Rebbe Responsa

By the Grace of G-d 30th of Tishrei, 5716 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Abe Dunn

Mr. Abe Dunn: Financial uncertainty of high school; When struggling with something truly necessary, quitting is not a consideration; Torah-aligned high schools are not a luxury but an urgent necessity for our youth; The school must continue and grow; maintain healthy personal involvement

Original

By the Grace of G-d 17th of Cheshvan, 5716 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .c/o Rabbi ...

A yeshivah student experiencing spiritual decline; avoid falling into sadness; Tanya prescription

Day 130 - Wednesday (23 Iyar)Learning Tanya Tikkunim

Original

By the Grace of G-dRosh Chodesh Kislev, 5716Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the Participants in theAnnual Celebration of theLubavitcher Yeshiva "Achei Temimim"

Annual Celebration of Achei Temimim of Boston: Community impact and benefit of a Lubavitch Yeshiva; Support of Lubavitch students’ lamplighting in Kislev; G-d rewards in kind with blessing of nachas and success of one’s own children

Day 114 - Monday (7 Iyar)Supporting Yeshivos Kislev - an Auspicious Month

Original

By the Grace of G-d13th of Kislev, 5716 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Elia Hirsch Einbinderc/o N.Y. Card & Paper Co.

Mr. Elia Hirsch Einbinder: Thoughts of the soul’s previous incarnation should not cause anxiety; G-d does not expect us to rectify unknown sins of a past life; This knowledge is meant to strengthen our trust in His justice and bring meaning to our struggles

Day 114 - Monday (7 Iyar)Suffering Reward and Punishment

Original

By the Grace of G-d 21st of Kislev, 5716 Brooklyn, N.Y,

Recipient not listed

Unique purpose of each individual and his ability to fulfill it; The universal and internal void left when unfulfilled; The responsibility to bring youth within one’s influence closer to G-d; The path to G-d is beyond human discovery and attainable only through Torah and Divine empowerment

Day 115 - Tuesday (8 Iyar)Obligation to Spread Judaism Purpose

Original

By the Grace of G-d 23rd of Kislev, 5716 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

The Jewish people continue the Chanukah struggle, carrying the light of Torah and mitzvos against overwhelming darkness. The Jewish home is today’s Sanctuary.

Day 115 - Tuesday (8 Iyar)Sanctuary Within Chanuka - Light Up the Darkness

By the Grace of G-d23rd of Kislev, 5716Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Richter

Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Richter: Continuation of the Chanukah struggle in modern times, as the Jewish home is today’s Sanctuary and we battle the forces of darkness.

Chanukah Lesson Day 379 - Monday (22 Shevat)

Original

By the Grace of G-d 3rd day of Chanukah 5716Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

A child's character reflects their parents'; Mazzal Tov on your daughter's wedding; A wedding leaves lifelong inner impressions, and urgent efforts should be made to ensure that at least one close family member of the bride accompanies her

Wedding Celebration Day 115 - Tuesday (8 Iyar)Wedding Blessing

Original

By the Grace of G-d 5th Chanukah Candle, 5716 .Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in theAnnual Dinner Celebration of theUnited Lubavitcher YeshivothTomchei Tmimim in AmericaG-d bless you all

ULY Dinner: Chanukah lesson – Yeshivoth are not immune to defilement; Preserving an environment of love and fear of G-d requires self-sacrifice; Lubavitch students are modern Hasmoneans; Merit of support.

Day 116 - Wednesday (9 Iyar)Beis HaMikdash Self-Sacrifice

Original

By the Grace of G-d Chanukah, 5716 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Public Letter: The unconditional resistance needed to protect the purity of the home, Yeshiva, and synagogue from modern-day darkness which threatens to engulf the world

Day 116 - Wednesday (9 Iyar)Self-Sacrifice Chanukah Lesson

Original

By the Grace of G-d6th of Teveth, 5716Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. ...

