Rebbe Responsa

By the Grace of G-d 5th of Tishrei, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Shlomo Travis

Mr. Shlomo Travis: Specialist discouraging surgery; Best to avoid operation but decision can be postponed; Farbrengen during Sukkos with lasting joyous impact

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By the Grace of G-d8th of Tishrei, 5719Brooklyn, N.Y.

Encouragement for eventual improvement in son's health condition, especially due to medical advancement; Never lose hope in G-d's mercy; Daily Jewish conduct as a channel for blessings to family members

Prognosis Day 204 - Monday (10 Menachem Av)Medical Advancment

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By the Grace of G-d8th of Tishrei, 5719Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Rosh Hashana in an Orthodox congregation; Brother's health condition: have doctors contact research hospital for recently developed treatments; Progress of business

Medical Uncertainty Medical Advancment Refusing Treatment

By the Grace of G-d,25th of Tishrei, 5719Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Deborah GutnickIgud Nashei Chabad

Mrs. Deborah Gutnick: Regards to Neshei Chabad in Australia; Fundraising is secondary to the goal of spreading Yiddishkeit; Precluding inappropriate entertainment and dancing will not diminish impact

Fundraising Compromising Observance Day 204 - Monday (10 Menachem Av)

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By the Grace of G-d In the Days of Repentance 5719, Brooklyn, NY

Dr. . . . D.C., M.N. C.A.

A chiropractor’s concern over his son’s increased religious observance and engagement to a frum girl; affect of inner peace recognized even medically; era of physical and ideological insecurity strengthens the case for religion; Judaism’s perspective on physical health; integrating religion into modern life and the depravity caused by its absence.

Authenticity Anxiety Internal Conflict

By the Grace of G-d 1st of Marcheshvan, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. ...

Guidance for an ongoing shidduch acquaintance; Choosing a nusach for children’s davening; The accuracy of Nusach Ari

Dating Day 206 - Wednesday (12 Menachem Av)Changing Nusach Hatefilah

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By the Grace of G‑d 7th of Marcheshvan, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: News of exoneration from trial following car crash; Keeping eyes and mind open to see G-d's benevolent Providence

Hardships Court Case Divine Providence

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By the Grace of G-d 7th of MarCheshvan, 5719 Brooklyn, New York

Mr. Adolph Schoenbrun

Mr. Adolph Schoenbrun: Consolation on passing of daughter; An explanation of the text of traditional condolences

Day 207 - Thursday (13 Menachem Av)Condolences

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By the Grace of G-d 7th of Marcheshvan, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. . . .

Receipt of donation; Blessing to remarry

Day 206 - Wednesday (12 Menachem Av)Remarriage Widow

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By the Grace of G-d 7th of Marcheshvan, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. ...

Moving to Copenhagen for a teaching job and possible language barrier there; Learning Shechita; Consult with Rabbi Chaikin, our representative

Day 258 - Monday (7 Tishrei)Shechita Teacher

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By the Grace of G-d 15th of Marcheshvan, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Arrangements and accommodations for upcoming visit

Traveling to the Rebbe Day 207 - Thursday (13 Menachem Av)

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By the Grace of G-d15th of Marcheshvan, 5719Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Miriam Cheruff

Mrs. Miriam Cheruff: Advice regarding buying a home - consult with local friends; Participation with a check

Day 207 - Thursday (13 Menachem Av)Buying a House

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By the Grace of G-d 21st of Marcheshvan, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. ...

Divine Providence in regards to medical matters even when incognizant; Periodically check with eye specialist in case of new discoveries

Divine Providence Eye Health Medical Advancment

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By the Grace of G-d 23rd of Marcheshvan, 5719Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. . . .

Personal concern over husband’s recovery from operation; Opening new emergency Mitzvah channels for blessing

Day 208 - Friday (14 Menachem Av)Surgery

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By the Grace of G-d 27th Marcheshvan, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Rabbi [Emanuel Rackman]1

Dealing with apparent inconsistency in Judaism's usual democracy and the superiority of Kohanim and Levi'im; Taking a strong stance against non-orthodox groups

Day 208 - Friday (14 Menachem Av)Reform Judaism Conservative Judaism

By the Grace of G‑d 27th of Marcheshvan, 5719 Brooklyn, New York

Mrs. R. Schildkraut

Mrs. R. Schildkraut: Development of N'shei Chabad in New Haven - Creating rotation of members leading the study group; Teaching timely Halachos; Method of teaching Taharas Hamishpacha; Marking 19 Kislev

Study Group The Taharas HaMishpacha Campaign Neshei Chabad

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By the Grace of G‑d Rosh [Chodesh] Kislev, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: News of successful surgery; Arrangements for visit to the Rebbe

Traveling to the Rebbe Day 210 - Sunday (16 Menachem Av)Surgery

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By the Grace of G-d6th of Kislev, 5719Brooklyn, New York

Recipient not listed

Business developments; Kislev is an auspicious time for blessings in an ever-growing manner

Day 210 - Sunday (16 Menachem Av)Kislev - an Auspicious Month

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By the Grace of G-d 6th of Kislev, 5719 Brooklyn, New York

Mrs. . . .

