Rebbe Responsa

By the Grace of G-d 5th of Tishrei, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Students of Grade A and Gan of theBeth Rivkah Academy

Students of Beth Rivkah - Montreal: New Year wishes to schoolchildren; Happiness and blessing for every Jewish individual and family through daily conduct according to G-d's will

Day 317 - Tuesday (19 Kislev)Beis Rivkah Montreal

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By the Grace of G-d 5th of Tishrei, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Recipient not listed

The unique quality of a Yeshivah education; difficulties in being away from home; taking full advantage the Ten Days of Repentance and Tishrei

Leaving Home for School Day 317 - Tuesday (19 Kislev)Aseres Yemei Teshuva

By the Grace of G-d 5th of Tishrei, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Chaim Jacobs

Mr. Chaim Jacobs: Improvement in family's observance through showing an example with affection and respect; The days of Tishrei have a lasting influence throughout the year

Influencing Family Members Day 318 - Wednesday (20 Kislev)Aseres Yemei Teshuva

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By the Grace of G-d Erev Succoth, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

No Jew can ever abandon his faith due to the constant presence of the Neshama; The often effective approach of the Yetzer Hara to suggest that it is too late; Eventually every Jew will return and the sooner this is recognized the easier this will be; Analogy from the field of Zoology

Day 318 - Wednesday (20 Kislev)

By the Grace of G-d 25th of Tishrei, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs.

Dissatisfaction over husband’s trip to the Rebbe: Husband and wife are a single interconnected entity; Spiritual inspiration and community reinforcement are essential for a man to face marriage's challenges as a happy and good husband

Day 319 - Thursday (21 Kislev)Shalom Bayis Traveling to the Rebbe

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By the Grace of G-d25th of Tishrei, 5721Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Benjamin Saachs

Mr. Benjamin Saachs: Spreading Yiddishkeit in London with new inspiration from spending Tishrei in New York; Such work is a channel for material and spiritual blessings

Day 319 - Thursday (21 Kislev)

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By the Grace of G-d Chol Hamoed Succoth, 5724 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. ...

Anxiety and lack of confidence have no place according to the teachings of Chassidus; Offer for partial scholarship to complete graduate studies

Day 318 - Wednesday (20 Kislev)

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By the Grace of G-d3rd of Cheshvan, 5721Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Film being edited and returned by the office; Good news of pregnancy (which should remain confidential); Progress in the Manchester community's religious standards must be made step by step

Day 320 - Friday (22 Kislev)Mixed Dancing Pregnancy

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By the Grace of G-d 3rd of Cheshvan, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Chaim Yehudah Jacobs

Overcoming difficulties, for effort brings success; Being a living example to friends and general environment

Day 320 - Friday (22 Kislev)

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By the Grace of G-d3rd of Cheshvan, 5721Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Friction between two siblings stemming from jealousy and lack of success; solution to engage in activities which would restore confidence, and regulate physical health; correlation between spiritual life and mental health

Day 322 - Sunday (24 Kislev)Adolescence Checking Mezuzah

By the Grace of G-d 3rd of Cheshvan, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Abraham Gafni

News of conversion; blessing that feelings of joy and conviction continue to express themselves in the future

Day 322 - Sunday (24 Kislev)Conversion

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October 26, I960

To: Jewish Restitution Successor Organization3 East 54th Street, New York, N.Y,Att’n: Saul Kagan, Esq., Secretary.

Memo regarding The Offset Printing School in Kfar Chabad: The vision, the various motivations, and the costs

Day 322 - Sunday (24 Kislev)JDC

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By the Grace of G-d11th of Cheshvan, 5721Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Dvorah Groner

Mrs. Devorah Groner: Response to complaint of tremendous hardships in Australian work; Negative experiences are a result of your success; the choice is given to do the Rebbe's work as an "employee" in the U.S., or as an "executive" - pioneering Yiddishkeit in Australia

Day 323 - Monday (25 Kislev)Australia Remote Areas

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By the Grace of G‑d 11th of Cheshvan, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Elia Hirsh Einbinder

Carrying over the Joy of Tishrei throughout the year; Living with joy and optimism will cause the optimism to be realized

Day 324 - Tuesday (26 Kislev)

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By the Grace of G-d 11th of Cheshvan, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. . . .

Date for wedding in second marriage; the question of where to live following the wedding

Day 324 - Tuesday (26 Kislev)Wedding Date Remarriage

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By the Grace of G-d 17th of Cheshvan, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr.

Frustration regarding lack of resolution towards practical Jewish observance at Synagogue convention; the violation of Halacha when belonging to non-orthodox association

Day 324 - Tuesday (26 Kislev)Jew at Heart

By the Grace of G-d 18th of Cheshvan, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Recipient not listed

Encouragement for overcoming difficulties in studies; having a good friend; studying the daily Chitas

Day 325 - Wednesday (27 Kislev)Chitas

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By the Grace of G-d20th of Cheshvan, 5721Brooklyn, N.Y.

