Rebbe Responsa

Purim-Koton, 5711

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5714

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How a Jew can find true joy in his life's destiny of Torah and Mitzvos; The tremendous descent of the soul and the compensation of the ascent which follows; The "folly" of neglecting this purpose

Day 203 - Sunday (9 Menachem Av)

By the Grace of G-d16th of Shevat, 5714Brooklyn, N.Y.

Logic dictates a Divine order to the cosmos where every component serves a purpose; G-d provided humanity with guidance to harmonize with this system; The public revelation at Sinai and unbroken transmission of Torah through generations offers scientific proof of its Divine origin; the Seven Noahide Laws; Separation due to religious incompatibility is not the right solution

Religious Compatibility Atoms Divorce

By the Grace of G-d 6th of Av, 5716Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Financial concerns are not a valid reason to compromise on children's Jewish education; Money issues can be dealt with later but spiritual harm is difficult to rectify: G-d provides money for education beyond one's set livelihood

Day 127 - Sunday (20 Iyar)Jewish School Tuition

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By the Grace of G-d8th of Elul, 5717Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Finding a suitable Yeshiva and obtaining father’s support; Making a living even after full time Torah study

Day 157 - Tuesday (21 Sivan)Commandments Brings Parnassa Choosing a School

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

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Blessings upon engagement; Establishing home on foundation of Torah, even with perceived difficulty

Day 165 - Wednesday (29 Sivan)Foundation of Marriage Wedding Blessing

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By the Grace of G-d23rd of Sivan,5718 Brooklyn, N. Y.

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The question of persuading a yeshiva student to attend college - Inner conflict should be avoided; The material benefits are not guaranteed but spiritual dangers are certain

Day 187 - Thursday (21 Tammuz)Attending Yeshivah Internal Conflict

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By the Grace of G-d 1st of Marcheshvan, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Guidance for an ongoing shidduch acquaintance; Choosing a nusach for children’s davening; The accuracy of Nusach Ari

Dating Day 206 - Wednesday (12 Menachem Av)Changing Nusach Hatefilah

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By the Grace of G-d 7th of Marcheshvan, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

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Moving to Copenhagen for a teaching job and possible language barrier there; Learning Shechita; Consult with Rabbi Chaikin, our representative

Day 258 - Monday (7 Tishrei)Shechita Teacher

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By the Grace of G-d 21st of Marcheshvan, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

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Divine Providence in regards to medical matters even when incognizant; Periodically check with eye specialist in case of new discoveries

Divine Providence Eye Health Medical Advancment

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By the Grace of G-d27th of Sivan [5719]Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Organizations should publish activity reports; Divesting a Jewish cooperative organization of its religious nature, so as to avoid ipso facto recognition of non-halachic Jewish movements

Day 243 - Friday (19 Elul)Compromised Judaism Reform Judaism

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By the Grace of G-d Chol Hamoed Succoth, 5724 Brooklyn, N. Y.

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Anxiety and lack of confidence have no place according to the teachings of Chassidus; Offer for partial scholarship to complete graduate studies

Day 318 - Wednesday (20 Kislev)

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By the Grace of G-d 3rd Light of Chanukah, 5722 Brooklyn, N. Y.

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Perceived difficulties of studying at yeshiva and dormitory life are fully or partially inventions of the Yetzer Hora; challenges are overcome with determination, enabling future success

Yetzer Hara Boarding School Difficulty in Torah Learning

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By the Grace of G-d 27th of Shevat, 5723 Brooklyn, N. Y.

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Solid years of study in Yeshiva without distraction before entering the business world; the benefits of Torah study for the mind

Day 475 - Wednesday (4 Sivan)Torah Study Purpose of a Yeshiva

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By the Grace of G‑d 15th of Kislev, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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The auspicious days of Kislev; learning in one of the Yeshivos in the holy land

Learning in Eretz Yisrael Happiness

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By the Grace of G-dLag B'Omer, 5724Brooklyn, N. Y.