To a widow: Staying active; nachas from children; Overcoming hesitation to remarry

Day 211 - Monday (17 Menachem Av)Remarriage Widow

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By the Grace of G-d 8th of Kislev, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. David Feiglin

Mr. David Feiglin: Substantial donation to Beth Rivka institution of Melbourne; Eternity of father's soul through continuation of his activities; G-d provides the ability actualize even bold resolutions

Day 211 - Monday (17 Menachem Av)Melbourne Yeshivah Beis Rivkah Melbourne

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By the Grace of G-d 13th of Kislev, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Drawing inspiration for ever-growing communal work from Chanukah and Yud Tes Kislev

Achei Temimim - Boston Day 211 - Monday (17 Menachem Av)19 Kislev and Chanukah

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By the Grace of G-d 14th of Kislev, 5719 Brooklyn N.Y.

The Detroit Branch of theMerkos L'Inyonei ChinuchG-d bless you all

Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch - Detroit: How to measure true success of Chabad's work; The meaning and observance of Yud Tes Kislev in the present generation

19 Kislev Day 212 - Tuesday (18 Menachem Av)

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By the Grace of G-d 18th of Kislev, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Feelings of depression over spiritual state; Balancing job with Torah study; Shidduch and marriage plans

Day 212 - Tuesday (18 Menachem Av)Teshuva With Joy Checking Tefillin

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By the Grace of G-d 20th of Kislev, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Joseph Feiglin

Mr. Joseph Feiglin: The Chabad approach: Sharing the whole truth of Judaism with every Jew, while beginning with each one at their level; Operating on a non-party basis; Support of institutions in Australia

19 Kislev Methods of Influence Day 213 - Wednesday (19 Menachem Av)

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By the Grace of G-d 20th of Kislev, 5719 Brooklyn N.Y.

Mr. Mordechai Rich

Yud Tes Kislev brings new inspiration every year; Assisting institutions in Melbourne

Chanukah - Steady Increase 19 Kislev Day 213 - Wednesday (19 Menachem Av)

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By the Grace of G-d 3rd day of Chanukah, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr.

Always improving beyond the daily routine - a lesson from Chanukah

Chanukah - Steady Increase Day 214 - Thursday (20 Menachem Av)

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By the Grace of G-d 3rd Day of Chanukah, 5719Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Elie Cohen

Mr. Elie Cohen: Lessons from Tanya: The power and eternality of good actions, notwithstanding ups; Attaining Love of G-d and reducing animalistic tendencies through practical mitzvos; G-d gives time and ability; Tzedaka and Tehillim; Writing to the Rebbe in French

Chanukah - Steady Increase Action Love of G-d

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By the Grace of G-d 4th of Teveth, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Saachs

Mr. Benjamin Saacks: Local Orthodox Rabbi should be consulted and should inquire into particulars of artificial insemination procedure; The message of Chanukah to always increase

Day 258 - Monday (7 Tishrei)Infertility

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By the Grace of G-d 6th of Teveth, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Master Chaim Yehudah Jacobs

Master Chaim Yehudah Jacobs: Bar-Mitzvah - a day of work

Bar Mitzvah

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By the Grace of G-d12 of Teveth, 5719Brooklyn, N.Y.

Rabbi [Emanuel Rackman]1

The Jewish way of saying thanks; Accuracy in publications, especially regarding strong stance against non- orthodox groups; The fundamental difference between Jews and non-Jews

Day 215 - Friday (21 Menachem Av)Conservative Judaism Gentile

By the Grace of G-d 14th of Teveth, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Rabbi Zevi Yehuda Slansky

Administration of Yeshiva through contact with Central Lubavitch Yeshiva; The Rebbe's message in annual journal

Day 215 - Friday (21 Menachem Av)Working for a Yeshiva United Lubavitcher Yeshivah

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By the Grace of G-d14th of Teveth, 5719Brooklyn, N.Y.

