Rebbe Responsa

By the Grace of G-d 4 Tishrei, 5715. Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Aaron Avigdor Cousin

Mr. Aaron Avigdor Cousin: Learn Chitas; Request for news about family members; New Year blessing.

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

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-dIsru-Chag, 24 Tishrei5715, Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Circular Letter: “354 Fund” to distribute Tzedakah on your behalf each day of the year; daily giving provides the channel to receive G-d's blessings each day of the year; Invitation to participate and share with friends.

Giving Charity Daily Day 94 - Tuesday (17 Nissan)Keren HaShana

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By the Grace of G-dRosh Chodesh Cheshvan5715, Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Julius Stulman

Mr. Julius Stulman: Remarks on article; A call to prioritize the urgent spiritual needs of Jewish children over abstract intellectual pursuits; Analogy of a mathematician ignoring starving neighbors; emphasis on one’s primary obligation to their own people. Report on progress in North Africa

Prioritizing Jewish Causes Obligation to Spread Judaism Day 94 - Tuesday (17 Nissan)

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By the Grace of G-d Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan 5715, Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. ...

Reassurance to a mother about her daughter's marriage prospects; If a Shidduch didn't progress, it likely wasn't the right match; The matter of wearing a Sheitel shouldn't be a major obstacle; A man focused primarily on financial status wouldn't be a worthy match regardless

Compromising Observance Dating Challenges Day 95 - Wednesday (18 Nissan)

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By the Grace of G‑d 7th Cheshvan, 5715 Brooklyn, N.Y

Rabbi . . .

A lengthy explanation of Chabad’s custom not to decorate or sleep in the Sukkah

The Sukkah Day 95 - Wednesday (18 Nissan)Chabad Customs

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By the Grace of G-d 19 Cheshvan, 5715 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Sylvia Borenstein

Mrs. Sylvia Borenstein: Welcome news that you began wearing a Sheitel; The Divine blessing it brings; Wearing it with joy magnifies them; The merit of influencing others to follow suit; Your decision shows strength of character and inner conviction

Serve G-d with Joy Day 96 - Thursday (19 Nissan)Sheitel

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By the Grace of G‑d28 Cheshvan, 5715Brooklyn, N.Y.

Miss Basia Posner תי'

Miss Basia Posner: Attending college is a divergence from a Jew’s life purpose and task; Spiritual risks involved in modern college life; Influence your friends to realize these points

College Atmosphere Day 96 - Thursday (19 Nissan)Attending College

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By the Grace of G-d 4th Day of Chanukah, 5715 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr....

The soul of Jewish education; The spiritual and moral hazards of co-education; Hebrew classes in the morning and a Jewish child’s inferiority complex; Cultivating children's Jewish identity in our democratic society; Failures of the Ivris B’lvris system

Standards of Lubavitch Institutions Compromise in Education Jewish School Standards

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By the Grace of G-d Chanukah, 5715 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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The Chanukah lights as a model for spreading Torah and mitzvos outward with increasing intensity; The journalist’s unique responsibility to use the enduring power of the written word for spiritual impact

Journalist The Nature of Mitzvos Reasons for Mitzvos

By the Grace of G-d5th of Teveth, 5715Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Aron Dov Sufrin

Mr. Aron Dov Sufrin: Awaiting good news; when to put up a headstone

Day 99 - Sunday (22 Nissan)Grave

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By the Grace of G-d5th of Teves, 5715Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Influence a newcomer to a Chassidic family to study Chassidus

Day 505 - Motzei Shabbos (5 Tammuz)Obligation to learn Chassidus Religious Compatibility

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By the Grace of G-d 12th of Teveth, 5715Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Inner turmoil caused by doubts whether the boy one is going out with is a sufficient Torah Scholar; Yiras Shamayim and the desire to learn is a more important quality to consider; Take a break to observe if this is the case

Dating Challenges Day 100 - Monday (23 Nissan)Inspiration From Camp

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By the Grace of G-d 16th of Teveth, 5715 Brooklyn, NY

