Rebbe Responsa

By the Grace of G-dRosh Chodesh Kislev, 5749Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in theEleventh Annual Dinner ofLubavitch of Colorado

Spread Yiddishkeit even to so-called "outsiders" in a growing measure; the message of a leap-year Chanukah

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By the Grace of G‑dThird1 Day ofParshas Vayeishev,202 Kislev, 5746Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the Sons and Daughters ofOur People Israel, Everywhere,G‑d bless you all!

Lessons from the Chanukah lights: spreading G-dliness; increasing every day; shining outside; special time to do a Mitzvah; women don't work at this time

Jewish Women Chanukah - Steady Increase Chanukah Lesson

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By the Grace of G-d3rd of Teves, 5744Brooklyn, N. Y.

Prof. . . .

G-d steadily increases His revealed blessings as in the Chanukah Candles

Chanukah Lesson

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By the Grace of G‑dErev Shabbos1 Kodesh andErev Chanukah,2 5743Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the Sons and Daughters ofOur People Israel, Everywhere,G‑d Bless you all!

Michtav Kloli: What the Menorah’s light teaches about transforming the material world, the need for constant growth, and reaching out to those unaware of their Jewish identity

Candle Chanukah - Spread Judaism Chanuka - Light Up the Darkness

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By the Grace of G-d11th of Teves, 5741Brooklyn, N.Y.

R. F.

The Chanuka message to incarcerated Jews; a response to a Jew struggling with her identity

Nature of a Jew Jewish Pride Hellenism

By the Grace of G-d Kislev, 5741 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Recipient not listed

The message of the Chanukah lights

Chanuka - Light Up the Darkness Chanukah Lesson Chanukah - Steady Increase

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By the Grace of G‑d On the eve of Chanukah, 5741 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To all Participants in the Public Lighting of the Chanukah Menorah in the U.S.A.

Public Menorah Lightings: The Chanukah lights are a symbol of the triumph of freedom over oppression, spirit over matter, and light over darkness

Chanukah Lesson America Public Menorah Lightings

By the Grace of G-d 18th Teves, 5740 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Prof. . . .

Chanukah; "Know Him in all your ways"

Chanukah - Steady Increase Living Example Know Him in All Your Ways

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

Mr. Naftali Deutsch

The lesson from Chanukah about doing more than one pledges

Partnership Action Chanukah - Steady Increase

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By the Grace of G‑d17th of Teves, 5740Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Reuven Dovid Kimball

The result of the Chanukah Mesiras Nefesh

Chanukah - Spiritual Strength Chanukah Lesson

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By the Grace of G-d 7th of Teves, 5740 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr.

Building a Shikun Chabad in Jerusalem; eight symbolizes the supernatural; the extraordinary aspects of Chanukah, Shemini Atzeres and the Mikdash, a “wild” project

Hellenism Jerusalem Chanukah Lesson

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By the Grace of G-dRosh Chodesh Kislev, 5740 Brooklyn, N. Y.

To All Participants in "Celebration 79"dedicating the Tanenbaum Lubavitch Outreach Center

Lessons from Chanukah

Chanukah - Steady Increase Chanukah Lesson Chanukah and Education

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By the Grace of G-d Rosh Chodesh Kislev 5740 Brooklyn, N. Y.

The Students of the Landow Yeshiva

A Chanukah lesson about not being discouraged

Hardships Chanukah Lesson Chanukah and Education

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By the Grace of G-d11th of Kislev, 5739Brooklyn, New York

Mr. & Mrs.

Lessons learnt from the liberation of the Alter Rebbe founder of Chabad, and his son and successor the Mitteler Rebbe.

America Chanukah Lesson Chanukah - Steady Increase

By the Grace of G-d11th of Kislev, 5739Brooklyn, N.Y.

Miss

Lessons learnt from Chanukah in ones day to day life.