Whether to support a congregation after split between orthodox and conservative congregants

Day 117 - Thursday (10 Iyar)Conservative Judaism

Original

By the Grace of G‑d11th of Teveth, 5716Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

The permissibility of reading the Kesubah in English; Precaution against anything that might smack of Reform Judaism

Day 117 - Thursday (10 Iyar)Kesubah Reform Judaism

Original

By the Grace of G-d17th Teveth, 5716Brooklyn

Recipient not listed

One may change to Nusach Ari, but not from; Learn Chassidus every day

Studying Chassidus Day 117 - Thursday (10 Iyar)Changing Nusach Hatefilah

Original

By the Grace of G‑d18th Teveth, 5716Brooklyn

Mrs. Rachel Altein

Mrs. Rachel Altein: Use strengths to influence local women and spread Chassidus; delay forming a Chabad women’s group if it hinders progress; start gradually and address misconceptions about Chabad; peace of mind in work; understanding the problem is half the solution

Day 118 - Friday (11 Iyar)Neshei Chabad

Original

By the Grace of G-d18th Teveth, 5716Brooklyn

Mr. Israel Nathan

Mr. Israel Nathan: News of postpartum recovery and baby naming; past and continued support for local Lubavitch educational work will bring increased blessing for the family.

Day 118 - Friday (11 Iyar)Support for Educational Institutions

Original

By the Grace of G-d11th of Shevat, 5716Brooklyn, N.Y.

American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Inc.

JDC: Loan for establishing Kfar Chabad’s printing school

Day 118 - Friday (11 Iyar)Expanding School Enrollment Trade School

Original

By the Grace of G‑d16th of Shevat, 5716Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: News of business success; Giving more than maaser; Concern of age difference of shidduch prospect.

Faith Brings Parnassah Day 120 - Sunday (13 Iyar)Age in Shidduchim

Original

By the Grace of G-d16th of ShevatBrooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Aron Dov Sufrin

Mr. Aron Dov Sufrin: With enough determination, you can keep up your learning and your position; The undoubted ability to serve Hashem; Blessing for new apartment

Day 120 - Sunday (13 Iyar)Effort Brings Success Set Times for Torah Study

Original

By the Grace of G‑d3rd of Adar, 5716Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Rachel Altein

Mrs. Rachel Altein: Guidance for women's study group; Rely on your own experience, there are no rules; Not necessary to clearly emphasize teachings as being "chassidus"; blessing for health and strength.

Day 120 - Sunday (13 Iyar)Methods of Influence Spreading Chassidus

Original

By the Grace of G-d3rd of Adar, 5716Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mordecai Leibler

Blessings bestowed through G-d’s pleasure from children's diligent Torah study and observance

Day 255 - Friday (4 Tishrei)

Original

By the Grace of G-d 7th of Adar, 5716 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Dr. Nissan Mindel, President Young Israel of Long Beach

Dr. Nissan Mindel (Young Israel Long Island): Message for synagogue and mikvah groundbreaking: A house of prayer must fully conform to Halacha; Mikvah laws need not be rationalized—they are of vital importance, affecting the spiritual, mental, and physical well-being of both children and parents.

Family Purity Affects Children Day 121 - Monday (14 Iyar)Young Israel

Original

By the Grace of G-d9th of Adar, 5716Brooklyn, N.Y.

Miss Aviva Kaploun

Miss Aviva Kaploun: Wedding wishes; Durability is a greater priority than external beauty; Building "an everlasting edifice" through ensuring strong foundations of Torah and Mitzvos

Day 121 - Monday (14 Iyar)Wedding Blessing Foundation of Marriage

Original

By the Grace of G-d 25th of Adar, 5716 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the Chairmen, Officers and Participantsin the Annual Dinner of the YeshivahTomche Tmimim Lubavitz in Montreal,G-d bless you all

Annual Dinner for YTTL Montreal: A Yeshiva stands as a modern Goshen—an island of light and strength in exile and a springboard for spiritual exodus. Lubavitch Yeshiva blesses its community by instilling a profound sense of communal obligation in its students. Supporting its growth ensures blessing in return.

