Rebbe Responsa

Mr. Charles Raddock: We cannot be on the defensive; we must be active in all circles of Jews; A Jew is always responsive to his Jewishness; Lubavitch welcomes competitors

Day 75 - Thursday (27 Adar)Competition Merit from Spreading Judaism

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By the Grace of G‑d 10th of Kislev, 5714 Brooklyn 13, N.Y.

To my brethren, everywhereG‑d bless you all

Michtov Kloli: This Yud-Tes Kislev, liberate the good and noble within you; Don’t ignore your soul’s pain; Fulfill your mission in this world

Day 76 - Friday (28 Adar)Chassidism Purpose

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5714

Mr. ...

How a Jew can find true joy in his life's destiny of Torah and Mitzvos; The tremendous descent of the soul and the compensation of the ascent which follows; The "folly" of neglecting this purpose

Day 203 - Sunday (9 Menachem Av)

By the Grace of G-d,Chanukah, 5714Brooklyn, N.Y.

Rev. L. Sufrin

Rev. L. Sufrin: I will remember you in prayer at the Ohel; Wishes for improved health and success with daughter's shidduch

Day 78 - Sunday (1 Nissan)

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By the Grace of G-d 8th of Teveth, 5714 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Rabbi Dr. Leo Jung: Congratulations on candidacy and election to the Claims Conference against Germany despite existing responsibility; I am pleased that I had a part in the appointment; G-d will give you extra strength to take on this new responsibility

Day 78 - Sunday (1 Nissan)JDC

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By the Grace of G-d15th Day of Teveth, 5714Brooklyn N.Y.

Jewish Woman's Orthodox LeagueAgudas N'Shei Chabad

Agudas N'Shei Chabad: Encouraging the Nshei Chabad women's organization to expand their Influence to widest possible circles; Proper approach will succeed; Not to be discouraged by difficulties

Day 78 - Sunday (1 Nissan)

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

Mr. Julius Stulman

Mr. Julius Stulman: Proposal for investment in offset printing equipment; The Merkos publication department has potential to become financially self-sufficient; This project aligns with Mr. Stulman's soul mission as defined by the Previous Rebbe

Printing Seforim Day 79 - Monday (2 Nissan)

By the Grace of G-d 6th of Shevat, 5714 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Agudas Nshei Chabad of Chicago c/o Rabbi Hecht

Agudas Nshei Chabad of Chicago: Clothing donation to Lubavitch North African institutions; Update the Rebbe on activities; Utilize Chabad publications and take advantage of local Shliach

Day 254 - Thursday (3 Tishrei)Neshei Chabad

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By the Grace of G‑d 15th of Shevat, 5714 Brooklyn 13, N. Y.

Mr. Kopel Bacher

Mr. Kopel Bacher: Bar Mitzvah on Parshas Yisro; The paradox of saying Tachnun and working on one's personal festival; This milestone marks the beginning of life as a Jew which demands work; In the course of this work mistakes can be mad

Parshas Yisro Day 79 - Monday (2 Nissan)Bar Mitzvah

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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

By the Grace of G-d 16th of Shevat, 5714 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. ...

The appropriate time for introspection; Constant self-searching interferes with religious duties; Taking care of health is part of Divine service

Day 81 - Wednesday (4 Nissan)Aseres Yemei Teshuva When to Repent

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By the Grace of G-d 2nd of Nissan, 5714 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

A call to restore the old custom of the Rabbi sending his community members Shemurah Matzah for the Seder; everyone should send round, hand-made, Shemurah Matzah; matzah is food of faith

Day 85 - Sunday (8 Nissan)Mivtza Matza

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By the Grace of G‑d 11th of Nissan, 5714 Brooklyn 13, N.Y.

Mr. Aaron Avigdor Cousin

Mr. Aaron Avigdor Cousin: Donning Tefillin every day is compared to a soldier wearing protective gear

Day 85 - Sunday (8 Nissan)Importance of Tefillin Tefillin in the Army

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By the Grace of G‑d 26th of Nissan, 5714 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. and Mrs. Z. Jaffe

Mr. & Mrs. Jaffe: Bar Mitzvah in the days of Sefirah; for a Jew, true freedom is obtained through Torah and Mitzvos; transition from a child to a full freedom of an adult is the same

Day 86 - Monday (9 Nissan)Counting the Omer Freedom

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By the Grace of G-d 21st of Iyar, 5714 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr.