The Lazarov Family

The Lazarov Family: The traditional message of condolences and the double message of comfort it contains; confidence that the family will carry on the father philanthropic example

Day 505 - Motzei Shabbos (5 Tammuz)Condolences

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By the Grace of G-d 15th of Kislev, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Eliezer Daniel Meijersc/o Hazelzet

Development of a learning group; advice regarding personal studies should come from those who are local and know particulars; the question of visiting a Reform institution

Day 325 - Wednesday (27 Kislev)Netherlandic Jewry

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By the Grace of G‑d 15th of Kislev, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Dr. Moses A. Leavitt

Dr. Moses A. Leavitt: Thanks for recently published book; wish that work of JDC be for growth and not for emergency aid; enclosed newly published "Memoirs"

Day 325 - Wednesday (27 Kislev)JDC Books Sent to the Rebbe

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By the Grace of G-d1st Chanukah Candle5721. Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the participants in the Chanukah Gathering of the friends and supporters of the Yeshivath Achei Tmimim of Newark. N.J.G-d bless you

Chanukah teaches that with self-sacrifice "the weak" and "the few" will achieve victory; the meaning for modern times pertaining to Yeshiva education

Day 326 - Thursday (28 Kislev)

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By the Grace of G-d In the Days of Chanukah, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Mendel David

Increase in Torah and Mitzvah observance is channel for blessings; Prioritizing actual study of Chassidus over debate and discussion with opponents

Day 326 - Thursday (28 Kislev)Studying Chassidus Mussar

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By the Grace of G‑d In the Days of Chanukah, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Purchasing merchandise from Japan or Hong Kong; Creating channels for wealth through being particular about Tzedakah payments, even in advance of profits

Day 326 - Thursday (28 Kislev)Investment

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By the Grace of G‑d In the Days of Chanukah, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Miss . . .

Response to issue with Sheitel due to being "old fashioned"; Mitzvahs should be observed as Hashem's command, although they provide our good as well, especially Sheitel; respect is given to those who live based on their faith and convictions; our actions always have an influence on others

Day 327 - Friday (29 Kislev)Sheitel

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By the Grace of G-d In the Days of Chanukah, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Participants of the Annual Celebration of the Lubavitch Yeshivah "Achei Tmimim"

Chanukah teaches that with self-sacrifice and dedication, even "the weak" and "the few" will achieve victory; the meaning for modern times pertaining to Yeshiva education

Day 327 - Friday (29 Kislev)

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By the Grace of G-d In the Days of Chanukah, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Recipient not listed

How to empower children to avoid negative habits on their own; educating a child to respect personal property; never give the child a feeling that they are bad

Day 329 - Sunday (1 Teves)Parenting

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By the Grace of G‑d In the Days of Chanukah, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Henna Elka Sufrin

Clarification of the stance of Chassidus towards study of Torah ("Nigla") and taking L'chaim; Blessing for healthy pregnancy and delivery

Criticism of Lubavitch Day 329 - Sunday (1 Teves)Chassidism

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By the Grace of G-d In the Days of Chanukah 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Hon. Ben West, Mayor City of Nashville

Hon. Ben West, Mayor of Nashville: The remarkable dedication of the Kfar Chabad villagers; integration of youngsters from different backgrounds; wish for success in work for the city of Nashville

Day 329 - Sunday (1 Teves)

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By the Grace of G-d In the Days of Chanukah, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Chaim Judah Jacobs

Reports of progress in study and good news; reminder of Chanukah to always seek further accomplishments

Day 330 - Monday (2 Teves)

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By the Grace of G-dIn the Days of Chanukah, 5721Brooklyn, N. Y.

Dr. ...

New academic position; Chanukah and the need to constantly grow in “light” – goodness and holiness – which are sourced in the Infinite

Day 330 - Monday (2 Teves)Chanukah - Steady Increase Teacher

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By the Grace of G-dIn the Days of Chanukah, 5721Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Yitzchok Kosofsky

Mr. Yitzchok Kosofsky: Regards received; Promise to mention in prayer; may growing number of lights on Chanukah bring happiness, and success in communal affairs

Day 330 - Monday (2 Teves)

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By the Grace of G‑d 8th of Teveth, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Elia Hirsh Einbinder

Advice regarding continuation of business after partnership split

Day 331 - Tuesday (3 Teves)

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By the Grace of G-d 15th of Teves, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Chona Zvi Gorman

Inspiring other young people by being an example of a young and modern yet religious person; influence according to the Torah should be in a pleasant and sincere way; study of daily Chitas

Day 331 - Tuesday (3 Teves)Chitas

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By the Grace of G‑d 15th of Teveth, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Roselyn Jaffe

Birthday wishes for health, success, and nachas from children as well as from community

Birthday Day 331 - Tuesday (3 Teves)

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By the Grace of G-d 21st of Teveth, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Explanation of inquiry and concern about tzedakah contribution amounts; preparation for Lubavitch house dinner; a recorded address vs. spontaneous remarks

Day 332 - Wednesday (4 Teves)Recording

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By the Grace of G-d,24th of Teves, 5721Yahrzeit of the Old RebbeAuthor of the Tanya and Shulchan OruchBrooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in theAnnual Dinner of the United Lubavitcher Yeshivoth"Tomchei Tmimim"G-d bless you all,

Annual Dinner of the ULY: A lesson based on a story of the Tzemach Tzedek regarding Yaakov's best years of life, in Egypt; Establishment of a center for Torah education guarantees flourishing Jewish life, and brings blessings to teachers, students, and benefactors

Parshas Vayechi Day 332 - Wednesday (4 Teves)

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By the Grace of G-d 27th of Teveth, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Abraham Koppel Bacher