Dr. Ephraim Jaffe

Dr. Ephraim Jaffe: Improved health of daughter; correlation of spiritual and physical health; encouraging Jewish patients towards a healthy spiritual life

Doctor Doctor–Patient Relationship Day 447 - Wednesday (5 Iyar)

By the Grace of G-d 15th of Teveth, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Dr. Moses A. Leavitt

Dr. Moses A. Leavitt: Request to the JDC to provide aid to the Amshinov Yeshiva in Bayit V'Gan; Grants for Lubavitch from German reparations Claims Conference

Day 217 - Sunday (23 Menachem Av)JDC

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By the Grace of G-d 21st of Teves, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Hebrew language vs. understanding its contetnt; Check teffilin and mezuzos and daily tzedakah

Day 217 - Sunday (23 Menachem Av)Checking Tefillin Checking Mezuzah

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By the Grace of G-d 21st of Teveth, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. . . .

Sister's health; New branch of Mesibos Shabbos; Lasting impact throughout the week

Day 217 - Sunday (23 Menachem Av)Mesibos Shabbos

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By the Grace of G-d 21st of Teveth, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Rabbi and Mrs. Avrohom Yakov Gluchovsky

Rabbi and Mrs. Avrohom Yakov Gluchovsky: Blessing on occasion of son's 5th birthday; Merit of communal work

Birthday Day 218 - Monday (24 Menachem Av)

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By the Grace of G-d25th of Teveth, 5719Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Elazar Kalman Tiefenbrun

Mr. Elazar Kalman Tiefenbrun: Creating opportunities for study of Chassidus; Learning when one has no time; Blessing for wife's pregnancy

Torah Study Studying Chassidus Day 218 - Monday (24 Menachem Av)

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By the Grace of G-d 25th of Teveth, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Pearl Krinsky

Mrs. Pearl Krinsky: Blessing for sister's health; Donation to Bikur Cholim fund

Day 218 - Monday (24 Menachem Av)

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By the Grace of G-d Erev Rosh Chodesh Shevat 5719, Brooklyn, N.Y.

To all Participants in the19th Annual Dinner of theUnited Lubavitcher YeshivothTomchei Tmimim,G-d bless you all,

ULY Annual Dinner: 1st and 10th of Shevat - specially connected to Yeshiva Tomchei Temimim; The main goal of a Yeshiva - preparing Jewish laymen to enter the world and uplift it.

Day 219 - Tuesday (25 Menachem Av)Tomchei Temimim 10 Shevat

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By the Grace of G-d 3rd of Shevat, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Avrohom Koppel [Bacher]

Mr. Avrohom Koppel Bacher: Success at Yeshiva should encourage further growth in study, with due effort; Lubavitch birthday customs; Blessing for niece

Birthday Day 219 - Tuesday (25 Menachem Av)

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By the Grace of G-d 3rd of Shevat, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Herschel Auerbach

Mr. Herschel Auerbach: Halachic inquiry regarding cemetery monuments and flowers; Priority of spiritual memorial over physical monument; Contrasting memorials of non-Jewish and Jewish kings.

Day 220 - Wednesday (26 Menachem Av)Memorial Elevation of the Soul

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By the Grace of G-d 3rd of Shevat, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Arye Leib Batt

Mr. Arye Leib Batt: Resolutions for Tzedakah - both monetary and spiritual - beyond apparent means open new channels for Divine assistance; Absolute faith in the Creator

Keeping Commitments Resolution Day 220 - Wednesday (26 Menachem Av)

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By the Grace of G-d 11th of Shevat, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Benjamin Lipsky

Mr. Benjamin Lipsky: A Farbrengen, especially for the 10th of Shevat, is an auspicious time to receive G-d’s blessings for those supporting the institutions; Encouragement for further work

Day 221 - Thursday (27 Menachem Av)Chassidic Gathering Yahrtzeit

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By the Grace of G-d 17th of Shevat, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Blessing for new business; Apply yourself to it; Dependency of good causes on your financial success; Influence of 10th of Shevat Farbrengen

Chassidic Gathering Effort Brings Success Day 221 - Thursday (27 Menachem Av)

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By the Grace of G-d 17th of Shevat, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Elia Hirsch Einbinder

Mr. Elia Hirsch Einbinder: Absolute faith in fulfillment of the Rebbe's blessings which were personally received

Chassidic Gathering Hiskashrus A Rebbe

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By the Grace of G-d 17th of Shevat, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Benjamin Saachs

Mr. Benjamin Saachs: Blessing for change of address; Directive for pregnancy; Lasting influence of a Farbrengen; What to do when struggling to keep up with tzedaka pledges

Chassidic Gathering Pregnancy Keeping Commitments

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By the Grace of G-d 5th of Nissan, 5719 Brooklyn, New York

