Rebbe Responsa

ב"ה3 Tishrei 5711 Sept. 14, 1950

Mr. Julius Stulman

Mr. Julius Stulman: Bound with the Rebbe with an unbreakable bond; when the head is in good order the rest of the body can be well; starting off the year on the right foot

Day 5 (16 Teves 5785)Hiskashrus The Previous Rebbe

ב"ה 12 Cheshvan 5711Brooklyn, N.Y.

Rev. L. Sufrin: Shidduch with an elderly bachelor; human attempt is crucial for marriage; Turning to the Rebbe for his advice is not a bother; if you want to do something in return, influence others to strengthen their connection to Torah and Mitzvos

The Three Loves Marriage Partner Day 6 (17 Teves 5785)

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By the Grace of G-d22 Cheshvan, 5711November 2, 1950

Mr. . .

My opinions correspond with those of with my father-in-law; spiritual growth cannot be sacrificed for material gain; central leadership of local schools; those that work in the institutions of my father-in-law will see extra success

School Management Compromise in Education Working in Education

ב"ה 19 Kislev 5711

Recipient not listed

The triumph of 19 Kislev; now it’s clear that Chassidism is a vital necessity for our entire people; Chassidism is not an exclusive philosophy for any particular group

Chassidism Day 8 (19 Teves 5785)Spreading Chassidus

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ב"ה Kislev 19 5711

Mr. Julius Stulman

Mr. Julius Stulman: Chanukah — Yud Tes Kislev parallel: despite all odds we can spread light; the Rebbe Rayatz kindled lights everywhere; what is in the name Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch

Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch The Previous Rebbe Day 8 (19 Teves 5785)

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4th Chanukah Light 5711 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Dr. Joseph J. Schwartz1

Dr. Joseph J. Schwartz (JDC): Cooperation between Chabad and the JDC; moving to a new position but not forgetting the old one

Day 9 (20 Teves 5785)UJA JDC

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7th Chanukah Light, 5711Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Ben Platt Platt Music Corp.

Mr. Ben Platt: The vital educational work and dire financial status of Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch and its activities in North Africa

Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch Day 9 (20 Teves 5785)Moroccan Jewry

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ב”ה22 Teveth 5711([Dec]. 31, 1950)Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Julius Stulman

Mr. Julius Stulman: Every journey has a deeper purpose; the custom of Shlichus Mitzvah.

Traveling Day 9 (20 Teves 5785)

ב"ה24 Teveth 5711January 2, 1951Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

All faiths agree that it is essential to preserve one's health; the specialist in preserving Jewish male life prescribes donning Tefillin daily

Self-Care Tefillin and Health Day 10 (21 Teves 5785)

ב"ה 1 Shevat 5711 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Joint Distribution Committee

Joint Distribution Committee: Obtaining Shmurah flour for Pesach

Mivtza Matza JDC Day 10 (21 Teves 5785)

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ב"הShevat 2, 5711Jan. 9, 1951Brooklyn, N.Y.

Joint Distribution Committee

Joint Distribution Committee: Obtaining Shmurah flour for Pesach

Mivtza Matza JDC Day 10 (21 Teves 5785)

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By the Grace of G-d 5 Shevat, 5711 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the 7th Annual Convention of the Committee for Furtherance of Jewish Education Under the Auspices of Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch

The 7th Annual Convention of the Committee for Furtherance of Jewish Education: The Religious Release Hour program; Jewish education is the highest form of spiritual Tzedaka

Importance of Jewish Education Day 11 (22 Teves 5785)Released Time

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ב"ה16 Shevat 5711Brooklyn, N.Y.

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

Day 11 (22 Teves 5785)North African Jewry Moroccan Jewry

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ב"ה6 Nissan, 5711Brooklyn, N.Y.

Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach

Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach: Pesach lesson: the potential always exists to reach the greatest heights in a short amount of time

Day 15 – Sunday (26 Teves)Pesach Counting the Omer

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11th Nissan 5711 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Julius Stulman

Mr. Julius Stulman: Pesach, freedom from physical and spiritual enslavement

Day 15 – Sunday (26 Teves)The Exodus Freedom

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ב"ה13 Nissan 5711Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Ben Glazer

Mr. Ben Glazer: Freedom from physical and spiritual enslavement; leave Egypt in haste lest you change your mind

Day 15 – Sunday (26 Teves)Internal Conflict Freedom

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ב"ה13 Nissan, 5711Brooklyn 13, N.Y.

W. Beckelman, Esq.,Director General,European Council,American Joint Distribution Committee,

Mr. W. Beckelman: Hopes for further JDC — Lubavitch Cooperation; Pesach wishes

Pesach Blessing Day 16 – Monday (27 Teves)JDC

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By the Grace of G-d 1 Iyar, 5711 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Miriam Hittner

Miriam Hittner: After a long period of unproductivity, one must not be labeled useless; in a short time, winter turns to spring, and the Jewish people went from slaves to recipients of the Torah

Worthlessness Pesach Day 16 – Monday (27 Teves)

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11th of Iyar 5711 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

The double function of the lungs, and the resulting lesson in Divine service; supporting Yeshivos

Breathing Biology Day 17 – Tuesday (28 Teves)

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16 Iyar 5711Brooklyn, N.Y.

Miss Marilyn H. Hittner

Pesach Sheni message: Do not despair from not reaching the spiritual level of others. Begin the journey.

Despair Day 17 – Tuesday (28 Teves)Pesach Sheini

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ב"ה16 Iyar 5711Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. . . .

A Jew should put his faith in G-d, the Essence of Goodness; faith brings cure; be cheerful and cheer others

A Rebbe Trust in G-d Day 17 – Tuesday (28 Teves)

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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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ב"הIyar 17th, 5711(May 23, 1951)Brooklyn, N.Y.

The Joint Distribution Committee

Joint Distribution Committee: Request on behalf of the Jewish refugees of Rome in aftermath of a fire in their Synagogue

Fire Day 18 – Wednesday (29 Teves)Distributing/Gifting Tefillin

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By the Grace of G-d 2 Sivan 5711 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Rabbi S. Carlebach

Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach: Shavuos message: Even the highest of creations can have nothing in common with the Creator until He provides the possibility - namely, through the Torah and Mitzvos.

Communion With G-d Day 19 – Thursday (1 Shevat)Shavuos Lesson

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By the Grace of G-d 3 Sivan 5711 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Shavuos lesson: Torah binds the creations with the Creator

Communion With G-d Day 19 – Thursday (1 Shevat)Shavuos Lesson

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By the Grace of G-d 5 Tammuz 5711 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Pvte Bernard S. Cytryn

Pvt. Bernard Cytryn: Continue correspondence; spreading Judaism amongst fellow army men; sending reading material

Methods of Influence Day 20 – Friday (2 Shevat)Assisting Soldiers

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By the Grace of G-d 14 Menachem Av 5711 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Tsevi Menachem Greenbaum

Tzvi Menachem Greenbaum: Double consolation and comfort

Day 20 – Friday (2 Shevat)Korean War Assisting Soldiers

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By the Grace of G-d 28th Menachem Av, 5711 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr.

Marriage initiates a new era in life; a solid spiritual foundation is required in order to last; Torah and mitzvos are the foundations of the Jewish people

Day 20 – Friday (2 Shevat)Foundation of Marriage

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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By the Grace of G-d10 Elul 5711Brooklyn 13, N.Y.

Mrs.

Donation directed to Jewish education in North Africa; concern over husband’s recent withdrawal from communal involvement; continuing this work brings your family happiness

North African Jewry Day 129 - Tuesday (22 Iyar)

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By the Grace of G-d 10 Elul 5711 Brooklyn 13, N.Y.

Mr. Julius Stulman

Mr. Julius Stulman: Elul is the opportune time to attune one's "reception" to Divine "vibrations;" Use your flare for big things in line with the expectations of the Rebbe Rayatz.