Depressed attitudes stem from the Yetzer Hora, the road to purity is gradual

Day 333 - Thursday (5 Teves)Spiritual Growth Depression

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By the Grace of G-d 28th of Teves 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Miss Sarah Rifkah Posner c/o Garelik

Overcoming baseless feelings of discouragement which are merely tactics of the Yetzer Hara; accomplishments in teaching work and who cares about them; do not hesitate to write about feelings of anxiety; obligation of a teacher to have good health

Day 333 - Thursday (5 Teves)

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By the Grace of G-d 28th of Teveth, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Basia Garelik

Improvement in health; Reports of good impression from the Shlichus work in Milan

Day 334 - Friday (6 Teves)

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By the Grace of G-d28th of Teveth, 5721Brooklyn, New York

Mr. Saul Kagan,1 Secretary

Secured funding for Kfar Chabad offset printing program

Day 334 - Friday (6 Teves)

By the grace of G-d 29th of Teveth, 5721Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

List of contacts in S. Francisco for a visitor

Day 334 - Friday (6 Teves)California

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By the Grace of G-d 8th of Shevat, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Miss H. Jaffe

Birthday wishes; Sharing the significance of Yud Shevat with other young people

Day 336 - Sunday (8 Teves)

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By the Grace of G-d8th of Shevat, 5721Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Elazar Kalman Tiefenbrun

Involvement in community affairs in a manner which does not interfere with personal duties; Observance of Yud Shevat should consist of inspiration that leads to action

Day 336 - Sunday (8 Teves)10 Shevat

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By the Grace of G‑d 12th of Shevat, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. & Mrs. Zalmon Jaffe and Family

Mr. & Mrs. Zalmon Jaffe and Family: Yud Shevat message

Day 336 - Sunday (8 Teves)

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By the Grace of G-d 12th of Shevat, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Recipient not listed

The relation and dynamic between the supernal worlds and the physical world, concerning receipt of G-d's blessings directly or through the necessary channels and vessels; blessings for child's wedding and for parnassah; importance of study about matters pertaining to supernal worlds

Day 337 - Monday (9 Teves)Obligation to learn Chassidus

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By the Grace of G-d 12th of Shevat, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Dvorah Groner

The remembrance of Yud Shevat as an inspiration to continue the work of the Previous Rebbe with complete dedication

10 Shevat

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By the Grace of G-d 12th of Shevat, 5721Brooklyn, N. Y.

Miss ...1

A young girl's difficulties with school work; G-d knows about your problem and wants to help, but your cooperation is needed

Day 337 - Monday (9 Teves)Approach to Torah Study Will

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By the Grace of G-d14th of Shevat, 5721Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs.

Teshuva for failure of Pesach observance; Pesach's central significance in Jewish life.

Day 338 - Tuesday (10 Teves)Tikkunim Teshuva Rectifies the Past

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By the Grace of G-d 16th of Shevat, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Changed Nusach of prayer; halachic status of the Falashas; gain of transgressions do not outweigh the value of adhering to the Halacha

Day 338 - Tuesday (10 Teves)Ethiopian Jews

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By the Grace of G-d 16th of Shevat, 5721Brooklyn, N.Y.

YavnehMr. Joel Levin, Pres.

The Rebbe's remarks for the first National Convention of Yavneh; the convention should focus on practical Mitzvos and commitment to every detail of Judaism without compromise

Day 338 - Tuesday (10 Teves)

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By the Grace of G-d 19th of Shevat, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Aron Dov and Mrs. Henna Elka Sufrin

Duty of those who prejudice against Chassidus to research the sources; a difficult situation with a student mainly stemming from parent's opposition; the priority to focus on projects which are practically possible, and delay other ideas for later

Criticism of Lubavitch Day 339 - Wednesday (11 Teves)Torah Interpretation

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By the Grace of G‑d 20th of Shevat, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Blessings for the new letterhead and members mentioned

Day 339 - Wednesday (11 Teves)

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By the Grace of G-d 21st of Shvat, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Abraham Yosef Silver

Impression from a visit to New York for Yud Shevat should lead to results in daily conduct

Day 339 - Wednesday (11 Teves)

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By the Grace of G‑d 27th of Shevat, 5721 Brooklyn, NY.

Rabbi Moshe Elia Gerlitzky

The argument of common sense that a business should not be open on Shabbos

Day 340 - Thurdsay (12 Teves)Business on Shabbos

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By the Grace of G-d6th of Adar, 5721Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Joel Levine National PresidentYavneh

Inspiration must lead to action; the lesson of Purim that Mesiras Nefesh should affect year round conduct; the Yavneh-Lubavitch relationship

Purim: Self Sacrifice Day 340 - Thurdsay (12 Teves)

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By the Grace of G-d6th of Adar, 5721Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Reitza Kosofsky

Mrs. Reitza Kosofsky: Adar is an auspicious and Happy month for Jews; entering it you should have strong faith in G-d’s that he will heal you

Day 340 - Thurdsay (12 Teves)Adar - An Auspicious Month Trust in G-d

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By the Grace of G‑d 7th of Adar, 5721 Brooklyn N.Y.

Recipient not listed

The advantage of a Yeshiva environment; life in accordance with Torah and Mitzvos

Day 341 - Friday (13 Teves)

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By the Grace of G-d7th of Adar, 5721Brooklyn, N.Y.