Mr. Zev Litenatsky

Mr. Zev Litenatsky: Improved spiritual welfare will bring physical as well; Concern about livelihood - the necessity of simple faith and the harm of anxiety; Do not delay wedding date

Attending College Day 233 - Tuesday (9 Elul)Prolonged Engagements

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By the Grace of G‑d 5th of Nissan, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Recovery of friend and letter to him; Appreciation for newspaper clippings about Farbrengen recordings

The Rebbe's Farbrengens Day 232 - Monday (8 Elul)

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By the Grace of G-d 5th of Nissan, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Aron Dov Sufrin

Mr. Aron Dov Sufrin: (1) Tonsil removal; Participation in building of Lubavitch House - even when financially strained; Curriculum for children with learning challenges (2) Misinterpretation of the Rebbe's letter; Making the final decision about a Shidduch

Day 232 - Monday (8 Elul)Efforts to find a Shidduch Dating

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By the Grace of G-d 5th of Nissan, 5719 Brooklyn, New York

Mr. . . .

Compliments on son and his progress; Guiding our children cheerfully through life; The path of the Torah will ensure happiness

Day 233 - Tuesday (9 Elul)

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By the Grace of G-d 5th of Nissan, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

How to succeed in the battle of the souls and the definition of Victory; Getting a copy of "The Bible Unauthorized"

Two Souls Day 233 - Tuesday (9 Elul)

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By the Grace of G-d 5th of Nissan, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Ý.

Rabbi

Discussing local Lubavitch yeshiva issues with central offices; Blessing for easy pregnancy; Material success of fundraiser

Day 234 - Wednesday (10 Elul)United Lubavitcher Yeshivah Working for a Yeshiva

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By the Grace of G-d 11th of Nissan, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To my Brethren, Everywhere,G-d bless you -

Michtav Kloli: The extreme and rapid transformation of which we are all capable, never stopping and without fear - A lesson from the story of the Exodus; dismissing fear of “What will the ‘non-Jew’ say”

Pesach Michtovim Klolli'im Freedom Peer Pressure

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By the Grace of G-d 11th of Nissan, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Recipient not listed

Becoming closer to G-d in Law School; The "Golem" which is inside each of us

Day 235 - Thursday (11 Elul)Soul Spanish Jewry

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By the Grace of G-d Erev Pesach, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Students of Yeshivath Achei Tmimim Lubavitch c/o C. Ciment

Students of Achei Tmimim: Remembering your brethren with a donation to "Maos Chitim Fund"; The Four Sons as an imperative to positively influence your friends

Maos Chittim The Four Sons Day 235 - Thursday (11 Elul)

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By the Grace of G-dErev Pesach, 5719Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Alfred K. Aaronson

Mr. Alfred K. Aaronson: Appeal to participate - as an individual and as a leader - in the work of Jewish continuity; Comparison to work in preserving Native American culture

Jewish History Day 235 - Thursday (11 Elul)Support for Educational Institutions

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By the Grace of G-d3rd of Iyar, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Abraham David Teitelbaumc/o Rabbi L. Kramer

Mr. Abraham David Teitelbaum: Birth and Bris of son; Accepting a college level teaching position

Set Times for Torah Study Degree Day 447 - Wednesday (5 Iyar)

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By the Grace of G‑d 5th of lyar, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Abraham Koppel Bacher

Mr. Abraham Koppel Bacher: Should you send a 12 year old away from home for better education; Growing a beard; Advice how to best utilize the summer months

Day 236 - Friday (12 Elul)Chitas Wearing A Beard

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By the Grace of G-d 5th of Iyar, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. . .

Post-birth anxiety is normal and specific symptoms vary; Add in tzedakah and strengthen faith

Anxiety Day 236 - Friday (12 Elul)Pregnancy

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By the Grace of G‑d 10th of Iyar, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Visit the Shluchim in Milan; Son's application to New York Yeshiva; Influencing others to strengthen their Yiddishkeit diplomatically

Methods of Influence Day 236 - Friday (12 Elul)Italian Jewry

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By the Grace of G-d 12th of Iyar, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Rabbi Isaac G. Mintz c/o Beth Rivkah Academy for Girls

Rabbi Isaac G. Mintz: Activities at Beth Rivkah School - Montreal

Day 238 - Sunday (14 Elul)Beis Rivkah Montreal

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By the Grace of G-d 12th of Iyar, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Miss Chaya Golda Hamm

Miss Chaya Golda Hamm (Korf): Arrangements to be counselor in Camp Emunah; Consulting with administration of Bais Yaakov

Day 238 - Sunday (14 Elul)Working in Camp

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By the Grace of G-d 13th of Iyar, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Pearl Krinsky