Judaism in Eretz Yisrael Jerusalem The Exodus

By the Grace of G-d15 Kislev, 5738Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Jewish Detainees Everywhere1G-d be with you -

A message to Jewish Detainees : Trust in Hashem’s Good, even in times of darkness; As is relevant to the both the national and personal Golus

Prison Exile Chanukah Lesson

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By the Grace of G-d14 Kislev, 5737Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

Not doing business on Shabbos brings success (as evidenced by the Chanuka miracle); giving advice

Chanukah Lesson Business on Shabbos Advice

By the Grace of G-d20th of Kislev, 5736Brooklyn, N.Y.

Sora Brackman

Women brought about the Chanuka miracle; lessons from Chanukah

Chanukah - Steady Increase Chanuka - Light Up the Darkness Chanukah Lesson

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By the Grace of G-d 20th of Kislev, 5736 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Agudas Neshei Ubnois Chabad*

Women brought about the Chanuka miracle; lessons from Chanukah

The Neshek Camaign Chanukah - Spread Judaism Women in the Chanukah Miracle

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By the Grace of G-d 10th of Kislev, 5736 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Dobra Baila Schlanger

Women brought about the Chanuka miracle; the lessons derived from Chanukah

Women in the Chanukah Miracle Chanukah Lesson Chanuka - Light Up the Darkness

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By the Grace of G-d10th of Kislev, 5736Brooklyn, N. Y.

To the Students of the 2nd GradeLandow Yeshiva Center

The perfection on a previous day is not good for the following day, a lesson from chanukah

Chanukah - Steady Increase Chanukah Lesson

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By the Grace of G-d Rosh Chodesh Kislev, 5736. Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Ruth Benjamin

One must always increase in acomplishments

Chanukah - Steady Increase Chanukah Lesson

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By the Grace of G-d Rosh Chodesh Kislev, 5736Brooklyn, N. Y.

To All Participants in the Celebration Dinner of the Lubavitch Foundation in Glasgow, Scotland

Chanukah teaches us that the spiritual is what counts; to light up the darkness; always to increase

Scottish Jewry Chanukah - Steady Increase Chanukah - Spiritual Strength

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By the Grace of G-dErev Rosh Chodesh Shevat,5734. Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. and Mrs. Yehoshua Pinchas haKohenand Chaso Chiene Peerce

The Chassidic emphasis on inspired brightness; the connection between Chanukah and Yud Shevat; the unique medium of song and melody

Role of a Kohen Nigun Singer

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By the Grace of G‑dRosh Chodesh Teves,5734. Brooklyn, N.Y.

Dr. Yitzchok Issac Moskowitz

Open this letter to read the full text.

Chanukah Lesson Jewish Pride Yom Kippur War

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By the Grace of G-d5th Chanukah Light, 5734Brooklyn, N. Y.

To the Sons and Daughters of Our People Israel, Everywhere -G-d bless you

Michtov Kloli: The rededication on Chanukah, and other Chanukah lessons; the guiding principals of Chanukah

Chanukah - Spiritual Strength Chanuka - Light Up the Darkness Chanukah Lesson

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By the Grace of G-d Erev Chanukah, 5734 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To Each and All of the Boys,and Each and All of the Girls,of pre-Bar (Bas) Mitzvah Age,EverywhereG-d bless you!

Open this letter to read the full text.

Chanukah Lesson

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By the Grace of G-d Chanukah, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Pinchas Meir Kalms

Mr. Pinchas Meir Kalms: Insights into the essence of the Chanukah miracle; the purity of Torah must be ensured

Standards of Lubavitch Institutions Lubavitch Center Immigration

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By the Grace of G-d 20th of Kislev, 5732 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Pinchus Arye Halevi Ash

Mr. Pinchus Arye Halevi Ash: Continue studies at the Yeshiva; 3 lessons from the Mitzvo of the Chanukah lights.

Chanukah - Steady Increase Chanuka - Light Up the Darkness 19 Kislev and Chanukah

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By the Grace of G-d20th of Kislev, 5732Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the Students ofRabbi Alter Bentzion Metzger1

Students of Rabbi Metzger: Lessons learned from Chanukah; the significant role of Jewish women

Role of Jewish Women Chanuka - Light Up the Darkness Chanukah - Steady Increase

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[Kislev] 5730

Mrs.