To: Rabbis, Principals, Teachers and Parents -

Circular to Rabbis, Educators, and Parents: Personal obligation of every individual to fulfill the Mitzvos of Mishloach Manos and Matanas La'Evyonim, contrary to common misconception

Shalach Manos Matanos La'evyonim Day 341 - Friday (13 Teves)

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By the Grace of G‑d 12th of Adar, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: The auspicious nature of a birthday

Birthday Day 341 - Friday (13 Teves)

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By the Grace of G‑d 12th of Adar, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Yocheved Miriam Rubin

Moving homes; doing one thing at a time; social activities and personal ones

Day 343 - Sunday (15 Teves)Moving

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By the Grace of G-d12th of Adar, 5721Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. S. Perrin

Updated directly; double efforts in Jewish education

Purim: "Light, Gladness and Joy"Day 343 - Sunday (15 Teves)

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By the Grace of G-d12th of Adar, 5721Brooklyn, N. Y.

Miss Freida Bunzel

Certain hope that you will establish a truly Jewish home

Day 343 - Sunday (15 Teves)

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By the Grace of G-d 12th of Adar, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Dvorah Groner

Blessings come after a fire; differing personalities in Anash community should lead to enhanced unity; belief that Ahavas Yisroel will prevail; writing reports to the Rebbe

Day 344 - Monday (16 Teves)Fire Jewish Unity

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By the Grace of G-d 12th of Adar, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Dr. Jacob B. Hayes Rollman Receiving Hospital and State Institute of Psychiatry

When to publicize pregnancy; Tzedoko during pregnancy; encourage family to live as Orthodox Jews

Day 344 - Monday (16 Teves)Checking Tefillin Tzedakah Distribution

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By the Grace of G-d 12th of Adar, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Benjamin Saachs

Open this letter to read the full text.

Day 344 - Monday (16 Teves)

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March 1, 1961

NLFRIENDS LUBAVITCHER MOVEMENTZALMAN JAFFE CHAIRMAN

Friends of Lubavitch in Manchester: Purim’s full reversal and conversion of darkness; reflecting this in the dissemination of Judaism with Chassidic warmth

Additional Purim Lessons Day 345 - Tuesday (17 Teves)

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19th Adar, 5721

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: All activities should be on the upgrade; increase in joy every day of Adar

Adar - Increase In Joy Day 448 - Thursday (6 Iyar)

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By the Grace of G-d 19th of Adar, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Aaron Goodman

Mr. Aaron Goodman: The harm of promoting illegal Aliyah from a hostile country in the media; Agudas Israel’s position; request for published material

Agudas Yisrael Quiet Diplomacy Aliyah

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By the Grace of G-d 19th of Adar, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. & Mrs. Newman

Mr. & Mrs. Newman: Success in promoting Torah true education should stimulate future efforts; G-d’s fatherly love for every Jew, and our duty and privilege to bring them closer to him; overcoming opposition to Release Time

Day 345 - Tuesday (17 Teves)Released Time

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By the Grace of G-d 19th of Adar, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Abe Dunn

Opposition should bring greater support

Purim: Prioritizing Education Achei Temimim - Pittsburgh Day 346 - Wednesday (18 Teves)

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By the Grace of G-d19th of Adar, 5721Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Chaim Yaakov Lipchitz

Increasing joy every day of Adar

Shalach Manos Adar - Increase In Joy Day 346 - Wednesday (18 Teves)

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By the Grace of G‑d 25th of Adar, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Elia Hirsh Einbinder

Moving to an old age home

Day 346 - Wednesday (18 Teves)Aging

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By the Grace of G-d 25th of Adar, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Chona Zvi Gorman

Foreknowledge and free choice

Day 347 - Thursday (19 Teves)Paradox of Free Will

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By the Grace of G-d 25th of Adar, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Increase the communal activities

Day 347 - Thursday (19 Teves)

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By the Grace of G-d 25th of Adar, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Menachem Dov Chaim Salek

Grow in activities; continuing (secular) studies

Day 348 - Friday (20 Teves)

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By the Grace of G-d25th of Adar, 5721Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Chava Hendel

Wishes for G-d's blessings; steady growth in N'shei Chabad activities

Day 347 - Thursday (19 Teves)Neshei Chabad

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By the Grace of G-d 28th of Adar, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

The unity of the physical and spiritual in Purim, the physical world, and divine service

Additional Purim Lessons Day 348 - Friday (20 Teves)Atoms

By the Grace of G-d 3rd of Nissan, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. & Mrs. Yitzchok Kosofsky

Yiddish milk in Chicago

Day 348 - Friday (20 Teves)Chalav Yisroel

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By the Grace of G-d 3rd of Nissan, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Dr. . . .

Prolonged silence due to a busy teaching schedule, not anxiety; request for transcripts of talks on Chassidus; Pesach is an intensified expression of a jew’s daily experience of freedom

Day 350 - Sunday (22 Teves)Teacher Spreading Chassidus

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By the Grace of G-d 3rd of Nissan, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y

… [Y]itzchak

A Jew’s soul is connected and attached to the Infinite; when he maintains the attachment, he’s beyond limitation; this is the key to Jewish survival, which defies logic in every generation

Nature of a Jew Soul Day 350 - Sunday (22 Teves)

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By the Grace of G-d 10th of Nissan, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Gehinnom after suicide – I don’t encourage delving into such thoughts; Briefly, taking one’s own life is not an escape

Day 350 - Sunday (22 Teves)Mivtza Matza Suicide

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By the Grace of G‑d 10th of Nissan, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