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Friction between fiancé and mother-in-law over wedding with mixed dancing; Groom should not be forced to forgo his religious principles; The eternal foundation of marriage matters more than temporary social concerns; Practical solution

Compromising Observance Family Dispute Day 100 - Monday (23 Nissan)

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By the Grace of G-d Erev Shabbos-Koddesh Sidrah: The indestructible Bush, 5715. Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the participants in the 15th Annual Dinnerof the United Lubavitcher Yeshivoth Tomche Tmimimin America,G-d bless you all,

United Lubavitcher Yeshivoth Annual Dinner: Lubavitch schools aim to instill responsibility in students so they become "bright lights" illuminating their surroundings; today's Yeshivah must provide both Torah knowledge and character development; community support essential for this vital mission

Purpose of a Yeshiva Purpose of Education Day 101 - Tuesday (24 Nissan)

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By the Grace of G-d 25th of Teveth, 5715 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Advice against prematurely ending a potential Shidduch based on uncertain impressions; recommended direct communication to clarify intentions; personal feelings should determine course of action

Day 101 - Tuesday (24 Nissan)Emotional Attachment Marriage Partner

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By the Grace of G-d 25th of Teveth, 5715 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the Students of the Talmud Torahc/o Rabbi Shimon Bobroysky

Talmud Torah Students: Donation towards Lubavitch Educational Work in North Africa; Inspiration from children studying Torah despite poverty

Day 102 - Wednesday (25 Nissan)North African Jewry Moroccan Jewry

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By the Grace of G-d 26th of Teveth, 5715 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. M. H. Schwadron

Mrs. M. H Schwardron: Blessings upon buying a new home; importance of establishing a spiritual home together with the physical one; making the home a landmark in the community

Day 102 - Wednesday (25 Nissan)Buying a House Jewish Home

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By the Grace of G-d16th of Adar, 5715Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the Chairmen, officers and participantsin the 13th Annual Campaign for theYeshivah Tomche Tmimim Lubavitz in MontrealG-d bless you all

Campaign for YTTL Montreal: Lubavitch schools aim to instill responsibility in students so they become "bright lights" illuminating their surroundings; today's Yeshivah must provide both Torah knowledge and character development; community support essential for this vital mission

Day 102 - Wednesday (25 Nissan)Purpose of a Yeshiva Expanding School Enrollment

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By the Grace of G-d6th of Nissan, 5715Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . . c/o Rabbi Greenglass

Days between Purim and Pesach are especially mazaldik; G-d asks us to test His promise that giving Tzedakah brings wealth

Adar - An Auspicious Month Nissan Day 103 - Thursday (26 Nissan)

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By the Grace of G-d11th of Nissan, 5715Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Abraham Dunn

Mr. Abe Dunn: Wishes for Pesach to bring true and lasting freedom

Day 103 - Thursday (26 Nissan)Pesach Blessing

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By the Grace of G-d 19th of Iyar, 5715 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

A limp will not be a handicap for a truly suitable Shidduch; Disregard those who say “take what you can get”; A shidduch means to set up Jewish Home, with G-d’s assistance; Look for a person with a good inner core and forgo external things

Difficulties Finding a Match Day 103 - Thursday (26 Nissan)Foundation of Marriage

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By the Grace of G-d Rosh Chodesh Sivan, 5715. Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Miriam Sachs

Mrs. Miriam Sachs: Reliving the spiritual renewal of the Exodus through devotion to G-d; absolute faith and reliance on a personal G-d dissolve fear and anxiety, bringing true freedom and vitality; success in overcoming obstacles is assured through Divine assistance

Day 104 - Friday (27 Nissan)Communion With G-d Days of Sefirah

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

Mr. . . .

