N.Y.