Media Day 446 - Tuesday (4 Iyar)The Month of Elul

By the Grace of G-d 16 Elul 5711 Brooklyn 13, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

The extent of Lubavitch's work worldwide; how to fulfil one's life's mission; focus on immediate surroundings; advice on finding an apartment and writing articles.

Methods of Influence Keeping Commitments Action

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By the Grace of G-d 3rd Day of Selichoth 5711 Brooklyn 13, N.Y.

To my Jewish Brethren, EverywhereG-d Bless You All!

Michtov Kloli: Shemitta lesson: A cessation from earthly aspects and dedication to spirituality

Day 23 – Monday (5 Shevat 5785)Sanctifying the Mundane Shemitah

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By the Grace of G-d Erev Rosh Hashono 5712 Brooklyn 13, N.Y.

Mr. Benjamin Glazer

Mr. Benjamin Glazer: Make use of the month of Tishrei

Head of the Year New Year Wishes Day 23 – Monday (5 Shevat 5785)

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By the Grace of G-dErev Rosh Hashono 5712Brooklyn 13, N.Y.

Mr. M. Bekelman

Mr. M. Beckelman: New year wishes; Appreciation for the JDC's assistance in dissemination of Torah

New Year Wishes Day 23 – Monday (5 Shevat 5785)JDC

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1 / 6 / 5711

RABBI GORODETZKI CARE VILSHANSKI

Rabbi Binyamin Gorodetzki: Wishes for successful travel

Day 13 (24 Teves 5785)Moroccan Jewry

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ב"ה2 Ador I 5711Brooklyn, N.Y.

Tsvi Menachem Greenbaum

Tsvi Menachem Greenbaum: Encouragement for soldiers; accomplishments in the army; importance of Tefillin.

Assisting Soldiers Day 12 (23 Teves 5785)Purpose

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6 Adar I, 5711Brooklyn 13, N.Y.

Mr. Benjamin Glazer1

A Job for the cartoonist

Day 57 – Sunday (9 Adar)Art

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By the grace of G-d12 Adar-Sheni 5711Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Julius Stulman

Mr. Julius Stulman: Purpose in travels; Our defiant faith in the face of Haman’s atrocities brings about his downfall

Purim: Jewish Survival Traveling Day 13 (24 Teves 5785)

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13 / 6 / 5711

RABBIS GORODETZKY LIPSKER

Rabbis Gorodetzky & Lipsker: Request for report on situation in Morocco.

Moroccan Jewry Day 13 (24 Teves 5785)

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Purim-Koton, 5711

Mr. ...

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Day 129 - Tuesday (22 Iyar)Shabbos Observance Business on Shabbos

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ב"ה19 Adar-sheni, 5711Brooklyn, New York

Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach

Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach: The lesson from Shallach Manos; the detrimental effects of participating in Ahasueras' feast; uniqueness of the Jewish people and the call not to assimilate; Torah is truth and science seeks truth

Additional Purim Lessons Assimilation Day 13 (24 Teves 5785)

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By the Grace of G‑d 20 Adar I, 5711 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Miss Dena Mendelowitz, Vice-PresidentJewish Culture Foundation New York University

Miss Dena Mendelowitz: Reflecting on the purpose of life; the Torah is our guide to life; one must use their position to influence others

Nuclear Leadership Day 12 (23 Teves 5785)

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By the Grace of G-d20 Adar 1, 5711 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Julius Stulman

Mrs. Stulman: Personal regards

Traveling Day 12 (23 Teves 5785)

26 Adar-Sheni, 5711Brooklyn 13, N.Y.

Pvt Harry Greenbaum

Pvt. Harry Greenbaum: Misplaced the Rebbe's coins; Influencing fellow Jewish soldiers to strengthen their Yiddishkeit

Day 15 – Sunday (26 Teves)Tefillin in the Army Tefillin (Cowen, MLC 1944)

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