Day 121 - Monday (14 Iyar)Supporting Yeshivos Purpose of a Yeshiva

Original

By the Grace of G-d2nd day of Nissan, 5716Brooklyn, New York

To my brethren, everywhere, andto those active in education, inparticular, G-d bless you

Michtov Kloli: Pesach's emphasis on education; Fallacy of our educational system where vacation is given around festivals, when instruction is most crucial; Difference of the "Alte Heim" and today's era; Suggestions — make gatherings before and on the holiday, parents must utilize opportunity for home education.

Pesach Michtovim Klolli'im Day 122 - Tuesday (15 Iyar)Vacation

Original

By the Grace of G-d 10th of Nissan, 5716 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Bezalel Bacher

Mr. Bezalel Bacher: Reasons to reconsider trip to a Swiss business fair; consult with friends

Day 122 - Tuesday (15 Iyar)Switzerland Business Trip

Original

By the Grace of G-d 10th of Nissan, 5716 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Dr. E. Jaffe

Dr. E. Jaffe: Watch over the health of Rabbi Shemtov; the benefits of prescribing him a rigorous diet

Doctor's Orders Day 491 - Motzei Shabbos (21 Sivan)Healthy Diet

Original

By the Grace of G-d Erev Pesach, 5716 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. . .

Seeing results of psychiatric treatment may take time; putting pressure on doctor may result in inferior care; consider moving homes; Passover freedom from worries

Psychiatry Day 123 - Wednesday (16 Iyar)Pesach Blessing

Original

BK BROOKLYN NY APR 16 226PME1

THE PRESIDENT2

President Eisenhower: An urgent appeal in the aftermath of the Kfar Chabad Mssacre

Dwight D. Eisenhower Day 379 - Monday (22 Shevat)Security of Eretz Yisrael

Original

By the Grace of G‑d19th of Iyar, 5716Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. and Mrs. Shachne Brown

Mr. and Mrs. Brown: Belated blessings upon marriage; True happiness in marriage is assured with a truly Jewish home.

Day 123 - Wednesday (16 Iyar)Happiness Wedding Blessing

Original

By the Grace of G-d21st of Iyar, 5716Brooklyn, N. Y.

To the Leaders and Participants in theConvention of the Agudas N'shei Ubnois Chabad,

N'shei U'bnos Chabad Convention: Women's role in Exodus and Sinai; Annual renewal of these events' influence in the days between Pesach and Shavuos, create "vessels" for the blessings; Expand activities and draw in women beyond Chabad circles

Women's Convention Neshei Chabad Day 130 - Wednesday (23 Iyar)

Original

By the Grace of G-d 3rd of Sivan, 5716 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Yitzchok Leib Block

Mr. Yitzchok Leib Block: Passing a Graduate School Exam; Family matters and well-being; Shavuos wishes

Day 123 - Wednesday (16 Iyar)Exam

Original

By the Grace of G-dErev Shavuos, 5716Brooklyn, New York

Recipient not listed

The efficacy of Teshuva; Despondency is a trick of the Yetzer Horah; Relapses do not devalue one's Teshuvah or Torah and Mitzvos; Focus on growth instead of rumination

Bad Habits Day 124 - Thursday (17 Iyar)Teshuva Rectifies the Past

By the grace of G‑d2nd Tammuz, 5716Brooklyn, N.Y.

Miss Maxene Podell

Miss Maxene Podell: Response to a young girl's question on the subject of resurrection; Everybody will return, together with a spark of its soul, by virtue of the mitzvos it performed; Explanation of the concept of "General Souls".

Day 124 - Thursday (17 Iyar)Resurrection Reincarnation

Original

By the Grace of G-d 16th of Tammuz, 5716 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Yitzchok Leib Block

Mr. Yitzchok Leib Block: Encouragement in passing Greek Studies exams; Inadvisability of transferring to yeshiva mid-term; Pleased to see you at 12 Tammuz gathering

Day 125 - Friday (18 Iyar)Changing Schools Exam

Original

By the Grace of G-d26th of Tammuz, 5716Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Jennie H. Miller Faggen

Mrs. Jennie H. Miller Faggen: Encouragement for timely fulfillment of pledge to the Yeshiva; Supporting Yeshivos offsets the Temple's destruction

Day 125 - Friday (18 Iyar)Rebuilding of the Temple Destruction of the Temple

Original

By the Grace of G-d 3rd of Menachem Av, 5716 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Miss ...

