Rebbe Responsa

By the Grace of G-d8th of Teves, 5747 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Dr. ... Psy.D.

Does a therapist carry the halachic status of a physician? Can human behavior be empirically defined? Dealing with anger and sadness from a physical-spiritual perspective; mitzvos’ impact on health

By the Grace of G-d 9th of Sivan, 5741 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

Lack of happiness is either due to not utilizing one's potential or a tactic of the Yetzer Harah; Yiddishkeit brings inner harmony and joy

Putting Tefillin on Daily Happiness Dissatifaction

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By the Grace of G-d 10th of Cheshvan, 5741 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

How to keep the joy of Tishrei throughout the whole year even in an adverse environment; moving out of Eretz Yisrael

Positive Outlook Happiness Moving

By the Grace of G-dIn the Month of Kislev,In the Days before Chanukah,5739. Brooklyn, N. Y.

To the Sons and Daughters of our people IsraelWho are, at present, in Correctional Institutions1

Message to Incarcerated Jews: The ability to always remain positive and confident of imminent good

Prison The Rebbe's Correspondence Happiness

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By the Grace of G-d28 Cheshvan, 5739Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

Considerations regarding moving; overcome depression by counting your blessings and realizing that you are chosen for Divine service

Checking Tefillin Happiness Depression

By the Grace of G-d 15th of Av, 5738 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

Keeping Mitzvos and bring happy widens the channels for G-d's blessings; purpose of holidays; 15th of Av

Happiness 15 Av Torah Improves Health

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5736

Mr. . . .

Open this letter to read the full text.

Dissatifaction Serve G-d with Joy Happiness

By the Grace of G-d14th of Cheshvan, 5736 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. . . .

Everyone has a Shlichus with the ability to carry it out; a meditation for happiness

Happiness Serve G-d with Joy Everyone has a Shlichus

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By the Grace of G-d4th of Cheshvan, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

How to arouse true joy

Happiness

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5730

Mr.

Serving G-d must be done with joy; sometimes indirect influence could be more affective then direct

Indirect Influence Happiness

By the Grace of G‑d27th of Tishrei, 5728Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Shneur Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Shneur Zalmon Jaffe: G-d must provide reasons to be joyful; Make sure the joy of Yom Tov lasts for the entire year

Writing to the Rebbe Happiness Simchas Torah

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By the Grace of G-d13th of Tishrei, 5728Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Ben Zion Rader

True happiness is one that is permeated with the spirit of Torah and Mitzvos; lesson from Sukkah which envelopes an entire person's entire being

The Sukkah Happiness Simchas Torah

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By the Grace of G-d11th of Adar, 5726Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. . . .

If G-d commands a Jew to be happy he gives him the ability to do so; reflecting on personal blessings; responsibility of a former Yeshiva student to be a joyous example

Adar - Increase In Joy Semicha Anxiety

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By the Grace of G-d 12th of Kislev, 5725 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. . . .

Faith in G-d gets rid of anxiety; true happiness only comes from a life in accordance with Torah

Tzedaka Before Tefillin Checking Tefillin Checking Mezuzah

By the Grace of G‑d 28th of Marcheshvan, 5725 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr.

A feeling of Joy is necessary in all aspects of Judaism, and is especially warranted with Teshuvah; Reasons for joy in your personal life

Happiness Teshuva With Joy

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By the Grace of G-d 18th of Kislev, 5724 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Constant introspection and self-analysis about mood and health must end; Introspection which causes depression comes from wrong place; shidduch requires wholehearted approach, not endless calculations

Marriage Partner Shidduch Decision Depression

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

Mr. ...

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

Learning in Eretz Yisrael Happiness

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B.H. 27th of Tishrei, 5723 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Mindl Feller

Mrs. Mindl Feller: Carrying the joy of Simchas Torah throughout the year; the mirror effect on Hashem's blessings to us

Day 451 - Sunday (9 Iyar)Simchas Torah Happiness

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By the Grace of G‑d21st of Adar I, 5722Brooklyn, New York

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Negative dispostion due to business difficulties; demand of mood improvement and offer of a loan; reason for letter's special delivery

Day 410 - Thursday (23 Adar)The Rebbe's Correspondence Happiness

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By the Grace of G-d11th Adar [II], 5722