1) Mechitzah: not intended to degrade; During prayer we unite with G-d, this can only be achieved when there is no third element involved; the limit of human comprehension. 2) How every Jew retains a portion in the world to come despite sin, since their essence derives from G-d's creative word

Day 351 - Monday (23 Teves)Mechitza

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By the Grace of G-d10th of Nissan, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

The Honorable Abraham I. Smith Justice of the Probate Court of Hampden County,

The ultimate role of a judge is to prevent the need for punishment; this is also the purpose of a yeshiva

Day 352 - Tuesday (24 Teves)Judge

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By the Grace of G-d 10th of Nissan, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Aaron Goodman

Mr. Aaron Goodman: Pesach wishes; keeping the rebbe updated

Day 352 - Tuesday (24 Teves)

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By the Grace of G-d 10th of Nissan, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Professor Dr. David Baumgardt

Professor Dr. David Baumgardt: References to the angel Syndalphon in the Rebbe Rayatz’s discourse

Chassidic Concepts Day 352 - Tuesday (24 Teves)Angel

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By the Grace of G-d 11th of Nissan, 5721 Brooklyn, New York

To our Brethren EverywhereG-d bless You all!

Michtov Kloli: The Jewish nation set aside logic and left prosperous Egypt for the barren desert; A Jew’s observance is challenged by the conventions of a materialistic society; trusting G-d beyond nature is the key to spiritual and physical freedom, success, and happiness

Pesach Michtovim Klolli'im Compromising Observance Day 353 - Wednesday (25 Teves)

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By the Grace of G‑d11th of Nissan, 57[21]2Brooklyn, New York

Mr. S. Z. Jaffe and Family1

Mr. S. Z. Jaffe and Family: Pesach wishes; Complications in efforts to charter a flight to the Rebbe from Great Britain

Day 353 - Wednesday (25 Teves)

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By the Grace of G‑d 13th of Nissan, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. & Mrs. Zalmon Jaffe and Family

Mr. & Mrs. Zalmon Jaffe and Family: G-d blesses those that bless

Day 354 - Thursday (26 Teves)

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By the Grace of G-d 13th of Nissan, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y,

Mr. Menachem Dov Chaim Salek

Activities should be planned according to the surroundings and their customs

Days of Sefirah Day 354 - Thursday (26 Teves)

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By the Grace of G‑d 13th of Nissan, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Dvorah Groner

All letters are eventually received; firsthand reports

Day 354 - Thursday (26 Teves)

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By the Grace of G-d13th of Nissan, 5721Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Open this letter to read the full text.

Writing to the Rebbe Day 355 - Friday (27 Teves)

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By the Grace of G‑d Erev Pesach, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr.

Post Bar-Mitzvah classes; exercising caution with birth control pills, alternatives; on the question of abstinence

Day 355 - Friday (27 Teves)Birth Control Abstinence

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By the Grace of G-d 24th of Nissan, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Chaim Yehudah Jacobs

Mr. Chaim Yehudah Jacobs: Struggling to finish the weekly sidra; Effort assures success as demonstrated by exodus; Cultivating bitochon and confidence

Difficulty in Torah Learning Day 355 - Friday (27 Teves)Chitas

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By the Grace of G-d 26th of Nissan, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Finding the balance between absolute acceptance of student's challenges and questions, and avoiding unfruitful dialogue; Shidduch suggestion; report of pre-pesach activities; the necessity to add in personal study schedule

Day 357 - Sunday (29 Teves)Mivtza Matza

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[26th Nissan 5721]

Recipient not listed

Dedication of Lubavitch House - London: Timely messages encourage rededication to goal of ever expanding activities for all ages and backgrounds

England New Chabad House Day 357 - Sunday (29 Teves)

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By the Grace of G‑d 27th of Nissan, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Regards received from son in New York; The obligation as well as opportunity for work to spread Chassidus upon consecration of "Lubavitch House - London"

England New Chabad House Day 357 - Sunday (29 Teves)

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By the Grace of G-d27th of Nisan, 5721Brooklyn, N. Y.

Miss Sarah Rifkah Posner

The debate of Divine service as a means to attain levels vs. for the sake of fulfilling G-d's will; advice regarding future following teaching tenure

Efforts to find a Shidduch Teacher Day 358 - Monday (1 Shevat)

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By the Grace of G-d 2nd of Iyar, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Prof. Dr. David Baumgardt

Prof. Dr. David Baumgardt: Additional References in Chassidic works to the angel Syndalfon

Day 358 - Monday (1 Shevat)Chassidic Concepts Angel

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By the Grace of G-d 5th of lyar, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. H. Renee

Belief in benevolent Divine providence regardless of circumstances; Faith itself serves as channel for increased blessing

Trust in G-d Suffering Day 358 - Monday (1 Shevat)

By the Grace of G-d 5th of Iyar, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

The feeling that everyone is against you; Fulfilling mitzvos joyfully will bring contentment and realization that all G-d does is tangibly good; questions regarding "the holy soul" and the identity of Moshiach

Conflict Self-Confidence Trust in G-d

By the Grace of G‑d5th of Iyar, 5721Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Shlomo Perrin

Inauguration of new Lubavitch center; success should strengthen conviction that work is Divinely blessed; utilize the momentum of new building to raise funds; the personal merits of being involved in this kind of work