If you feel certain that she will establish a Kosher Jewish home, pursue a Shidduch with the woman you have become acquainted with

Day 86 - Monday (9 Nissan)Wedding Blessing Engagement

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By the Grace of G-d Erev Shovuos, 5714 Brooklyn, N.Y

Mr. S. Perrin

Mr. S. Perrin: Silence hopefully indicates that all is well; Shavuos wishes, receiving the Torah with joy and inwardness

Day 86 - Monday (9 Nissan)Shavuos Lesson

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By the Grace of G-d10th of Sivan 5714Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Robert M. Richter and Miss Gladys Liberman

Mr. Robert Richter and Miss Gladys Liberman: Foundations of Torah and Mitzvos: Marriage likened to building a house - durability over appearance matters most

Day 254 - Thursday (3 Tishrei)Foundation of Marriage

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By the Grace of G- d20th of Sivan, 5714Brooklyn , N.Y.

Recipient not listed

May two sisters be married to two brothers?

Day 255 - Friday (4 Tishrei)

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By the Grace of G‑d 23rd of Sivan, 5714 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr.

Surprised at interpretation that troubles are deserved; “Serve G-d with joy” is basis of Judaism; Everything G-d does is good; Even when one doubts his own merit, can rely on ancestral merit; Constant inner joy

Health Hardships Day 87 - Tuesday (10 Nissan)

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By the Grace of G-d 23rd of Sivan, 5714 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Miss Estelle L. Cousin

Miss Estelle L. Cousin: Blessing for upcoming marriage; When spread the light of the love of Torah, our people, and G-d to others, then G-d will help bring this light and happiness to your own home

Day 87 - Tuesday (10 Nissan)Engagement Wedding Blessing

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By the Grace of G-d23rd of Sivan, 5714Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Yisroel Aaron Burland

Follow physician's instructions in order to improve health; Transferring to a new Yeshiva will enable proper observance of Yiddishkeit

Day 255 - Friday (4 Tishrei)

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By the Grace of G-d 11th of Tammuz, 5714 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. M.J. Simon

Mrs. M.J. Simon: The sacrifice of allowing a child to leave home for a Jewish education is well worth the objective and goal; This matter affects his entire life

Sacrificing for Education Day 87 - Tuesday (10 Nissan)

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By the Grace of G-d 18th of Tammuz, 5714 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Experiencing apathy towards Mitzvos due to doubts of the authenticity of Torah;;Hopes that this is not just a justification; How to authenticate any historical event and how that process applies to Jewish tradition

Day 88 - Wednesday (11 Nissan)Authenticity of the Oral Law Rambam

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By the Grace of G-d 21st of Tammuz, 5714 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Abe Dunn

Mr. Abe Dunn: New Highschool in Pittsburgh; Importance of education during a child's formative years

Achei Temimim - Pittsburgh Day 89 - Thursday (12 NIssan)Adolescence

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By the Grace of G‑d 25th of Tammuz, 5714 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

True service of G-d is through joy not bitter remorse, especially when magnified by imagination; cease soul-searching; Story of Rabbi Levi Yitzchok of Berditchev rejoicing for being Jewish

Day 89 - Thursday (12 NIssan)12 Tammuz Lesson 12 Tammuz Observance

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By the Grace of G-d 10th Menachem Av, 5714 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

You have the ability to overcome your challenges; Discouragement stems from the Yetzer Hora; tikunim for 'bad habits'

Day 89 - Thursday (12 NIssan)Bad Habits Tikkunim

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By the Grace of G‑d 11th of Menachem Av 5714, Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Zalman Jaffe: Trust that the wheel of fortune will turn for the better; Negative mindset affects courage and initiative; G-d isn't limited by business cycles; maintaining Torah observance keeps blessing channels open; Request for Shochet

Day 90 - Friday (13 Nissan)Financial Strain

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By the Grace of G-d12th of Menachem Av 5714, Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Three points on why one must practice Mitzvos before understanding; Every moment is essential when accomplishing ones unique mission in the world system, a moment wasted effects the whole; Just as one must eat and breath daily to survive, the soul requires daily spiritual nourishment regardless of comprehension; Theory can’t change fact; Why I persistently write to you.

