Rebbe Responsa

By the Grace of G-d 8th of Iyar, 5745 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

Must pray for yourself, not just the Jewish people; the worth of an individual

By the Grace of G-d2nd of Elul, 5740Brooklyn, N.Y.

Miss . . .

Man as the purpose of creation; self-judgment during prayer; controlling vs. eradicating evil; Torah is an eternal guide for Jews; rabbis can help the uneducated

Parshas Shoftim Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Eternity of the Torah

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

Recipient not listed

G-d's existence; Talking to G-d.

Commandments Bring Blessings Existence of G-d Prayer

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

Recipient not listed

G-d’s existence; the meaning of prayer

Prayer Existence of G-d

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By the Grace of G-d25 Menachem Av, 5738Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Yitzchok Yosef Paley

Foreign thoughts during prayer

Prayer Foreign Thoughts

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By the Grace of G-d 14 Tammuz, 5738 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

Changing from well established Jewish customs

Jewish Customs Judge Prayer

By the Grace of G-dIsru-Chag, 24th of Tishrei, 5738Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

The prayers were made with prophetic inspiration and should not be amended

Prayer

5734

Mrs. . . .

New home in Jerusalem which is called Sha'ar Hashamayim; one that moves should continue activities in his former haunts

Chanukas HaBayis Prayer Jerusalem

By the Grace of G-d14th of Elul, 5734 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

Ideas to reflect upon before beginning to pray

Prayer Elevation of the Soul

10th of Kislev, 5734

To the students:

Why the Amida is called Shmoneh Esrei while it has nineteen blessings

Prayer Numbers

By the Grace of G‑dIn the Month of ElulChodesh Horachamim, 5733Brooklyn, N. Y.

To the Boysand to the GirlsParticipants in the Tezdokoh CampaignG‑d Bless you

Boys & Girls: Fulfilling the Mitzvah of Tzedoko; the special significance of Elul

Prayer Significance of Tzedakah The King in the Field

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B.H. 6th of Iyar, 5733*Brooklyn, N.Y.

Miss …

To a young woman struggling to concentrate on davening: praying with (or at the same time as) the minyan; an open siddur; pre-davening Tzedakah

Prayer

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

Mr. H. Gleich

Explanation of the Divine names in the prayer text; preparatory study before prayer

Torah Interpretation Obligation to learn Chassidus Divine Names

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By the Grace of G‑d 10th of Iyar, 5725 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. & Mrs. Reuven Solomon

Regular prayer attunes the mind and heart towards a consciousness of G-d and peace of mind; prayer and education

Trust in G-d Prayer

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B. H. 22nd of Adar, 5723Brooklyn, N.Y.

Dr. Simcha Neuschloss1Educational Director

Dr. Simcha Neuschloss: Teaching children to Daven, by reciting certain selections and skipping; An opportune time to become more acquainted with Chabad

Day 481 - Wednesday (11 Sivan)Methods of Education Prayer

By the Grace of G-d10th of Adar, 5723Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Meyer Haber

Mr. Meyer Haber: Healing can be brought by prayer but also by practical and every day observance; Contacting a Rabbi in the Eretz Yisrael

Day 480 - Tuesday (10 Sivan)Reasons for Mitzvos Torah Improves Health

By the Grace of G-d13th of Tishrei, 5723Brooklyn, N.Y.

Dr. ...

Unfortunate Supreme Court decision against Regents Prayer; Prayer at home vs. school; Our obligation to strengthen faith amongst non-Jews; Antisemitic polemic

Day 449 - Friday (7 Iyar)Antisemitism Parenting

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B.H. 3rd of Tammuz, 5722Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Elchonon Zvi Gorman

Mr. Elchonon Zvi Gorman: Recent difficulties in Yeshiva may be due to move to the Holy Land; affinity to Nigleh over Chassidus which can be utilized

Day 429 - Tuesday (13 Nissan)Prayer Nigla

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By the Grace of G-d 9th of Iyar, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Belief in G-d's benevolent Providence regardless of life experiences lets one see open good; activities on behalf of others bring self-confidence, fulfillment and more; the historical and present-day role of Kohanim

Role of a Kohen Self-Confidence Prayer

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By the Grace of G-d 28th of Adar I, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Miss Carmela Kantor

Receipt of Siddur; Efforts - especially of youth - are bound to bring success; same applies to "Love of a fellow Jew"

Effort Brings Success Prayer Power of Youth

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By the Grace of G-d25th of Adar, 5718Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Benjamin Saacks

Mr. Benjamin Saacks: Rectifying a past issue with personal davening; Pesach wishes for freedom - especially in matters of Parnassah

Day 257 - Sunday (6 Tishrei)Tikkunim Prayer

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By the Grace of G-d 4 Elul 5711 Brooklyn 13, N.Y.

To the President and Officers Congregation Ahavas Achim Lubavitch

Congregation Ahavas Achim Lubavitch: Asking requests from G-d should be in compliance with His instructions; Jews always prayed separately; Upholding the values of Lubavitch in a shul that bears the name

The Function of a Shul Prayer Day 22 – Sunday (4 Shevat 5785)

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Miss . . .

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Mr. Yitzchok Yosef Paley

Mr. . . .

Mr. . . .

Mrs. . . .

Mr. . . .

To the students:

To the Boysand to the GirlsParticipants in the Tezdokoh CampaignG‑d Bless you

Miss …

Mr. H. Gleich

Mr. &amp; Mrs. Reuven Solomon

Dr. Simcha Neuschloss1Educational Director

Mr. Meyer Haber

Dr. ...

Mr. Elchonon Zvi Gorman

Recipient not listed

Miss Carmela Kantor

Mr. Benjamin Saacks

To the President and Officers Congregation Ahavas Achim Lubavitch

Mr. & Mrs. Reuven Solomon