Miss Hinda Malka Jaffe
Miss Hinda Malka Jaffe: Spreading Yiddishkeit amongst Manchester youth; success of summer camp; Visiting fiance – after wedding date is set
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128 published English letters
Mr. Benjamin Polin
Mr. Benjamin Polin: Interest in English Chassidic literature
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Dr. ...
Unfortunate Supreme Court decision against Regents Prayer; Prayer at home vs. school; Our obligation to strengthen faith amongst non-Jews; Antisemitic polemic
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Dr. Jacob B. Hayes, M.D.
Dr. Jacob B. Hayes, M.D.: New location enabled enrollment in suitable school; Education starts at home
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Mrs. Mindl Feller
Mrs. Mindl Feller: Carrying the joy of Simchas Torah throughout the year; the mirror effect on Hashem's blessings to us
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Recipient not listed
To a Yeshiva student: Most important is personal effort, success does not depend on a strong or weak friend
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Mr. Chaim Yehuda Jacobs
Mr. Chaim Yehuda Jacobs: Growth in Torah study and mitzvah observance at Yeshiva , especially in the Holy Land
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Mr. Joseph Feiglin
The new building of Beth Rivkah should inspire growth until eventual further expansion; Carrying the joy of Simchas Torah throughout a whole year
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Mr. David Feiglin
Preoccupation in work for Melbourne Yeshiva and Beis Rivkah; past success in development of these institutions should stimulate further growth
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Dr. H. Goldstein1
Dr. H Goldstein: Refutation of challenges to letter on Torah and Evolution: The Rebbe's personal proficiency in science and respect for scientists; changed stance of modern (speculative) vs. traditional science (empirical, as the Torah sees "nature"); answers to specific remarks on the letter
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Dr. H. Goldstein
Dr. H. Goldstein: Utilizing prestige as a scientist for the goal of spreading Torah and Mitzvos, especially in the opportune climate of American youth today
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Recipient not listed
Press Release: A Halachic analysis supporting Regents Prayer, with ten detailed points; The unimageable act of silencing prayer and removing G-d from our schools, in the tumultuous era of America today
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Dr. . . .
Regents Prayer controversy: request of changes to not-yet published article; the issue of Avodah Zarah in denominational prayers and ceremonies at Public Schools
Mrs. Basya Garelik
Mrs. Basya Garelik: Celebrating children's birthdays; blessing for growth in Shlichus activities
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Mr. Nissen Plotkin
Mr. Nissen Plotkin: Maintaining a daily study schedule for learning Chassidus; remaining in contact with Tzach
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Rabbi [K. Klappholtz]2
Rabbi [K. Klappholtz]: Refutation to remarks on Regents Prayer controversyInaccuracy of several quoted points; imperative to support religious tenets in Public Schools, especially in America of today; the downward spiral of anti-religion evidenced by Communist Russia
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Mr. Zalmen Jaffe
Mr. Zalmen Jaffe: Regards received through daughter; future son-in-law's visit to Manchester
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Mr. Aron Dov Sufrin
Mr. Aron Dov Sufrin: Mortgage with problematic interest taken from a Jewish firm
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To the participants in the Annual Dinner of the Merkos L'inyonei Chinuch
Merkos L'inyonei Chinuch Detroit Annual Dinner: The story of "the infant's cry", transmitted to us as a pertinent and lasting message; the crying infant may be a child or an adult
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Mr.
Expectation of news reports from activities during Kislev; The distinctly Chassidic element in Chanukah
Rebetzin Mindl Feller
Rebetzin Mindl Feller: A timely message for confused times; The lights of Chanukah are the true light
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Mr. Zalmon Jaffe
Mr. Zalmen Jaffe: Agreement to time and place of the wedding; plans after the wedding
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Mr. E. Kalmen Tiefenbrun
Mr. E. Kalmen Tiefenbrun: Long lasting inspiration from Yud Tes Kislev; the message of Chanukah
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Mr. Eliezer Daniel Meijers
Mr. Eliezer Daniel Meijers: Suggested changes on soon to be published article
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Recipient not listed
The question of attending a Yeshiva; Hardships of today pale in comparison to those of 19 Kislev and Chanukah
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Mr. Menachem Dov Chayim Salek
Mr. Menachem Dov Chayim Salek: Report of settling in Yeshiva in Eretz Yisrael
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Mr. Mordecai Yosef Shimon Berger
Mr. Mordecai Yosef Shimon Berger: How and when to give Tzedaka in Yeshiva; college for Yeshiva boys; Chassidus daily and especially on Shabbos
Mr.