Mrs. Pearl Krinsky: Prayer for sister's health, in connection with her birthday; The merit of contribution to the Bikur Cholim Fund

Day 238 - Sunday (14 Elul)

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By the Grace of G‑d 17th of Iyar, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Helping a friend struggling with overly negative thoughts of remorse and repentance; When Postponing Teshuvah is necessary

Day 239 - Monday (15 Elul)When to Repent

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By the Grace of G-dErev Shevuoth, 5719Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Chaim Jacob Lipchitz

Mr. Chaim Jacob Lipchitz: Explanation of the traditional Chabad Shavuos blessing "to Receive the Torah with joy and inwardness”; Doing Judaism with intrinsic meaning and purpose

Mattan Torah Day 239 - Monday (15 Elul)

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By the Grace of G-d Erev Shevuoth, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Dr. Miriam Sachs

Dr. Miriam Sachs: Feeling certain in the truth and permanency life's basics – Torah and the Jewish people; Shavuos blessing explained

Day 239 - Monday (15 Elul)Eternity of the Torah Shavuos

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By the Grace of G-d 16th of Sivan, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Abraham Koppel Bacher

Mr. Abraham Koppel Bacher: Inadvisable to interrupt exceptional progress in Yeshiva, even for a short time

Attending Yeshivah Day 240 - Tuesday (16 Elul)Leaving Home for School

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By the Grace of G-d 16th of Sivan, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Best to write personally and not through a friend; Possibility and arrangements to attend Yeshiva in New York; Attending Camp Gan Yisrael - Montreal

Attending Yeshivah Writing to the Rebbe Day 240 - Tuesday (16 Elul)

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By the Grace of G-d 18th of Sivan, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr.

Concentrated efforts to find a Shidduch; Possible vacation to Israel during search; Vaccination concerns; When to say daily Tehillim

Visiting Eretz Yisrael Day 240 - Tuesday (16 Elul)Vacation

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By the Grace of G־d 8th of Sivan, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Recipient not listed

Parnasah-related advice: How to improve it, and dealing with the related anxiety

Tzedakah Brings Riches Financial Strain Commandments Brings Parnassa

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By the Grace of G-d18th of Sivan, 5719Brooklyn, N. Y.

Students of the 5th Grade ofThe Lubavitcher Yeshivah

5th Grade of Lubavitcher Yeshivah: Support of Yeshiva in time of emergency; Realizing the importance of study in Yeshivah

Supporting Yeshivos Day 241 - Wednesday (17 Elul)

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By the Grace of G‑d 19th of Sivan, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Past success should lead to strengthened confidence, faith, and piece of mind in personal and communal affairs

Day 241 - Wednesday (17 Elul)

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June 30 1959

LT [Zalmon] JAFFE

Zalmon Jaffe: Remain in position of influence in Shechitah board

Day 242 - Thursday (18 Elul)Shechita

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By the Grace of G‑d 24th of Sivan, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Regardless of personal feelings, one cannot relinquish control of organization where he advances public good – especially Kashrus

Day 242 - Thursday (18 Elul)Shechita

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By the Grace of G‑d 26th of Sivan, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Chaim Yehudah [Jacobs]

Mr. Chaim Yehudah Jacobs: Role of a Youth Minyan Gabbai; When influencing others on Judaism, one must practise what he preaches and grow personally

Day 242 - Thursday (18 Elul)Methods of Influence Mesibos Shabbos

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By the Grace of G-d27th of Sivan [5719]Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. ...

Organizations should publish activity reports; Divesting a Jewish cooperative organization of its religious nature, so as to avoid ipso facto recognition of non-halachic Jewish movements

Day 243 - Friday (19 Elul)Compromised Judaism Reform Judaism

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By the Grace of G-d 27th of Sivan, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. . . .

Father-in-law's surgery; Do not give up the business - it is the channel G-d has chosen for your Parnassah; Give charity a stake in your business

Business Advice Day 245 - Sunday (21 Elul)

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[27th of Sivan, 5719]

Recipient not listed

The summer offers many opportunities for positive influence

Day 245 - Sunday (21 Elul)

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By the Grace of G-d 7th of Tammuz, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr.

Your new position in camp - about which you are unhappy - actually offers much greater opportunities; Inspiration from the events of 12 - 13 Tammuz

12 Tammuz Lesson Working in Camp Day 245 - Sunday (21 Elul)

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By the Grace of G-d 7th of Tammuz, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. . . .

