The Honorable E.I. KochMayor of the City of New York
NYC Mayor Ed Coch: The right address for community affairs would be the Community Council; the Mayor should desire everyone's well-being; Pesach blessings
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A Rebbe
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Mr. . . .
Why the Rebbe does not move to Eretz Yisrael; everyone has the duty of spreading Judaism in his place
Miss Chaya Rivka Cohen
Letter to a child who wrote "dear Rebbe, I love you"
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Mr. Pesach Lazaroff
Mr. Pesach Lazaroff: In answer to someone “not holding” by a Rebbe but by basic Judaism; Torah is limitless, therefore no Jew could isolate himself from those he can learn a deeper understanding; this is the function of a Rebbe
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Mrs. Ruth Benjamin
Mrs. Ruth Benjamin: The Rebbe cares for his flock, even now; He takes an interest in those who identify with his work and intercedes on their behalf
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Dr. David Kazhdan
Dr. David Kazhdan: Guidance for allow converts to christianity to join Torah classes; Each case must be evaluated individually, based on the likelihood of return and the risk to others; Converts who proselytize or seek validation should be excluded; Those who left Judaism with external motivations may be welcomed if it fosters sincere return; drinking wine with non-observant Jews; mixed Torah classes; our Shepherds never forsake their flock
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Mr. . . .
Explaining various aspects of Chassidism; the importance of learning Pnimius HaTorah; can there be someone like Moshe in our generation; why there was an opposition to Chassidism in previous generations
Dr. Velvl Greene
Becoming a professor; Tzadikim, our faithful shepherds, continue to take care of their flock after their passing
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Mrs. Basia Garelik
Mrs. Basia Garelik: Surprise at prolonged silence, especially regarding daughter's health; personal matters were not discussed with community member; the everlasting and multi-generational nature of a Tzaddik's blessing
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Mr. ...
Correlation between religious weakness and mundane undertakings; Conflict of science and faith; Imagined scientific discipline; Awakening of innate inner faith in reaction to one specific individual's inspiration - analogy of spark and powder keg
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Mr. Elia Hirsch Einbinder
Mr. Elia Hirsch Einbinder: Absolute faith in fulfillment of the Rebbe's blessings which were personally received
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Mrs. . . .
A Jew should put his faith in G-d, the Essence of Goodness; faith brings cure; be cheerful and cheer others
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Morris Morgenstern, Esq.,
Participation in erecting the Ohel; the Rebbe doesn't require a monument, for his actions are enduring; meaning of the monument for us as a visible reminder of inspiration; place to unite with the soul of the Rebbe
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Mr. Joseph Baer
Mr. Joseph Baer: The conviction that you are merely an agent and channel for the Rebbe’s mission gives strength to overcome difficulties, though it may not be immediately evident – a lesson from Eliezer's mission