Rebbe Responsa

By the Grace of G-d 10th of Shevat, 5747 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in the Annual Banquet of Chabad of The Valley

Chabad of The Valley Annual Banquet: The Previous Rebbe's defining traits: boundless Ahavas Yisroel and Mesiras Nefesh; Reaching Jews near and far; A time for reflection

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

Recipient not listed

The blessing of freedom and the obligation it entails; firm resolve overcomes all difficulties

Self-Sacrifice Obligation to Spread Judaism Soviet Union

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By the Grace of G-d21 Tammuz, 5739Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Chaim Hakohen Chaikin

The lesson to be learned from 12 Tammuz that G-d helps those who are determined

Moon Self-Sacrifice 12 Tammuz Lesson

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By the Grace of G-d27th of Sivan, 5739Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Moshe Nachum Lublin

Torah and Mitzvos are the channels for G-d's blessings

Parshas Bechukosai Commandments Bring Blessings Advice

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By the Grace of G-d20th of Sivan, 5734Brooklyn, N.Y.

Prof. J. J. Petuchowski

Prof. J. J. Petuchowski: Clarification of rumor about Mezuzah attributed to the Rebbe; Acute need to save the Jewish Youth from assimilation, the only effective path – full commitment to Torah

Jewish Survival Today's Generation Self-Sacrifice

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By the Grace of G-dIn the Days of Teshuvah1, 5732. Brooklyn, N. Y.

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

Michtov Kloli: “Water-drawers" as the “heads”; even when unable to perform Mitzvos one can achieve communion with G-d; only an objective party can determine if one truly cannot fulfill Mitzvos

Parshas Nitzavim Communion With G-d Jewish Unity

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By the Grace of G-d17th of Sivan, 5724Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Yitzchok Meir Bunim

Lesson from Soviet Jewry; Self-sacrifice in the land of the free

Self-Sacrifice America Soviet Union

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By the Grace of G-dErev Purim, 5724Brooklyn, N.Y.

Miss Chava Frieda Mindel

Choose a school that has greater Yiras Shamayim; a woman had a leading part in the Purim miracle

Choosing a School Self-Sacrifice Women and Purim

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By the Grace of G-d 11th of Adar, 5724 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Chaim Yehuda Jacobs

Mr. Chaim Yehuda Jacobs: One can always improve oneself; the self-sacrifice of the Jews during the Purim miracle

Purim: Self Sacrifice Self-Sacrifice

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By the Grace of G-d 6th of Elul, 5723 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Dr.

Missed opportunity to visit Kfar Chabad; the village’s unique and impactful atmosphere; Lesson from Chassidim coming from behind the Iron Curtain

Day 503 - Thursday (3 Tammuz)Soviet Union Self-Sacrifice

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

Recipient not listed

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-d 5th Chanukah Candle, 5716 .Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in theAnnual Dinner Celebration of theUnited Lubavitcher YeshivothTomchei Tmimim in AmericaG-d bless you all

ULY Dinner: Chanukah lesson – Yeshivoth are not immune to defilement; Preserving an environment of love and fear of G-d requires self-sacrifice; Lubavitch students are modern Hasmoneans; Merit of support.

Day 116 - Wednesday (9 Iyar)Beis HaMikdash Self-Sacrifice

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By the Grace of G-d 19th of Adar II, 5714 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

The Purim story reveals how Jews regardless of backgrounds and level are capable of spiritual transformation and revival when their inner power is revealed and activated. When sincere self-sacrifice to obtain this is demonstrated, G-d responds by miraculously removing all evil decrees and hardships

Purim: No Jew Is Too Far Purim: Self Sacrifice Day 82 - Thursday (5 Nissan)

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

Mr. ...

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

ב"הPurim 5712 Brooklyn N.Y.

The Study Group

The Study Group: A Purim message: We must stay faithful and do G-d's Commandments even though they seem illogical

Additional Purim Lessons Day 34 – Friday (16 Shevat)Self-Sacrifice

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By the Grace of G-dAugust 26, 1948

Mr. Benjamin Horowitz,*

Mr. Benjamin Horowitz: Answers to questions regarding content in Talks and Tales: Two types of reward for Mitzvah observance; Rationale for Rabbi Yochanan’s request "give me Jabneh and its scholars"

Day 293 - Motzei Shabbos (24 Cheshvan)Parshas Eikev Destruction of the Temple