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Imperative to conduct wedding according to Halacha, due to the life-long effect; finding peaceful solutions to conflict through consulting a Rov; "Ten Days of Repentance" are an auspicious time for good resolutions
154 published English letters
Imperative to conduct wedding according to Halacha, due to the life-long effect; finding peaceful solutions to conflict through consulting a Rov; "Ten Days of Repentance" are an auspicious time for good resolutions
Mr. Aron Dov Sufrin: The best methods of influencing others - varying based on circumstance, with effectiveness as main goal, prioritizing friendliness with firmness
Arranging time off work in order to visit the Rebbe for Sukkos; birthday around Rosh Hashanah
Mr. Chona Tzvi Gorman: Predictions of an international crisis; reasons for the mitzvah of Shofar - infinite, due to their being sourced in The Infinite; youth activities in London
Challenges to Nusach Ari; automatic navigation of Jewish-owned ships; the meaning of "Ko’osi Mar"; a Yeshiva student seeking questions
Miss Sarah Rifkah Posner: Maintaining a happy mood and sense of determination at all times, important especially for a teacher; the effect of seeing how previous anxieties turned out satisfactorily; reimbursement for visits to institutions in Eretz Yisrael and France
Inspiring a reluctant spouse toward religious observance without causing resentment; correlation of material and spiritual life; moving to a more suitable community
Mr. Abraham David Teitlebaum: Possibility of involvement in Lubavitch Yeshiva - Montreal, avoiding interference (in both time and focus) with main occupation; regards from Farbrengens
Professer C. Domb: Urgent need to publish work on Religion and Science; annual dating is unequivocally a count from creation; fallacy of the "evolutionary cosmology" theory; light and chronology prior to creation of the sun; the apologetic stance of many in regards to Torah and Science
Mr. Menachem Dov Chaim Salek: Report of activities during Tishrei; regards from English visitors
Financial sacrifice to ensure children's proper Jewish education; assurance that budget for Shabbos, Yom Tov, and Jewish Education is expandable and provided as needed.
Dr. Yitzchok Block: Yahrtzeit Minyan at home; newly discovered birthdate; accurately conveying the Rebbe's messages with proper degree of "mildness"
Mr. Elimelech Mordechai Schreiber: Nachas from newlywed couple; distribution of Yeshiva donation
Shedding light on the Chabad custom of not reciting Selichos between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur; How to act in a location where they are customarily recited
Assisting a potential convert who has proved seriousness and commitment; avoiding undue influence during a trip to Eretz Yisrael; confronting the parents and Pastor who are opposed
Multiple reports are better than none (especially due to usual additional details); reiteration of blessing by telegram for move to a new home
Mrs. S. Weiner: Assimilation is our biggest threat, all must involve themselves in rescue work without excess calculations; searching for the challenge in life and not the ease; catalyzing change in the Reform movement; proper Hebrew school versus a private tutor
Encouragement for study at Yeshiva with devotion, diligence, and true vitality; serving as an example for peers
Miss Sarah Rifkah Posner: Maintaining a happy mood, especially as a teacher; proper time for "Kinyan" of engagement; traveling overseas to meet fiancé
Miss Hinda Malka Jaffe: Youth activities and opportunities for religious classes in Manchester; compelling reasons to remain local
Furthering the activities of Lubavitch, in the joyous spirit of Simchas Torah
Mr. Zalman Jaffe: Business difficulties; diary revealing newfound sense of humor
Mrs. Nechama Schaver and Mr. Yitzchok Schaver: Condolences on passing of husband and father; new building serves as everlasting memorial, in a living manner which defies death and oblivion
Mr. Menachem Dov Chaim Salek: Joy of holidays should be carried over as inspiration for year round activity, shared with others others; an invented system to win the lottery
Dr. Yitzchok Block: Recently published articles; maintaining contact with professors; the confusion of many on imagined conflict between Torah and Science
Mrs. B. Garelik: The Rebbe's remark on writing good news and negative effect of not doing so; merit of work bringing Jews closer ensures blessing in personal life
Mr. Zalman Jaffe: Confidence that all will turn out well, especially in auspicious month; annual general meeting on 19 Kislev; newly published Maamar of the Alter Rebbe