Acknowledgment for the gift of a sculpted Menorah; lesson from the Chanukah lights; always add in light

Chanukah Lesson Sculpture

By the Grace of G-d25th of Teves, 5730Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

Chanukah lesson: When spreading light, the source of light must also be pure

Compromised Judaism Chanukah Gelt Chanukah Lesson

By the Grace of G-d21st of Kislev, 5730Brooklyn, N. Y.

Miss Chaya Devorah Plotkin: Chanukah’s timeless message of strength to stand against depraved societal trends despite being in the minority; The vital importance of maintaining Jewish modesty standards

Chanukah Lesson Hellenism Modesty

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By the Grace of G-d3rd Teves, 5728Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Why Chanukah lights are displayed outside: A reminder to never feel ashamed of being an observant Jew and to spread Judaism publicly without fear, for a little light triumphs over much darkness

Jewish Pride Chanukah Lesson Chanuka - Light Up the Darkness

By the Grace of G-d8th Day of Chanukah, 5726Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

Descendant from Lubavitcher stock; the Jews were determined not to be influenced by the Greeks

Compromised Judaism Chanukah Lesson Hellenism

By the Grace of G-d 20th of Kislev, 5725 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Mirrell

Women's role in the story of Chanukah; relationship with one's parents when in conflict with the Shulchan Aruch

Honoring Parents Women in the Chanukah Miracle Chanukah Lesson

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By the Grace of G-d8th Chanukah Light, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the Neshei uBnois Chabad, EverywhereG-d bless you All

The message of the Chanukah Lights; Jewish women safeguard the sanctity of the Jewish home

Role of Jewish Women Women in the Chanukah Miracle Chanukah Lesson

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By the Grace of G-d Chanukah, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the Participants in the 20th Annual Testimonial Dinner of the Beth Rivkah Girls School for Girls

The message of the Chanukah Lights; Jewish women safeguard the sanctity of the Jewish home

Beis Rivkah New York Chanukah Lesson Support for Educational Institutions

B.H. 4th of Shevat, 5723 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Miss Hinda Malka Jaffe

Miss Hinda Malka Jaffe: The conducive affect of joy on all activities; completing studies and exam; Inner reason for the custom of placing the Shamash above the other candles

Day 469 - Thursday (27 Iyar)Chanukah Lesson Serve G-d with Joy

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By the Grace of G-d7th of Teveth, 5722Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Chaim Yakob Lipchitz

Mr. Chaim Yakob Lipchitz:(Continuation of Jerusalem Sculpture Garden Issue) The place of spiritual expression and art in Torah Judaism; apparent discrepancy regarding Cherubim; maintaining the spirit of Jerusalem in which every Jew has a personal stake; reminder from Chanukah of our battle against foreign cultures

Chanukah Lesson Day 398 - Motzei Shabbos (11 Adar)Destruction of the Temple

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By the Grace of G-dChanukah, 5722

Recipient not listed

To live as a Jew in modern times with conviction, as in the days of Chanukah; "Age of the Universe" poses no conflict between Torah and Science, for science is theoretical (illustrated by inherent contradictions between theories) whereas Torah is truth

Evolution Torah and Science Alignment Day 395 - Wednesday (8 Adar)

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By the Grace of G-d Chanukah, 5716 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Public Letter: The unconditional resistance needed to protect the purity of the home, Yeshiva, and synagogue from modern-day darkness which threatens to engulf the world

Day 116 - Wednesday (9 Iyar)Self-Sacrifice Chanukah Lesson

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By the Grace of G-d23rd of Kislev, 5716Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Richter

Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Richter: Continuation of the Chanukah struggle in modern times, as the Jewish home is today’s Sanctuary and we battle the forces of darkness.

Chanukah Lesson Day 379 - Monday (22 Shevat)

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By the Grace of G-d 23rd of Kislev, 5716 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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The Jewish people continue the Chanukah struggle, carrying the light of Torah and mitzvos against overwhelming darkness. The Jewish home is today’s Sanctuary.