Fundraising Merit from Spreading Judaism Supporting Shluchim

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By the Grace of G-d 5th of Iyar, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

The Newman Family

A “chance” encounter which brought a Jewish girl closer to her heritage; every Jew is sensitive and responsive to influence; every individual is crucial to the survival of our people; the major impact of short encounters such as Released Time

Nature of a Jew Jewish Survival Divine Providence

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By the Grace of G-d 9th of Iyar, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Menachem Dov Chaim Salek

Local Rov should be consulted regarding pros and cons of going to a Yeshiva; planning youth activities in connection with Lag-B'Omer

Lag B'Omer Outings Halachic Authority Attending Yeshivah

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By the Grace of G-d9th of Iyar, 5721Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

The role of fundraising functions is to "pay" the donor with seeds of Chassidus, bringing about illuminated observance; participation in dedication of Lubavitch House London

Writing to the Rebbe Merit from Spreading Judaism England

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By the Grace of G-d 9th of Iyar, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Belief in G-d's benevolent Providence regardless of life experiences lets one see open good; activities on behalf of others bring self-confidence, fulfillment and more; the historical and present-day role of Kohanim

Role of a Kohen Self-Confidence Prayer

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By the Grace of G־d1st day of the week,Sidra Emor (Rashi: “Admonish theadults concerning the young”),5721, Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the participants in the Annual Testimonial Dinnerof the Lubavitcher Yeshivah in Newark, N.J. G-d bless you.

Dinner of Lubavitcher Yeshivah Newark: The basic principles of the Baal Shem Tov's path, as incorporated in the Lubavitch Torah institutions of today

The Three Loves Jewish Children Tomchei Tmimim of Morristown

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By the Grace of G-d Lag B’omer, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Chona Zvi Gorman

What to emphasize in a lecture to a youth group; living as a Jew is a 24/7 experience; a reminder during the days of sefirah of how a Jew can obtain true freedom

Action Day 361 - Thursday (4 Shevat)Days of Sefirah

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By the Grace of G-d Lag B’Omer, 5721 Brooklyn, New York

To all members of Neshei Ubnois Chabad, Everywhere, and to the participants in the Sixth Annual Convention, in particular,G-d bless you all.

The path of "Pnimiyus Hatorah" - bringing out the dormant inner spark in order to dominate behavior in all facets of life; the unique position of the Jewish woman in this task; how the hidden Divine Providence can be manifested in the necessities of daily life

Role of Jewish Women Chassidism Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai

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By the Grace of G-d 22nd of Iyar, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Space exploration from a Torah perspective; proper definition of the terms "heaven" and "earth"; the impossibility that scientific experiments can contradict the Torah of truth

Science Torah and Science Alignment Day 362 - Friday (5 Shevat)

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By the Grace of G-d22nd Iyar 5721

Recipient not listed

Children Making full use of Lag B'Omer; One cannot come to conclusions in halachic matters without consulting a rov; not making misleading assumptions from the Rebbe’s letter

Day 364 - Sunday (7 Shevat)The Rebbe's Correspondence Halachic Authority

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By the Grace of G-d 22nd of Iyar, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Reitza Shoshana Kosofsky

Mrs. Reitza Shoshana Kosofsky: Promise of prayer at the Ohel; Encouragement for community activities, including proper influence in one's own home

Day 364 - Sunday (7 Shevat)Neshei Chabad

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By the Grace of G-d 23rd of Iyar, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Rabbi I.

Sensitively pointing out the need for editorial oversight of a student bulletin

Day 364 - Sunday (7 Shevat)Periodicals Edits

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By the Grace of G-d 28th of Iyar, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Chaim Yehuda Jacobs

May the spirit of Pesach carry on all year round; blessing for diligent study and meticulous mitzva observance

Day 365 - Monday (8 Shevat)Shavuos

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By the Grace of G-d 28th of Iyar, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. . . .

News of move to new apartment after remarriage; blessing for travel

Day 365 - Monday (8 Shevat)Moving

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By the Grace of G-d29th of Iyar, 5721Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Miriam Newman

Mrs. Miriam Newman: Comments on recently published article regarding circumcision

Day 365 - Monday (8 Shevat)Books Sent to the Rebbe Circumcision

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By the Grace of G‑d Rosh Chodesh Sivan, 5721Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Shneur Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Possibility of Rabbi Shemtov leading the group visit; gratification that his work and leadership is being appreciated

Day 367 - Wednesday (10 Shevat)England Traveling to the Rebbe

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By the Grace of G‑d Rosh Chodesh Sivan, 5721, Brooklyn, N.Y.

Professor C. Domb

Professor C. Domb: The mistaken notion that Torah and Science are in conflict; suggestion of more forthright approach to subject of Cosmology and religion, as sequel to previously published article

Day 366 - Tuesday (9 Shevat)Torah and Science Alignment Writing in a Newspaper

By the Grace of G-dRosh Chodesh Sivan, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Dr. Ephraim Jaffe

Dr. Ephraim Jaffe: Greetings ahead of Shavuos for good health, material and spiritual

Day 498 - Motzei Shabbos (28 Sivan)Shavuos Doctor

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By the Grace of G-d 3rd of Sivan, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Aaron Goodman

Mr. Aaron Goodman: The unsuitability of the "Torah Im Derech Eretz" approach for today's youth, especially in United States; growing movement of young people who prioritize Torah over university education; utilize opportune time and exert influence in relevant circles