Birth of a nephew; Mere observance is all that’s necessary to cultivate faith – if performed with inner joy and sincerity; Increase outreach activities during the summer

Day 246 - Monday (22 Elul)

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By the Grace of G-d 10th of Tammuz, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Pearl Krinsky

Mrs. Pearl Krinsky: Improvement in your sister's health condition; Utilizing the special opportunities of the summer for spreading Yiddishkeit; Drawing real inspiration from 12-13 Tammuz

Day 246 - Monday (22 Elul)

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By the Grace of G-d Erev Shabbos, 11th of Tammuz, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr.

Growing in Tzedakah contribution; The self-sacrificing work of the Rebbe Rayatz inspires and blesses the participants in his work and institutions

12 Tammuz Lesson Day 246 - Monday (22 Elul)

By the Grace of G‑d14th of Tammuz, 5719Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Shechita board elections; The auspicious days of 12-13 Tammuz, their inspiration and blessing; Public speech on the matter of Jewish education, in which time is of the essence

Day 247 - Tuesday (23 Elul)Shechita

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By the Grace of G-d 15th of Tammuz, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Recipient not listed

Continued firm stance regarding incorporating heretical Jewish movements in a unified religious organization

Day 247 - Tuesday (23 Elul)Reform Judaism

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By the Grace of G‑d 25th of Tammuz, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Delay in acceptance to Central Yeshivah in New York; Best to arrive when normal schedule has resumed following the summer

Attending Yeshivah Day 247 - Tuesday (23 Elul)

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

Mr. Elazar Kalman Tiefenbrun

Mr. Elazar Kalman Tiefenbrun: The tremendous potential for achievement which each individual possesses, notwithstanding their position or stature; Birthday wishes

Day 248 - Wednesday (24 Elul)

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By the Grace of G-d End of Tammuz, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Hon. Harry A. Goodman

Harry A. Goodman: Obtaining British visas for the Skulener Rebbe and his son; The fight for truth can overcome the mightiest powers on earth

Day 248 - Wednesday (24 Elul)

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By the Grace of G-d 5th of Menachem-Av, 5719 Brooklyn, New York

To the Bereaved Family of the lateJacob Lazarov May He Rest in Peace

Lazarov Family: Condolence on passing of father; The deep meaning in the traditional text of consolation; Involvement in building of Kfar Chabad will be a living memorial and source of merit

Day 248 - Wednesday (24 Elul)Memorial Kfar Chabad

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By the Grace of G-d6th of Menachem Av, 5719Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. . . .

Letter to a widow: Trip to Israel conducive to finding a Shidduch; A prospective match’s difficult child from a first marriage

Day 249 - Thursday (25 Elul)Visiting Eretz Yisrael Widow

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By the Grace of G-d6th of Menachem Av, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Benjamin Saachs

Mr. Benjamin Saachs: Mazel tov on birth of a child to couple struggling with infertility; Those who have received G-d's blessings should be influenced to strengthen their observance

Infertility Day 258 - Monday (7 Tishrei)

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By the Grace of G‑d 15th of Menachem Av, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Regards and film from recent visit to the Holy Land; Documentation for son's travel to 770 Yeshiva; Joy on the 15th of Av

Day 249 - Thursday (25 Elul)15 Av Visiting Eretz Yisrael

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By the Grace of G-d 16th of Menachem Av 5719, Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Basia Garelik

Mrs. Basia Garelik: Inadvisability of importing produce from Eretz Yisrael; Prioritizing shlichus work over adding new Kindergarten role during pregnancy; Where to give birth

Day 249 - Thursday (25 Elul)Switzerland Italian Jewry

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By the Grace of G-d 23rd of Menachem Av 5719, Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Elie Cohen

Mr. Elie Cohen (yeshiva student): The benefits of a learning partner; How to serve G-d with Joy; Joining the Yeshiva full time; Birthday observances

Day 250 - Friday (26 Elul)Attending Yeshivah Serve G-d with Joy

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By the Grace of G-d 28th of Menachem Av, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Race Schildkraut

Mrs. Race Schildkraut: Learning to drive and receiving a driver's license

Day 250 - Friday (26 Elul)Driving

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By the Grace of G-d 28th of Menachem Av, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Yechezkiel Zvi Meisels

Mr. Yechezkiel Zvi Meisels: Coping with the Yetzer Hora; Changing Yeshivos; a Lubavitcher Yeshivah

Attending Yeshivah Day 250 - Friday (26 Elul)Tzedaka Before Tefillin

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By the Grace of G-d 8th of Elul, 5719Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Moshe Arazi

Mr. Moshe Arazi: How to ensure a harmonious and happy life; Elul is a time to seek the true inner values of life

Day 252 - Sunday (28 Elul)Psalm 27 The Month of Elul

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By the Grace of G-d10th of Elul, 5719Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. ...