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Letter to fiance; scholarship arrangement; consult with experts and friends about buying a house; Lag B’omer activities

Buying a House Lag B'Omer Outings

By the Grace of G-d 5th of Menachem Av, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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When someone is on the bottom of the wheel of fortune they are soon to rise; faith in G-d and fulfilling His commandment draws down the blessings; advancing Torah and Mitzvos to hasten the redemption

The Three Weeks Anxiety Financial Strain

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By the Grace of G-d 25th of Nissan, 5725 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Interfaith dialogue does not strengthen Judaism, rather accomplishes the opposite; The detrimental example set by a Rabbi who thoroughly studies other faiths

Adolescence Interfaith Dialogue

By the Grace of G-d 18th of Adar II, 5725 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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True harmony is when the physical is subservient to the spiritual; the seeming paradox of consciously striving for humility; what is true humility and how is it achieved

The Purim Campaign Moshe Humility

By the Grace of G-d 2nd of Sivan, 5729 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Orthodox Judaism excludes all apologetic ideologies; the power and vigor of youth should not be underestimated; The important role of our youth, even in doing “small” actions

Nuclear Orthodoxy Power of Youth

By the Grace of G-d8th Day of Chanukah, 5730Brooklyn, N. Y.

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Upcoming birthday and inspiration from the Chanukah lights; Joining 'Encounter with Chabad' in NY

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By the Grace of G-d 3rd of Tammuz, 5730 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Blessings for success in education work

Working in Education

By the Grace of G-dChanukah, 5732Brooklyn, N.Y.

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The organic necessity of Jewish distinctiveness: each nation has its purpose, and Jews violating their unique role—particularly through intermarriage—causes profound damage

Hellenism

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By the Grace of G-d Rosh Chodesh Shevat, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Inner meaning of the birthday wish “long and happy days and years”; reflection on Psalm 61

Birthday

By the Grace of G-dErev Shavuos, 5736Brooklyn, N.Y.

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By the Grace of G-d9th of Adar II, 5736Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Einstein's theory of relativity as a solution the religion vs science issues; Mordechai’s defiance of Haman was the most improbable approach but brought total reversal; unwavering Judaism, not ‘practicality’, ensures Jewish survival

Purim: Jewish Advocacy Purim: Not Kneeling Theory of Relativity

By the Grace of G‑d17 Menachem Av, 5737Brooklyn N. Y.

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How the diaspora can most effectively support the Holy Land; Begin's open Jewish identity and kosher practices during Washington visit earned respect and established rapport

Jimmy Carter Aliyah

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By the Grace of G-d 4th of Adar II, 5738 Brooklyn, N. Y.

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Choosing a career based off advice and familiarity; the impact of financial stability on finding a match; how to deal with laziness

Efforts to find a Shidduch Laziness Choosing a Career

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By the Grace of G-d4th of Shevat, 5739Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Comparative religion or interfaith projects are against halacha; Even presenting contrasts causes confusion and serves no beneficial purpose; Have tefillin checked

Checking Tefillin Interfaith Dialogue

By the Grace of G-d 17th of Shevat, 5740 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Social work fused with warmth and care; the therapeutic benefits of encouraging religious patients in their faith; trust in G-d brings inner healing and helps overcome inner discord

Psychotherapy Therapist Anxiety

By the Grace of G-d 18th of Adar, 5743 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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A Loan from the Rebbe; Trust in G-d while pursuing natural channels for income; Keeping channels of Torah and mitzvot open; Supporting sacred causes through personal example when unable to give financially is truer support

Havdalah Letter in Sefer Torah Financial Strain

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By the Grace of G-d 25th of Tammuz, 5742 Brooklyn, N. Y.

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Clarifying a misunderstanding of the Rebbe’s views on how to neutralize terror emanating from Lebanon; firm military resolve will deter terrorism without resorting to bloodshed, even among the terrorists themselves

Security of Eretz Yisrael Terrorism

By the Grace of G‑d25th of Shevat, 5746Brooklyn, N. Y.

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Natural tendencies can, and sometimes should, be changed; hardships are not comprehensible; biological irregularities can be artificially stimulated

Therapist Orientation Biology

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B. H. 21 Adar II, 5746Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Clarity on Torah’s position on homosexuality; Mistake of accepting it because it’s “natural”; Torah wouldn’t demand someone to overcome something which is not in his control

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