Aging Day 367 - Wednesday (10 Shevat)Choosing a Career

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10th of Sivan, 5721

Mr. Shlomo Perrin

Positive reports from work on behalf of Lubavitch in London; The Rebbe is being fully informed and is receiving much satisfaction

Fundraising Supporting Shluchim England

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By the Grace of G-d 20th of Sivan, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Investigation into matter of students chosing to attend non-Jewish school notwithstanding acceptance to Jewish High School

Day 368 - Thursday (11 Shevat)Influencing Parents Regarding Education Jewish Education

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By the Grace of G-d 20th of Sivan, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Ruth Royde Jewish High School for Girls "Elderslie"

How to approach discussion with parents who had chosen to enroll children in non-Jewish school notwithstanding acceptance to Jewish High School

Day 368 - Thursday (11 Shevat)Influencing Parents Regarding Education Girl's Education

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By the Grace of G-d 20th of Sivan, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Recipient not listed

Why doesn’t G-d help me? recognizing blessings while harnessing dissatisfaction; young people learning in an environment of utmost yiras shomayim; the aim of a good translation; consulting friends about study program

Day 369 - Friday (12 Shevat)Dissatifaction Choosing a School

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By the Grace of G-d20th Sivan 5721

[Miss Sarah Rifkah Posner]

Plans for visit to Eretz Yisrael and Lubavitch Seminary in Paris

Day 369 - Friday (12 Shevat)Beis Rivkah France Seminary

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By the Grace of G-d20th of Sivan, 5721Brooklyn, N. Y.

Prof. Dr. David Baumgardt

Prof. Dr. David Baumgardt: Approval of footnote in essay on discussing the Angle Syndalphon

Day 369 - Friday (12 Shevat)Angel

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By the Grace of G-d 27th of Sivan, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Arrangement of reception with the Rebbe for charter flight from England; follow-up regarding investigation

Traveling to the Rebbe England Day 371 - Sunday (14 Shevat)

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By the Grace of G-d 27th of Sivan, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Chaim Yehuda Jacobs

Mr. Chaim Yehuda Jacobs: Update regarding study in Yeshiva; blessing for success as counselor in Camp Gan Yisrael

Gan Yisrael Working in Camp Attending Yeshivah

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By the Grace of G-d5th of Tammuz, 5721Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. . . .

News of marriage and beginning of observant home; the gains of a secondary job; set times for study and involvement in local Chabad work

Day 371 - Sunday (14 Shevat)Side Job Newlywed

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By the Grace of G-d7th of Tammuz, 5721Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr.

Delicate situation involving a dispute in a Shul over religious matters; successful efforts in a pleasant manner may outweigh the loss of incited antagonization

Methods of Influence Day 372 - Monday (15 Shevat)Conflict

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By the Grace of G-d 7th of Tammuz, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Recipient not listed

Wedding planning: ensuring all is according to halacha; avoiding extraneous expenses; reconciliation of all problems in a peaceful manner

Conflict Mixed Dancing Day 372 - Monday (15 Shevat)

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By the Grace of G-d8th of Tammuz, 5721Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Halachic guidance for a patient in a compromised position who wishes to lay teffilin

Halachic Authority Day 372 - Monday (15 Shevat)Tefillin Issues

By the Grace of G-d 12th of Tammuz, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Harry A. Goodman

The Rebbe's personal gratification for financial assistance to Lubavitch Seminary in France; lesson from the Previous Rebbe's single-handed defiance and triumph that any and every obstacle can be overcome

Fundraising Hardships 12 Tammuz Lesson

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By the Grace of G-d12th of Tammuz, 5721Brooklyn, N. Y.

Masters Benjamin Raphael Judah Cooperberg Ephraim Hirsh Israel Green Judah Zvi Madavnick, Saul Mordechai Chaim Elimelech Silberberg Joshua Sutberg Joseph Weiner

Tzedakah contribution from children and it's significance; the special opportunity that summer vacation gives

Vacation Significance of Tzedakah Jewish Children

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By the Grace of G-d 26th of Tammuz, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Menachem Dov Chaim הלוי1

Regards received from English group; observance of Torah and Mitzvos is the channel to receive blessings in all areas; "The 3 Weeks" is a time to a time to offset lack in kosher children's education

Jewish Education Day 373 - Tuesday (16 Shevat)The Three Weeks

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By the Grace of G-d 26th of Tammuz, 5721 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Chaim Yehuda Jacobs

Mr. Chaim Yehuda Jacobs: Blessing for study which leads to practice in daily life; "The Three Weeks" is a time to to increase in Torah study

Day 374 - Wednesday (17 Shevat)The Three Weeks

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By the Grace of G-d 5th of Menachem Av, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs.

Unchanged stance on personal conflict affecting N'shei work; Continued and increased activities during summer months

Conflict Summer Day 374 - Wednesday (17 Shevat)

By the Grace or G-d5th of Menachem Av, 5721Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Reitza Shoshana Kosofsky

Mrs. Reitza Shoshana Kosofsky: New role as president of N'shei Chabad junior group; The purpose of the Nine Days is to reflect on ways to bring Moshiach; How to determine which school to send a child to

Day 374 - Wednesday (17 Shevat)Neshei Chabad Choosing a School

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By the Grace of G-d14th of Menachem Av, 5721Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

Choosing a hospital for birth; not publicizing pregnancy until later stage

Day 375 - Thursday (18 Shevat)Hospital Pregnancy

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By the Grace of G-d 19 of Menachem Av, 5721 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Menachem Salek

Wish for success in current occupation, work at summer camp, and Lubavitch House activities; Yiddishkeit observance is the channel for blessing in all areas

Working in Camp Day 375 - Thursday (18 Shevat)

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By the Grace of G-d17th of Elul, 5721Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Ben Zion Chaim Bernstein

Open this letter to read the full text.