Improved health of son following (possibly unfounded) apprehension; True Nachas and the necessity of parent's maximum involvement child's upbringing

Day 252 - Sunday (28 Elul)

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By the Grace of G-d 18th of Elul, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs.

Blessings for improvement in all matters, especially health, in the auspicious month of Elul

Day 252 - Sunday (28 Elul)New Year Wishes The Month of Elul

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By the Grace of G-d 18th of Elul, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Powerful meditation of Psalm 27 read during Elul and Tishrei; "G-d is my light" in all I do, and consequently there is no room for anxiety and fear

Day 253 - Monday (29 Elul)18 Elul The Month of Elul

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By the Grace of G‑d 25th of Elul, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To my BrethrenSons and Daughters of our PeopleWherever you are –G‑d be gracious unto you –

Michtov Kloli: Time for self-evaluation: Upon recognizing our tremendous capabilities, the question must be asked - have I "conquered the world"?

Day 253 - Monday (29 Elul)Conquer the World

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By the Grace of G-d,In the Days of Selichoth,5719. Brooklyn, N. Y.

Recipient not listed

New Year wishes

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By the Grace of G-d2nd of Adar 11, 5719Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the Annual Convention of the Committee for Furtherance of Jewish Education

(N)CFJE Annual Dinner: The message of Shemittah - There is no area of life or existence from which G-d is excluded, faith and submission to His will bring physical blessing even when not dictated by the laws of nature; Relevance especially to parents who mistakenly prioritize physical care of child; Encouragement for work of the Released Time Program

Day 227 - Wednesday (3 Elul)Released Time

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[Erev Shabbos Kodesh Pekudei3 Adar II, 5719]

תו"ת מנטרעאל

Montreal Yeshiva Dinner: The eternal life of Moshe Rabbenu perpetuated through the study of his Torah

Purpose of a Yeshiva 7 Adar Tomchei Tmimim Montreal

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By the Grace of G-d 4th of Adar I, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

On sending son to college after two years in Yeshiva; Torah study will bring true happiness and nachas

Attending College Day 222 - Friday (28 Menachem Av)

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By the Grace of G-d 6th of Adar II, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Committee of Beth Rivkah Youthc/o Miss Judith Kaploun

Committee of Beth Rivkah Youth: Maintaining contact with campers throughout the year; Opportune times for camp reunions; In order to be a source of influence, one must possess a wealth of good things

Camp Reunion Day 228 - Thursday (4 Elul)Inspiration From Camp

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By the Grace of G-d 6th of Adar II, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. David Feiglin

New building for Beth Rivka Melbourne - as a forerunner for further growth; Queen Esther's accomplishments were a result of her proper upbringing

Day 227 - Wednesday (3 Elul)Beis Rivkah Melbourne Esther

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By the Grace of G-d 6th of Adar II, 5719 Brooklyn, H. Y.

Mr. Uri Judah Cohen

Mr. Uri Judah Cohen: Wish for radical improvement in Parnassah; Necessity of Chinuch as a foundation; Confidence and joy bring blessing; Contact for Jewish Council in Germany

Day 228 - Thursday (4 Elul)Foundation Importance of Jewish Education

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By the Grace of G-d 8th of Adar I, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. ...

Correlation between religious weakness and mundane undertakings; Conflict of science and faith; Imagined scientific discipline; Awakening of innate inner faith in reaction to one specific individual's inspiration - analogy of spark and powder keg

A Rebbe Day 224 - Sunday (30 Menachem Av)Science

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By the Grace of G-d 9th of Adar II, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

How G-d seeks man: The subconscious signals which are sent to our soul; Analogy of radio signals; Blessing for wife's pregnancy

Day 229 - Friday (5 Elul)

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By the Grace of G‑d Purim-Koton, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Marriage related guidance: "Insisting" on Chuppah under the open sky; Who decides on furniture; Proper conduct - especially as a leader of a family; Promising not to go to the cinema; The secret to a harmonious married life; Choosing a positive environment

Foundation of Marriage Day 225 - Monday (1 Elul)Jewish Environment

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By the Grace of G-d Purim, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To all the Members and Friendsof the Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuchin Detroit, Mich.G-d bless you all!

Friends of Merkos - Detroit: Welcome to the ranks of Merkos and its worldwide activities; Timely lesson of Purim - The path showed by Mordechai of dedication to Torah and Judaism, even when seemingly impractical or unreasonable, for it is our true way of survival

The Role of Mordechai Purim: Jewish Survival Day 228 - Thursday (4 Elul)

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By the Grace of G-d14th of Adar 1(Purim Koton), 5719Brooklyn, N.Y.

