Rebbe Responsa

Faith of a victim; Rising above questioning to deeper attachment to G-d whose essence is beyond comprehension; Those who question Divine justice demonstrate faith in G-d

Widow Condolences Counting the Omer

By the Grace of G-d 5th of Teves, 5732 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Dovid Horowitz

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Elevation of the Soul Eternity of the Soul Condolences

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

Mrs. Ettel Rosen

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Eternity of the Soul Premature Death Elevation of the Soul

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By the Grace of G-d8th of Menachem Av5731. Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. P. Kalms

Mr. P. Kalms: Condolences on your bereavement

Condolences

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By the Grace of G-d25th of Teves, 5731Brooklyn, N.Y.

Miss Yehudis Nay

Strengthening adherence to Torah life brings gratification to departed loved one's soul; daily Jewish living nowadays serves as a much-needed living example and inspiration

Elevation of the Soul Condolences

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By the Grace of G-d 12 of Elul, 5730 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. and Mrs.

A relationship with a loved one is not affected by death, the means of maintaining it changes

Accident Eternity of the Soul Elevation of the Soul

By the Grace of G-d1st day of Chanukah5730. Brooklyn, N.Y.

Condolences; Teaching a Halachah in addition to Kaddish; Teshuvah, as explained in Chassidus, is the Soul returning to the creator and can be done while still alive in this world; Teshuvah and bereavement

Condolences Teshuvah - Return Kaddish

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By the Grace of G-d6th of Kislev, 5730Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. G. Gee

Filling the void after the passing of a parent

Elevation of the Soul Condolences Eternity of the Soul

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By the Grace of G-d 29th of Sivan, ,5727 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Faivesh Mann

Letter of condolences

Condolences

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By the Grace of G-d 24th of Sivan, 5725 Brooklyn, N. Y.

The American Joint Distribution Committee

Consolation upon the passing of Mr. Moses A. Leavitt

JDC Condolences

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By the Grace of G-d 10th of Kislev, 5725 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Esther Leah Klyne

Appreciation of condolences; the inspiration from the month of Kislev

Rebbetzin Chana Condolences Kislev - an Auspicious Month

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By the Grace of G-d 10th of Kislev, 5725 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Dr. Pesach Gedalia Mann

A human being cannot understand the ways of G-d; everything in this world has extreme precision and order; doing something in honor of the deceased

Atoms Elevation of the Soul Soul

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By the Grace of G-d15th of Marcheshvan, 5725Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Sarah Moskowitz

Condolence

Condolences

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By the Grace of G‑d29th of Tishrei 5725Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Appreciation of condolences

Condolences Rebbetzin Chana

By the Grace of G-d25th of Tishrei 5725Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Aaron Dov Sufrin

Appreciation of condolences

Condolences Rebbetzin Chana

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By the Grace of G-d Erev Succoth, 5725 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. E. M. M. Warburg, Chairman Mr. M. A. Leavitt, Exec. Vice-Chairman American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee

Appreciation of condolences

JDC Condolences Rebbetzin Chana

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By the Grace of G-d Erev Succoth, 5725 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. J. Teitelman, President Mr. S. Landau, Vice President Tomche Tmimim Lubavitch

Appreciation of condolences

Rebbetzin Chana Condolences

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By the Grace of G-d4th of Sivan, 5724Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. . . .

Inclusion of others with the bereaved expresses that it is not only the loss of the bereaved rather a loss for all Jews; a blessing for the orphaned daughter

Orphan Condolences

3/5/64

HONORABLE ROBERT F WAGNER

Robert F. Wagner (Mayor NYC): Condolences on the loss of wife; timing of the Rebbe's consolation message

Condolences

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By the Grace of G-d 3rd of Nissan, 5723 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Basya Gorman

After Shiva it is not customary to express traditional condolences; sympathy for the bereaved after mother's passing

Day 485 - Sunday (15 Sivan)Condolences After Shiva

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By the Grace of G-d20th of Cheshvan, 5721Brooklyn, N.Y.

The Lazarov Family

The Lazarov Family: The traditional message of condolences and the double message of comfort it contains; confidence that the family will carry on the father philanthropic example

Day 505 - Motzei Shabbos (5 Tammuz)Condolences

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By the Grace of G-d 5th of Menachem-Av, 5719 Brooklyn, New York

To the Bereaved Family of the lateJacob Lazarov May He Rest in Peace

Lazarov Family: Condolence on passing of father; The deep meaning in the traditional text of consolation; Involvement in building of Kfar Chabad will be a living memorial and source of merit

Day 248 - Wednesday (24 Elul)Memorial Kfar Chabad

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By the Grace of G-d 7th of MarCheshvan, 5719 Brooklyn, New York

Mr. Adolph Schoenbrun

Mr. Adolph Schoenbrun: Consolation on passing of daughter; An explanation of the text of traditional condolences

Day 207 - Thursday (13 Menachem Av)Condolences

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By the Grace of G-d 25th of Adar II, 5714 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Aron Dov Sufrin

Mr. Aron Dov Sufrin: Condolences for father's passing; Obtaining a pension for the widow; Consult Yeshiva staff regarding education; not to disregard a Shidduch proposal because of lack of familiarity with English

Day 82 - Thursday (5 Nissan)Retirement Marriage Partner

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27th of Nissan, 5712 Brooklyn 13, N.Y.

Mr. Benjamin Glazerand the bereaved Glazer Family.

Mr. Benjamin Glazer and Family: The traditional blessing provides double-fold consolation: the soul will be reborn infinitely greater; it never truly departs and remains connected through good deeds of descendants

Day 39 – Wednesday (21 Shevat)Condolences

16 Iyar 5711Brooklyn N. Y.

Miss. Doreen Salzmanc/o Talmud Torah Rabbi M.J. Mendelowitz

Doreen Salzman: Not to question G-d's ways; everything is for the best; father can provide more after death; lead your life in such a way that would please him

Questions on G-d Day 18 – Wednesday (29 Teves)Orphan

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Condolences

His MajestyKing Hassan II of Morocco

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President Ronald Reagan

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Recipient not listed

Mr. . . .

Mrs. Chassia Chiena Peerce

Mrs. Sheyna Reva

Sir Yitzchok Isaac Wolfson, Bt.

To the Bereaved Family of the lateProfessor Hans Joachim Morgenthau

The Family Zippel

Recipient not listed

Mr. . . .

Mr. Pinchas Kalms

Mrs. . . .

Mr. Dovid Horowitz

Mrs. Ettel Rosen

Mr. P. Kalms

Miss Yehudis Nay

Mr. and Mrs.

Rabbi H. Weiner

Mr. G. Gee

Mr. Faivesh Mann

The American Joint Distribution Committee

Mrs. Esther Leah Klyne

Dr. Pesach Gedalia Mann

Mrs. Sarah Moskowitz

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Aaron Dov Sufrin

Mr. E. M. M. Warburg, Chairman Mr. M. A. Leavitt, Exec. Vice-Chairman American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee

Mr. J. Teitelman, President Mr. S. Landau, Vice President Tomche Tmimim Lubavitch

Mr. . . .

HONORABLE ROBERT F WAGNER

Mrs. Basya Gorman

The Lazarov Family

To the Bereaved Family of the lateJacob Lazarov May He Rest in Peace

Mr. Adolph Schoenbrun

Mr. Aron Dov Sufrin

Mr. Benjamin Glazerand the bereaved Glazer Family.

Miss. Doreen Salzmanc/o Talmud Torah Rabbi M.J. Mendelowitz