Merits of youth activities in time of vacation, justify the extra effort involved; shidduch with someone lacking in Chassidic outlook; marriage partners should share a similar Torah outlook

Day 125 - Friday (18 Iyar)Vacation Religious Compatibility

Original

By the Grace of G-d 6th of Av, 5716Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. ...

Financial concerns are not a valid reason to compromise on children's Jewish education; Money issues can be dealt with later but spiritual harm is difficult to rectify: G-d provides money for education beyond one's set livelihood

Day 127 - Sunday (20 Iyar)Jewish School Tuition

Original

By the Grace of G-d22nd of Av, 5716Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Pesi Eilenberg

Mrs. Pesi Eilenberg: Donation used for the highest form of charity - discreet giving; constant room for improved physical and spiritual health

Day 484 - Motzei Shabbos (14 Sivan)New Letters

Original

By the Grace of G‑d22nd of Elul, 5716Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Rachel Altein

Mrs. Rachel Altein: Having a positive attitude towards dealing with life's problems; No one has a perfect life; Look to improve your position to reach a relatively better situation while not resigning to present issues

Day 127 - Sunday (20 Iyar)Financial Strain Dissatifaction

Original

By the Grace of G‑d In the Days of Selichoth 5716. Brooklyn, N.Y.

To my Brethren, EverywhereG‑d bless you all,

Michtov Kloli: An honest reckoning before the New Year leaves no room for despair; Good deeds endure forever, evil and sin are transient

Introspection Day 128 - Monday (21 Iyar)Teshuva Rectifies the Past

Original

By the Grace of G-dIn the Days of Slichoth 5716, Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Charles H. JordanDirector General

Mr. Charles H. Jordan: New Year wishes; Blessing for success in the work of the European Joint

Day 128 - Monday (21 Iyar)JDC

Original

5716

Mr. Abe Dunn

Mr. . . .c/o Rabbi ...

To the Participants in theAnnual Celebration of theLubavitcher Yeshiva "Achei Temimim"

Mr. Elia Hirsch Einbinderc/o N.Y. Card &amp; Paper Co.

Recipient not listed

Recipient not listed

Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Richter

Recipient not listed

To All Participants in theAnnual Dinner Celebration of theUnited Lubavitcher YeshivothTomchei Tmimim in AmericaG-d bless you all

Recipient not listed

Mrs. ...

Recipient not listed

Recipient not listed

Mrs. Rachel Altein

Mr. Israel Nathan

American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Inc.

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Aron Dov Sufrin

Mrs. Rachel Altein

Mordecai Leibler

Dr. Nissan Mindel, President Young Israel of Long Beach

Miss Aviva Kaploun

To the Chairmen, Officers and Participantsin the Annual Dinner of the YeshivahTomche Tmimim Lubavitz in Montreal,G-d bless you all

To my brethren, everywhere, andto those active in education, inparticular, G-d bless you

Mr. Bezalel Bacher

Dr. E. Jaffe

Mrs. . .

THE PRESIDENT2

Mr. and Mrs. Shachne Brown

To the Leaders and Participants in theConvention of the Agudas N'shei Ubnois Chabad,

Mr. Yitzchok Leib Block

Recipient not listed

Miss Maxene Podell

Mr. Yitzchok Leib Block

Mrs. Jennie H. Miller Faggen

Miss ...

Mr. ...

Mrs. Pesi Eilenberg

Mrs. Rachel Altein

To my Brethren, EverywhereG‑d bless you all,

Mr. Charles H. JordanDirector General

Mr. Elia Hirsch Einbinderc/o N.Y. Card & Paper Co.