Following medical advice regarding pills while informing doctors of concerns

Day 104 - Friday (27 Nissan)Medical Advice Medicine

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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-d23rd of Sivan, 5715 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Proper shoes may ease leg pain; Creating a channel of affiliation (hiskashrus) to receive the Rebbe’s blessing; studying Chitas daily; Each mitzvah corresponds to a limb, and strengthening faith, tzedakah, and kabbolas ol fortifies the physical leg

Day 106 - Sunday (29 Nissan)Hiskashrus Chitas

By the Grace of G-d 2nd day of Rosh-Chodesh Tammuz, 5715 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the Conference ofReligious Physicians

Conference of Religious Physicians: The need to clarify that Torah and medical science are aligned; “mind over matter” and spiritual health in medicine; Various religious-medical issues to be address; Health benefits of mitzvos may be emphasized to promote observance

Torah and Medicine Alignment Halachic Medical Issues Torah and Science Alignment

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By the Grace of G‑d 2nd of Tammuz, 5715 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Maintaining tzedakah during business hardship demonstrates true faith, which brings Divine reward; Utilizing position of influence to promote trust in G-d; Business assistance; Building a Mikvah hastens the redemption

Day 108 - Tuesday (1 Iyar)Building a Mikvah England

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By the Grace of G-d 7th of Tammuz, 5715 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Sarah Esther Feigelstock

Mrs. Sarah Esther Feigelstock: Report more often on activites; Make proper plans to fully utilize the summer months for activities of Mesibas Shabbos and Neshei Chabad

Day 108 - Tuesday (1 Iyar)Neshei Chabad Summer

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By the Grace of G-d 16th of Tammuz, 5715 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Chaye

Continuing youth activities during school vacation; Although many children will leave to camp, those remaining will have more free time and are more susceptible to positive Jewish influence; Convene a meeting to plan

Day 108 - Tuesday (1 Iyar)Vacation Summer

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By the Grace of G-d 21st of Tammuz, 5715 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Aaron Avigdor Cousin

Mr. Aaron Avigdor Cousin: Check Mezuzah and Tzedakah before candle lighting during pregnancy; Learn Tanya Chapter 41 to assist in your fight against the Yetzer Hara

Learning Tanya Day 109 - Wednesday (2 Iyar)Fear of Heaven

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By the Grace of G-d 21st of Tammuz, 5715 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr.

Set times to learn Torah and say Tehillim every day during vacation; Meeting the Merkos Shluchim in Detroit; Publications to read and share

Merkos Shlichus Day 109 - Wednesday (2 Iyar)Vacation

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By the Grace of G‑d 28 of Menachem Av, 5715 Brooklyn, N.Y.

[Mr. Zalmon Jaffe]

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Preparations for 13 Tammuz celebrations in Manchester; Action is paramount and practical inspiration must be the result; Jews transform physicality to spirituality

Chassidic Gathering Action Day 109 - Wednesday (2 Iyar)

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

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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-d 11th of Elul, 5715 Brooklyn, N.Y

Mr. Israel Nathan

Mr. Israel Nathan: I hope you will open a new school in your neighborhood before the new year; Since your synagogue is starting small, it will surely grow and flourish in the future

Day 110 - Thursday (3 Iyar)Opening a School

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By the Grace of G-d 12th of Elul, 5715 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Committee for Furtherance of Jewish Education

CFJE: Feeling of responsibility to return children to observance must grow, each child is a “whole world”; The privilege to hold this task and assured Divine assistance and youthful energy; 18 Elul inspires deeper commitment to love of G-d, Torah, and every Jew

The Three Loves Day 111 - Friday (4 Iyar)18 Elul

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By the Grace of G-d 21st of Elul, 5715 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Aaron Avigdor Cousin

Mr. Aaron Avigdor Cousin: News of Pidyon Haben; Learning Chassidus and maintaining Chassidic connection when traveling; Encouragement to continue and influence friends; Seek guidance of Yeshiva faculty on study program

Day 111 - Friday (4 Iyar)Studying Chassidus

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By the Grace of G-d 25th of Elul, 5715 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Aron Dov Sufrin

Mr. Aron Dov Sufrin: Evaluate and negotiate job offers, and the right options will become clear; Participation in a Farbrengen has the power to draw down material blessing

Choosing a Career Day 111 - Friday (4 Iyar)Chassidic Gathering

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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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