Rebbe Responsa

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

Mrs. ...

Jewish way of life is the essence and natural tendency of every Jew; an intelligent person would streamline his lifestyle with his inner drive; the secret of historical Jewish survival

By the Grace of G-d5th of Cheshvan, 5742Brooklyn, N. Y.

Dr. . . .

Every Jew must practice Judaism; the reason this is not evident is for freedom of choice

Free Will Secularity Nature of a Jew

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5741

Miss . . .

A Jew is always a Jew; a Jew should however choose to live with true Torah standards; the best for the soul

Nature of a Jew Free Will Torah Is Nourishment for the Soul

By the Grace of G-d 8th of Adar, 5740 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. J. Lundy

Proof of G-d's existence and authenticity of Torah

Role of Jewish Women Hardships Divine Providence

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By the Grace of G-d5734

Mr. . . .

Remaining positive despite Holocaust; An intrinsically good world with free choice; Survivors have divine purpose to carry on work on greater scale

Free Will Suffering Holocaust

By the Grace of G-d10th of Menachem Av, 5734Brooklyn, N.Y.

Miss . . .

Attending a teachers' seminary; dealing with inner conflicts; the belief in fatalism

Paradox of Free Will Ten Mivtzaim Teacher

By the Grace of G‑dIn the Days of Selichos5715. Brooklyn, N.Y.

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

Michtov Kloli: Man’s ability to elevate creation to its G-dly purpose, and his free choice to act destructively; Choice must be illuminated by Torah; The role of intellect; facing one’s inner judge on Rosh Hashanah; a lesson from nuclear energy on the soul’s unlimited creative power

Nuclear Day 113 - Sunday (6 Iyar)Free Will

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By the Grace of G-d 3rd Elul, 5715Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Tzedakah given with faith brings blessing regardless of amount; One who believes that G-d controls life and livelihood must act consistently and not violate Shabbos in pursuit of income; The apparent contradiction of those who seem to profit from working on Shabbos.

Day 110 - Thursday (3 Iyar)Business on Shabbos Faith Improves Health

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By the Grace of G-d18th day of Sivan, 5715Brooklyn, N.Y.

Dr. Miriam Sachs

Dr. Miriam Sachs: Complexity of religious life must be founded on simple and absolute faith; delaying observance to pursue a personal spiritual path weakens connection to G-d and obscures clarity; human intellect cannot bridge the infinite gap to the Creator

Atoms Day 106 - Sunday (29 Nissan)Botany

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By the Grace of G-d 8th of Tishrei, 5715 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr.

Clarifications about the Rebbe’s sicha on a Jew's instinctive aversion to sin; The role of free will in earning reward despite natural instincts; Encouragement to continue learning both revealed and mystical Torah.

The Rebbe's Talks Two Souls Inadvertent Sin

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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