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By the Grace of G-dErev Shabbos Kodesh Nitzavim("You stand firmly This Daybefore G-d"), 5721.Brooklyn,, N. Y.

To the Sons and Daughters of our People Israel, Everywhere,G-d bless you!

Michtov Kloli: We prepare for a new year by "standing together", as one nation, united in our identity as a holy nation and in our service of G-d, standing strong before the nations of the world

Jewish Unity The Month of Elul Head of the Year

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By the Grace of G-d[27th of Elul,] 5721Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

To a young man battling depression: Climbing out of depression and despair by shifting the focus from coping to helping others and impacting society; the extra responsibility expected of a Jew

Day 378 - Sunday (21 Shevat)The Month of Elul Purpose

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By the Grace of G-d In the Days of Selichoth, 5721. Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs.

Birth control methods; Consultation with a competent Rabbinic authority

Day 376 - Friday (19 Shevat)Birth Control

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By the Grace of G-dIn the Days of Slichos,5721. Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Chaim Jacob Lipchitz

Mr. Chaim Jacob Lipchitz: (Proposed Jerusalem Sculpture Garden) gravity and national nature of the issue; Good intentions do not mitigate catastrophic outcomes and perceptions

Day 378 - Sunday (21 Shevat)Jerusalem Sculpture

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By the Grace of G-dIn the Days of Selichoth,5721, Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

New Year Blessing

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5721

Recipient not listed

"Tzimtzum" and its various forms; as an aid for our eyes to see G-dliness inherent in the world; absolute difference between Jewish concept of "36 Tzaddikim" and (lehavdil) claims of the Christian religion

Writing to the Rebbe The Rebbe's Correspondence Meditation

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5721

Students of Grade A and Gan of theBeth Rivkah Academy

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Mr. Chaim Jacobs

Dr.

Mrs.

Mr. Benjamin Saachs

Mr. ...

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Chaim Yehudah Jacobs

Recipient not listed

Mr. Abraham Gafni

To: Jewish Restitution Successor Organization3 East 54th Street, New York, N.Y,Att’n: Saul Kagan, Esq., Secretary.

Mrs. Dvorah Groner

Mr. Elia Hirsh Einbinder

Mrs. . . .

Mr.

Recipient not listed

The Lazarov Family

Mr. Eliezer Daniel Meijersc/o Hazelzet

Dr. Moses A. Leavitt

To the participants in the Chanukah Gathering of the friends and supporters of the Yeshivath Achei Tmimim of Newark. N.J.G-d bless you

Mr. Mendel David

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Miss . . .

Participants of the Annual Celebration of the Lubavitch Yeshivah "Achei Tmimim"

Recipient not listed

Mrs. Henna Elka Sufrin

Hon. Ben West, Mayor City of Nashville

Mr. Chaim Judah Jacobs

Dr. ...

Mr. Yitzchok Kosofsky

Mr. Elia Hirsh Einbinder

Mr. Chona Zvi Gorman

Mrs. Roselyn Jaffe

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

To All Participants in theAnnual Dinner of the United Lubavitcher Yeshivoth"Tomchei Tmimim"G-d bless you all,

Mr. Abraham Koppel Bacher

Miss Sarah Rifkah Posner c/o Garelik

Mrs. Basia Garelik

Mr. Saul Kagan,1 Secretary

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Miss H. Jaffe

Mr. Elazar Kalman Tiefenbrun

Mr. &amp; Mrs. Zalmon Jaffe and Family

Recipient not listed

Mrs. Dvorah Groner

Miss ...1

Mrs.

Recipient not listed

YavnehMr. Joel Levin, Pres.

Mr. Aron Dov and Mrs. Henna Elka Sufrin

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Abraham Yosef Silver

Rabbi Moshe Elia Gerlitzky

Mr. Joel Levine National PresidentYavneh

Mrs. Reitza Kosofsky

Recipient not listed

To: Rabbis, Principals, Teachers and Parents -

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mrs. Yocheved Miriam Rubin

Mr. S. Perrin

Miss Freida Bunzel

Mrs. Dvorah Groner

Dr. Jacob B. Hayes Rollman Receiving Hospital and State Institute of Psychiatry

Mr. Benjamin Saachs

NLFRIENDS LUBAVITCHER MOVEMENTZALMAN JAFFE CHAIRMAN

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Aaron Goodman

Mr. &amp; Mrs. Newman

Mr. Abe Dunn

Mr. Chaim Yaakov Lipchitz

Mr. Elia Hirsh Einbinder

Mr. Chona Zvi Gorman

Recipient not listed

Mr. Menachem Dov Chaim Salek

Mrs. Chava Hendel

Recipient not listed

Mr. &amp; Mrs. Yitzchok Kosofsky

Dr. . . .

Mr. & Mrs. Zalmon Jaffe and Family

Mr. & Mrs. Newman

Mr. & Mrs. Yitzchok Kosofsky

Mr. & Mrs. Zalmon Jaffe and Family