[Mr. Chaim Jacob Lipchitz]1

Jaques Lipchitz: Importance of Tefillin; Parallels of the Mitzvah and the art of sculpting

Day 225 - Monday (1 Elul)Sculpture Tefillin Mind-Heart Harmony

By the Grace of G-d 18th of Adar I, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Personal meeting should spur our further efforts; Capital allowance issue resolved

Day 226 - Tuesday (2 Elul)Private Audience Traveling to the Rebbe

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By the Grace of G‑d 21st of Adar II, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Mazel Tov on brother’s wedding; Success of treatment between Adar and Nissan; Recording of the Rebbes Farbrengen brought back to England.

The Rebbe's Farbrengens Day 229 - Friday (5 Elul)Recording

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By the Grace of G-d 21st of Adar II, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Elie Cohen

Mr. Elie Cohen: The proper path of Teshuvah and serving G-d – rung by rung, without discouragement; Which type of tefillin to wear; Influencing irreligious brother through a non-relative

Day 231 - Sunday (7 Elul)Methods of Influence Tefillin Issues

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By the Grace of G‑d 22nd of Adar I, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Estelle Klyne

Mrs. Estelle Klyne: Inquiry about brother's wellbeing in Yeshiva; There is no end to goodness and therefore always room for improvement; Tzedakah before candlelighting

Spiritual Growth Tzedakah Distribution Attending Yeshivah

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By the Grace of G-d 27th of Adar II, 5719 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Chaim Yehudah Jacobs

Mr. Chaim Yehudah Jacobs: Success in proper conduct through determination; Consult with local Anash on how to best influence friends; French publications and pen friend

Day 231 - Sunday (7 Elul)Methods of Influence

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By the Grace of G-d27th of Adar II, 5719Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. . . .

Good news of Nachas and Parnosso; Shidduch prospect for widow

Day 231 - Sunday (7 Elul)Remarriage Widow

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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‑d 28th of Adar II, 5719 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr.

Need for Constant growth in sacred matters — including health and state of mind

Teshuva With Joy Fasting Day 232 - Monday (8 Elul)

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5719

Mr. Shlomo Travis

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Mrs. Deborah GutnickIgud Nashei Chabad

Dr. . . . D.C., M.N. C.A.

Mr. ...

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Adolph Schoenbrun

Mrs. . . .

Mr. ...

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mrs. Miriam Cheruff

Mr. ...

Mrs. . . .

Rabbi [Emanuel Rackman]1

Mrs. R. Schildkraut

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

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Mrs. . . .

Mr. David Feiglin

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The Detroit Branch of theMerkos L'Inyonei ChinuchG-d bless you all

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Mr. Joseph Feiglin

Mr. Mordechai Rich

Mr.

Mr. Elie Cohen

Mr. &amp; Mrs. Benjamin Saachs

Master Chaim Yehudah Jacobs

Rabbi [Emanuel Rackman]1

Rabbi Zevi Yehuda Slansky

Dr. Ephraim Jaffe

Dr. Moses A. Leavitt

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Mr. . . .

Rabbi and Mrs. Avrohom Yakov Gluchovsky

Mr. Elazar Kalman Tiefenbrun

Mrs. Pearl Krinsky

To all Participants in the19th Annual Dinner of theUnited Lubavitcher YeshivothTomchei Tmimim,G-d bless you all,

Mr. Avrohom Koppel [Bacher]

Mr. Herschel Auerbach

Mr. Arye Leib Batt

Mr. Benjamin Lipsky

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Mr. Elia Hirsch Einbinder

Mr. Benjamin Saachs

Mr. Zev Litenatsky

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Aron Dov Sufrin

Mr. . . .

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Rabbi

To my Brethren, Everywhere,G-d bless you -

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Students of Yeshivath Achei Tmimim Lubavitch c/o C. Ciment

Mr. Alfred K. Aaronson

Mr. Abraham David Teitelbaumc/o Rabbi L. Kramer

Mr. Abraham Koppel Bacher

Mrs. . .

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Rabbi Isaac G. Mintz c/o Beth Rivkah Academy for Girls

Miss Chaya Golda Hamm

Mrs. Pearl Krinsky

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Mr. Chaim Jacob Lipchitz

Dr. Miriam Sachs

Mr. Abraham Koppel Bacher

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Mr.

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Students of the 5th Grade ofThe Lubavitcher Yeshivah

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

LT [Zalmon] JAFFE

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Chaim Yehudah [Jacobs]

Mr. ...

Mr. . . .

Recipient not listed

Mr.

Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Saachs