Day 115 - Tuesday (8 Iyar)Sanctuary Within Chanuka - Light Up the Darkness

By the Grace of G-d Chanukah, 5715 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

The Chanukah lights as a model for spreading Torah and mitzvos outward with increasing intensity; The journalist’s unique responsibility to use the enduring power of the written word for spiritual impact

Journalist The Nature of Mitzvos Reasons for Mitzvos

By the Grace of G-d1st Day of Chanukah5712 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Julius Stulman

Mr. Julius Stulman: Chanukah lesson: Faith above intellect

Chanukah and Education Chanukah Lesson Chanukah - G-d's Torah

ב"ה Kislev 19 5711

Mr. Julius Stulman

Mr. Julius Stulman: Chanukah — Yud Tes Kislev parallel: despite all odds we can spread light; the Rebbe Rayatz kindled lights everywhere; what is in the name Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch

Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch The Previous Rebbe Day 8 (19 Teves 5785)

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ב"ה5th Chanukah Candle, 5709

Mr. Julius Stulman

Mr. Julius Stulman: Chanukah celebrates a dual miracle, with different forms of observance ; teaching us that material blessings must translate themselves into spiritual life

Day 321 - Motzei Shabbos (23 Kislev)Chanukah Lesson

Kislev 24, 5708

Mr. Julius Stulman

Julius Stulman: The difference between Sabbath and Chanukah candles and its message of spreading truth to the outside

Day 272 - Motzei Shabbos (26 Tishrei)Chanukah Lesson Chanukah - Spread Judaism

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Recipient not listed

Chanukah Message for Children: The story of the Hasmoneans, repeated in our lives - the distress, the fight, and the triumph!

Day 182 - Motzei Shabbos (16 Tammuz)Chanukah Lesson

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Chanukah Lesson

To All Participants in theEleventh Annual Dinner ofLubavitch of Colorado

To the Sons and Daughters ofOur People Israel, Everywhere,G‑d bless you all!

Prof. . . .

To the Sons and Daughters ofOur People Israel, Everywhere,G‑d Bless you all!

R. F.

Recipient not listed

To all Participants in the Public Lighting of the Chanukah Menorah in the U.S.A.

Prof. . . .

Mr. Naftali Deutsch

Mr. Reuven Dovid Kimball

Mr.

To All Participants in "Celebration 79"dedicating the Tanenbaum Lubavitch Outreach Center

The Students of the Landow Yeshiva

Mr. &amp; Mrs.

Miss

To All Jewish Detainees Everywhere1G-d be with you -

Mr. . . .

Sora Brackman

Agudas Neshei Ubnois Chabad*

Mrs. Dobra Baila Schlanger

To the Students of the 2nd GradeLandow Yeshiva Center

Mrs. Ruth Benjamin

To All Participants in the Celebration Dinner of the Lubavitch Foundation in Glasgow, Scotland

Mr. and Mrs. Yehoshua Pinchas haKohenand Chaso Chiene Peerce

Dr. Yitzchok Issac Moskowitz

To the Sons and Daughters of Our People Israel, Everywhere -G-d bless you

To Each and All of the Boys,and Each and All of the Girls,of pre-Bar (Bas) Mitzvah Age,EverywhereG-d bless you!

Mr. Pinchas Meir Kalms

Mr. Pinchus Arye Halevi Ash

To the Students ofRabbi Alter Bentzion Metzger1

Mrs.

Mr. . . .

Miss Chaya Devorah Plotkin

Recipient not listed

Mr. . . .

Mrs. Mirrell

To the Neshei uBnois Chabad, EverywhereG-d bless you All

To the Participants in the 20th Annual Testimonial Dinner of the Beth Rivkah Girls School for Girls

Miss Hinda Malka Jaffe

Mr. Chaim Yakob Lipchitz

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Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Richter

Recipient not listed

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Mr. Julius Stulman

Mr. Julius Stulman

Mr. Julius Stulman

Mr. Julius Stulman

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Mr. & Mrs.