How stronger faith, expressed in living life in accordance with the Torah, brings blessing; participation in N'shei Chabad activities
Religious observance not only as a personal practice but also with efforts to influence others, and in an ever-growing fashion, as symbolized by the lights of Chanukah
Yeshiva study prior to entering the world of business is a good investment, not a waste of time; Parnassah, provided by G-d, will only be helped by solid foundation of exclusive study
Spreading Judaism, in Chanukah spirit and encouraged by past success; article should motivate practical observance; Nusach Ari and early Maariv
Success in overcoming past difficulties should inspire confidence for the future; The problem of fatigue at work and solution of being present and focused
Report of advancement in Torah studies; The common theme of Chanukah and 19 Kislev - spreading Yiddishekit with Mesiras Nefesh and in a growing manner
Miss Sarah Rifkah Posner: Birthday wishes; conduct according to Halacha is beneficial in this material world as well; leisure trip is worthwhile and can be regarded as a Shlichus; contacts in Zurich
Mr. Benjamin Saachs: Complications and friction with business partner, advisability to create written contract; marital harmony, for which mainly the husband is responsible, brings livelihood
Advancing in personal observance as well as involvement in outreach activities; the message of Chanukah to increase in light both "at home" and "outside"
Fantastic business success can be associated with recent support of growing Lubavitch activities; training in a new employee; planned trip to The Rebbe
Perceived difficulties of studying at yeshiva and dormitory life are fully or partially inventions of the Yetzer Hora; challenges are overcome with determination, enabling future success
Mr. Jacob Hanoke: Exerting influence on friends to "save" them and bring closer to Yiddishkeit; taking the first leap with difficulty is followed by increasing ease
To live as a Jew in modern times with conviction, as in the days of Chanukah; "Age of the Universe" poses no conflict between Torah and Science, for science is theoretical (illustrated by inherent contradictions between theories) whereas Torah is truth
Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Report of successful Farbrengen; G-d wants to increase His blessings, but he expects you to increase in Torah and Mitzvos (illustrated by Chanukah); scoffers who are bothered by enthusiasm
Professer C. Domb: (Follow up on suggestion to write on Torah and Science reconciliation) Jewish people today are plagued by confusion regarding perceived difficulties of Torah and Science; Incident where this proved to be an impediment to practical mitzvah observance
Mr. Chaim Yakob Lipchitz:(Continuation of Jerusalem Sculpture Garden Issue) The place of spiritual expression and art in Torah Judaism; apparent discrepancy regarding Cherubim; maintaining the spirit of Jerusalem in which every Jew has a personal stake; reminder from Chanukah of our battle against foreign cultures
Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Arrangement of planned charter dates to include Farbrengens; active business or property investment; living a full Torah life even in the darkest places of the world
Dinner of Achei Tmimim - Roxbury: The illusion of nature and self-made success, especially in the free world; obligation to teach our children the truth of G-d's providence, accomplished by Yeshiva education
Definition of general scientific methodology, lack of substance in Age of The Universe theories, especially the theory of Evolution; Torah version always remains scientifically sound
Annual Dinner of the Lubavitch Foundation London: The leadership of the Previous Rebbe, focused primarily on education, on all levels; success of Lubavitch activities and responsibility to support them
Mr. J . Stone: Blessing on occasion of daughter's wedding
Miss Bassheva Zucker: Focusing on the important elements of marriage while disregarding opinion of others; the value of choosing to grow a beard, especially in the context of married life
Fear and anxiety sorrounding Shidduch that seems to be suitable; employment as an indication of readiness for responsibilities; what to prioritize in a marriage partner
Mrs. Basia Garelik: Surprise at prolonged silence, especially regarding daughter's health; personal matters were not discussed with community member; the everlasting and multi-generational nature of a Tzaddik's blessing
Teaching about Yud Shevat in a way relatable to children; misplaced self doubt and recognition of inner potential; the nuanced approach to physical desires
Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Surprise at no report of Yud Shevat activities; the unimaginably un-equal battle of the Previous Rebbe, and how it can inspire each of us
Mrs. H. Sufrin: The living example set by the Previous Rebbe in his devotion to every Jew's wellbeing; justifying the additional expectation from Jewish women
Mr. Elia Hirsh Einbinder: Receipt of blessings from the Previous Rebbe which are certainly everlasting; gathering in New Haven on Yud Shevat with participation from New York
Mr. Eliezer Daniel Meijers: Communal activism in Amsterdam; the triumph of the Previous Rebbe under terrible circumstances; correspondence in Dutch or English
Mr. Mordechai Tzvi Sufrin: Farbrengen held in new home; renewed communal activities
Report of health improvement; the inspiring message of Yud Shevat; growing slowly in Yiddishkeit and being a good influence
Report of progress in studies; there is always room for improvement and, with some effort, the ability to succeed
Opposition to Lubavitch is best navigated by displaying increase in Yiddishkeit and avoiding debate; the Lubavitch - Ger connection; presumptuous and inaccurate halachic ruling
Annual Dinner of United Lubavitcher Yeshivoth: Two types of laws paired in The 10 Commandments teach that morals and ethics can only exist on a foundation of Divine Authority; this is the goal of Torah education and especially Lubavitcher Yeshivos
Discovering that difficulties are less than imagined, leading to rapid success with assistance from on high; blessing for inner freedom in approach of Pesach
Michtov Klloli: What is being truly "free": Three aspects of freedom, seen in the story of slavery and liberation from Egypt; living the entire experience of life as a Jew
The Rebbe's fondness of the Lubavitch House; frustration in work stemming from the Yetzer Hora, which should be dealt with by re-doubling efforts
Mr. Menachem Dov Chayim Salek: Postponing decision regarding Yeshiva attendance till a closer and more relevant time
Mr. Chayim Yaakov Lipschitz: Conclusion of disagreement regarding Jerusalem sculpture garden; weakness of carbon dating as a scientific method
Mr. Dov Lent: Displaying concern for a fellow's well-being by finding ways to strengthen their observance; using a friendly approach specifically; The effectiveness of a role model; Physical-spiritual liberation is a daily effort
Mrs. S. Rabinowitz-Pekkar: Attempt at prescribed diet to avoid medical procedure to remove gallstones
Private V. Goldberg: Pesach with family; Use influence on fellow Jewish soldiers; Soldiers are more receptive to spiritual matters; There are no audiences with the Rebbe during Chol Hamoed
Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Regards and report of son's activities during visit home; blessing for improved Parnassah
Mr. and Mrs. M. Newman: Appreciation of birthday wishes; the special merit of educating Jewish children
Miss Hinda Malka Jaffe: Report through brother about personal advancement as well as efforts to spread Yiddishkeit
Tomchei Tmimim of Newark Dinner: The Beis HaMikdash was built in Iyar; supporting a "minor Beis HaMikdash"
Dr. Miriam Sachs: Iyar, a month of sunshine and illumination; upcoming travel plans
Students of Achei Tmimim, Boston: Receipt of childrens' Maos Chittim donation
Mr. Elazar Kalman Tiefenbrun: Improvement in wife's health; theme of "brightness" in month of Iyar
Every Jew is expected, and therefore given the ability, to be joyful; the role of women at a Farbrengen
Obtaining parent's agreement for child to attend Yeshiva; only Yeshiva education can provide the necessary foundation during these formative years
Rabbi Osher Dov Kahn: The importance of a Jewish Day School, the only place where children receive their Jewish education nowadays; after the start of the Day School you will see that there was a lot of interest
Mr. Eliezer Kalmen Tiefenbrun: Health of newborn baby
Blessing on engagement; build a home founded upon Torah and Mitzvos
Neshei Chabad Annual Convention: The meaning of Korbanos in our times, consecrating our personal lives; this is the task of the Jewish woman especially
Preface to Tanya - English Edition: The soul of a Jew is tasked with harnessing all available resources to elevate the world, including language; the monumental accomplishment of this translation
Mr. Chaim Yehuda Jacobs: Past accomplishment inspiring future achievement
Attitude towards a delicate medical issue; value of disclosing the truth about harmfulness of the issue, whereas lack of restraint only leads to further deterioration
Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Expectation of good report from Lag B'Omer activities; Rashbi’s revelation of the hidden inner light of Torah and the hidden powers of the soul
The duty of all conscientious Jews, not only Rabbis, to protect local Torah-true Yiddishkeit; realizing G-d-given capabilities to meet the challenge
Effort is the key to success in personal advancement; never allowing failure to discourage, on the contrary; participation in minyan and shiurim
Mr. and Mrs. Mordechai Zvi and Freida Sufrin: Ideal subject matter for a shiur in Chassidus
Mr. A. D. Sufrin: Moving up the date for a planned operation, a decision that should be made by a specialist; merit of communal work to receive inspiration from Shavuos
Mr. Chayim Yaakov Lipschitz: Suggestion to meet the Shluchim in Italy and see their admirable work; The analogy of sculpture to the eternality of Torah
Mrs. M. Wilensky: Offer of help to publish late husband's work on Sefer HaRikmah
Follow-up to a young man battling depression: moving beyond inhibiting self-absorption by contributing to one’s environment; recognizing the immense responsibility one carries toward the Jewish people
Mrs. Zlate Serebryanski: Report of Melave Malka held regularly at different homes
Mrs. Bathya Garelik: Report from a visitor of successful work and admiration of community to the Shluchim
Mr. Elchonon Zvi Gorman: Recent difficulties in Yeshiva may be due to move to the Holy Land; affinity to Nigleh over Chassidus which can be utilized
Parakeets which are in need of a new home; a lesson from a bird in its cage
Mr. Eliezer Kalmen Tiefenbrun: Preparations for Bris ceremony; marking the day of 12 Tammuz, and gleaning lasting inspiration from its message
The immense and inestimable effects of good influence on a small child, analogous to the planting of a seed; significance of the events of 12-13th Tammuz for each of us
From a talk of 13th Tammuz: The role of a Chassid, to be a "lamp lighter" of fellow Jews' souls, even venturing to places which are far, uncomfortable or inconvenient
Mr. Chayim Yehuda Jacobs: The aim and purpose of summer camp; blessing for success in Gan Yisrael
Focusing on Torah study once summer vacation has begun
Mr. Mordechai Zvi Sufrin: Sephardic and Ashkenazi pronunciations when teaching school children Hebrew reading
Mr. Uri Yehuda Cohen: Inadvisability of attempting adoption of Algerian children
Rebetzin Dvora Groner: Request for good news in both personal and communal affairs; marking 12th Tammuz in the Melbourne community
Living a Torah true life - including Shabbos, Kashrus, etc., even when entailing much difficulty
Mr. Benjamin Saachs: How to Choose a business partner; peaceful relationships, especially at home – the channel for all blessings; attitude changes reality in personal relationships
Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Daughter's engagement; the question of Kosher catering for functions associated with the Reform movement
Mr. Dov Lent: The purpose of the Three Weeks – rectifying our past mistakes; clarification regarding the placement of the Rebbe's Tefilin Shel Rosh
Mr. Chayim Yehuda Jacobs: Learning in Eretz Yisrael with a greater measure of holiness; the Yeshiva in Lud
Mr. Eliezer Kalmen Tiefenbrun: Update of family's good health; undoubted participation in 12th Tammuz Farbrengen
Enjoying Nachas from son; not despairing from daughter who underwent tragic circumstances
Mr. Menachem Salek: Success - both spiritual and material - at Yeshiva in Eretz Yisroel
Mr. C. Stopper: Regards from Russian Jews; through our efforts to strengthen Judaism we can help them
Mr. Henia Yehudis Lazar: Negative views and difficulties in early stages of Shlichus in Italy; request to write again after discussion with husband
Mr. Eliezer Daniel Meijers: Settling in new place and spreading Yiddishkeit there; the advantage of slow and steady progress
Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Gratifying news of help with Lubavitch in London, for all chassidim are mutually related; arrangements for daughter's wedding - suggestion of later date
Corresponding Jewish and Medical perspective on issue faced by adolescents; early marriage should logically be advocated by medical professionals
How to plan studies in the coming year; increase in Torah and Mitzvos especially when in need of special Divine blessing
Mr. Shmuel and Mrs. Shaindel Gottlieb: Conducting a Jewish home as an example and inspiration to others; Checking Teffilin and Mezuzos
Mr. Elazar Kalmen Tiefenbrun: Painful surprise and response to absurd criticism of Lubavitchers in London and their work; no hasogas gvul when spreading Judaism; sacrifice of the shluchim