Day 90 - Friday (13 Nissan)Action

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By the Grace of G-d 7th of Elul, 5714 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Irving Block

Mr. Irving Block: reply to property concerns; wishes for New Year

New Year Wishes Day 92 - Sunday (15 Nissan)

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By the Grace of G-d12th of Adar II, 5714Brooklyn 13, N.Y.

To Jewish Women, Mothers and Daughters,

Jewish Women, Mothers and Daughters: Purim and Pesach stories testify to Jewish women doing their utmost to ensure Jewish survival, playing two parts: focusing on their home and family with true Jewish femininity as they did in Egyptian bondage; utilizing positions of influence for the benefit of the Jewish people, following Esther's lead

Day 81 - Wednesday (4 Nissan)Role of Jewish Women Women and Purim

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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-d 21st of Adar I, 5714 Brooklyn, N.Y

Mr. & Mrs. Joshua M. Nemtzov

Mr. & Mrs. Nemtzov: Birth of grand-daughter conveyed to me; traditional blessing is used for girls as well

Girl's Education Day 81 - Wednesday (4 Nissan)Childbirth

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By the Grace of G‑d 25th of Adar II, 5714 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Zalman Jaffe

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Improvement in business in the weeks between Purim and Pesach; Our custom of beginning to put on Tefillin two months before Bar Mitzvah

Adar - An Auspicious Month Day 82 - Thursday (5 Nissan)Tefillin

By the Grace of G-d 25th of Adar II, 5714 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Aron Dov Sufrin

Mr. Aron Dov Sufrin: Condolences for father's passing; Obtaining a pension for the widow; Consult Yeshiva staff regarding education; not to disregard a Shidduch proposal because of lack of familiarity with English

Day 82 - Thursday (5 Nissan)Retirement Marriage Partner

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By the Grace of G-d 26th of Adar II, 5714 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr.

Trust in G-d means not worrying about every detail; following physician's instructions is different from worrying about them

Adar - An Auspicious Month Day 83 - Friday (6 Nissan)Anxiety

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By the Grace of G-d 28th of Adar 1, 5714 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Bartfield

Blessings for upcoming wedding of son; Wish for Nachas from children - both material and spiritual

Day 203 - Sunday (9 Menachem Av)

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6 / 5714

Mr. Joseph Sugarwhite

Mr. Joseph Sugarwhite: The halachic obligation to learn Pnimiyus Hatorah; The difference between Chassidus and Mussar; Add in Tehillim and Tzedaka; Scientific dating of the universe is hypothetical

Day 83 - Friday (6 Nissan)Reciting Tehillim Science

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By the Grace of G-d[Summer of 5714]

Recipient not listed

Conversion must be performed by an orthodox rabbi and for the right motives

Day 92 - Sunday (15 Nissan)Conversion

5714

Mr. Milton Kaufman

Mr. Charles Raddock

Mr. . .

Mr. Charles Raddock

To my brethren, everywhereG‑d bless you all

Mr. ...

Rev. L. Sufrin

Rabbi Dr. Leo Jung

Jewish Woman's Orthodox LeagueAgudas N'Shei Chabad

Mr. Julius Stulman

Agudas Nshei Chabad of Chicago c/o Rabbi Hecht

Mr. Kopel Bacher

Mr. ...

Mr. ...

Recipient not listed

Mr. Aaron Avigdor Cousin

Mr. and Mrs. Z. Jaffe

Mr.

Mr. S. Perrin

Mr. Robert M. Richter and Miss Gladys Liberman

Recipient not listed

Mr.

Miss Estelle L. Cousin

Mr. Yisroel Aaron Burland

Mrs. M.J. Simon

Recipient not listed

Mr. Abe Dunn

Mr. . . .

Recipient not listed

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Recipient not listed

Mr. Irving Block

To Jewish Women, Mothers and Daughters,

Recipient not listed

Mr. &amp; Mrs. Joshua M. Nemtzov

Mr. Zalman Jaffe

Mr. Aron Dov Sufrin

Mr.

Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Bartfield

Mr. Joseph Sugarwhite

Recipient not listed

Mr. & Mrs. Joshua M. Nemtzov