Mr. and Mrs. David Lew: Congratulations on son's engagement; Time and place of the wedding to be decided by both parties
Mrs. B. Bernstein: Son's plans for the future, including possibility of practicing law
Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Building expansion for the High School; A politician can make connections above which strengthen the connections below
Rabbi Samuel Adelman: Steadfastness to The Truth even in modern America; the vitality and strength infused by Chai Elul
Mr. Moshe Katz: Taking a stance to defend the sanctity and standards of your congregation amid controversy; using communal influence to strengthen values
New line of watches in Jewlery store; In Elul we "meet the king halfway"; Purpose of sending bochurim as "talmidim hashluchim" to Yeshiva
Michtov Kloli: Past year marked by global tension, Jewish insecurity, and missed spiritual opportunities; Accepting Divine sovereignty on Rosh Hashanah will improve personal and world situation
Dedicating time to serious Yeshiva study is crucial for remaining a proud and strong Jew, regardless of career plans
Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Report of business growth; will the Rebbe perform the upcoming wedding
New Year wishes; Growing a beard
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 (updated version)
Our belief that G-d's actions are absolutely for the good; valid reason for joy in the month of Adar; faith enables joy in all aspects of life
Mrs. Basya Garelik: Receipt of family photographs; request for more frequent writing
Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Minimal mental preoccupation in business enables focus on what is important; construction of physical Mishkan gives perspective on purpose of financial success
Mr. Eliezer Daniel Meijers: Valid reason for joy in the month of Adar; consulting with specialists about appendix
Efforts to bring an acquaintance closer to Jewish observance; the immense love of G-d to every Jew
Montreal Purim Youth Rally: The self-sacrifice and role of the Jewish Children in the Purim story should inspire every Jewish child today.
Negative views on university attendance, even in the most favorable of circumstances; difference between high-school and college; widespread effect of personal actions on the entire community
Mr. Nathan Vogel: There is always where to improve, and ability to accomplish our task; acceptance of every type of Jew by Lubavitchers; the nature of joy in Adar
Miss Hinda Malka Jaffe: Birthday on Yud Shevat; emulating the Rebbe to our utmost ability; one is held accountable to use their own full capacity
Mr. Nissan Plotkin: Up to date with the weekly Torah portion; renewed inspiration to fulfill our duties of creating a Sanctuary in our lives
Positive mood is appropriate during the month of Adar; the Rebbe's suggestion of wedding location
Looking into the compatibility of breastfeeding while on medication
Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Request to arrange a phone conversation with the Rebbe; expedited correspondence with England
The primary function of the judiciary system should be preventative, not punitive; special ability given to those appointed to public office
Mr. Jacob Hanukah: An enclosed letter on college dangers; conveying the message of the Purim farbrengen to fellow university students
Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Negative dispostion due to business difficulties; demand of mood improvement and offer of a loan; reason for letter's special delivery
Mr. Elimelech Mordechai Schreiber: Joint efforts to build a Mikvah in East Flatbush; Histadrus Horabbonim supporting Eretz Yisroel Mikvah project
Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Firmer stance in dealings with the bank; reserving mental focus for spiritual matters
Mr. Chayim Yaakov Lipchitz: (Continuation of Jerusalem Sculpture Issue) The project's hidden anti-religious agenda; nefarious exploitation of your prominence; how can individual expression override the heritage of millions?
The Rebbe's suggestion regarding wedding location; Between Purim and Pesach is an opportune time for deliverance from inner struggles
Jewish youth require years of undistracted Torah study to survive as a minority with no barriers to assimilation; college culture and influence are vastly at odds with Judaism, causing deep inner conflict and religious erosion
Editor of The Jewish Press: Response to article criticizing the Rebbe's views on Yeshiva boys' college attendance; The approach of RSRH in our times