Purchasing books and manuscripts for the Rebbe's library
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Mr. Yehuda Leib Abes
Mr. Yehuda Leib Abes: Taking inspiration from 19 Kislev and Chanukah to light up inside and around
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Mrs. Yacha Reizel Jaffe
Birthday wishes; Nachas from your physical and spiritual children
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Rabbi Yolles' Rabbinical Jubilee Committee
Rabbi Yolles' Rabbinical Jubilee Committee: With the community's initiative the Rabbi can best fulfill his potential
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Recipient not listed
How to go about choosing a career path
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Mr. Chayim Yehuda Jacobs
Mr. Chayim Yehuda Jacobs: Observing a birthday in Yeshiva
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Mr. Elchonon Zvi Gorman
Mr. Elchonon Zvi Gorman: Scholastic growth at Yeshiva, a little effort brings much success; the custom of bochurim immersing in the Mikvah
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Rabbi Aaron Dov Sufrin
Corrections in a new publication
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To the Participants in the Annual Dinner of the United Lubavitcher Yeshivoth "Tomche Tmimim," G-d bless you all.
United Lubavitcher Yeshivoth Annual Dinner : 150th anniversary of the Histalkus of the Alter Rebbe; His last writings are the cornerstone of the Lubavitcher Chinuch as demonstrated by the alumni even in the remotest corners of the earth; the supporters have a share in this great Zechus; Converting the material into spiritual.
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To all Participants in theMesibos Shabbos Rally andGrand-reunion of Camp Gan IsraelG-d bless you all!.
Gan Yisrael Montreal Reunion: The Alter Rebbe's message to us - the Three Loves, bringing close our fellow Jews; performing all our duties out of love
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Recipient not listed
One must, and can, increase in their accomplishments
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Mr. Zalmon Jaffe
Mr. Zalmen Jaffe: Successful camp reunions; daughter's enthusiastic involvement; enclosed letter to Councilor
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Councillor Samuel Davies, J.P., O.B.E.1
Royal recognition of communal service as a call to further realize one’s G-d-given capacities; expanding involvement in Lubavitch activities and strengthening traditional Yiddishkeit in Manchester
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Mr. Mordechai Zvi Sufrin
Successful camp reunion and growth of chinuch work; 150 years of the Alter Rebbe's Histalkus
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Mr. Eliezer Daniel Meijers
Mr. Eliezer Daniel Meijers: Farbrengens and observance of 24 Teves; the Alter Rebbe's path was bequeathed to all of our people
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Miss Hinda Malka Jaffe
Miss Hinda Malka Jaffe: The conducive affect of joy on all activities; completing studies and exam; Inner reason for the custom of placing the Shamash above the other candles
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Mr. Aron Dov Sufrin
Work in Chinuch Al Taharas Hakodesh will bring blessing
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Mrs. Mindl Feller
Mrs. Mindl Feller: N'shei Chabad activities; A "chain reaction" affecting ever growing circles of women
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Recipient not listed
Efforts to study with diligence and devotion in Yeshiva
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Mr. Benzion Hackner
Mr. Benzion Hackner: Possible business venture should be discussed with friends familiar with the particulars; blessing for shidduch
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New England Convention ofNshei uBnois Chabad
New England Convention Nshei uBnois Chabad: A 15 Shevat insightTree-like elements of growth, immense care, and long-term investment, that we posses in our life
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To All Participants in the Reunion ofCamp Gan IsraelG-d bless you all —
Camp Gan Israel Reunion: "The cry of the child" - a familiar yet important story; the cries of the "infant" Yetzer Tov in its battle with Yetzer Hora
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To the distinguished Chairman, Guests, and All Friends of the Lubavitch Foundation in London,G-d bless you all.
Lubavitch Foundation London Annual Dinner: Remarkable peak of growth in Lubavitch activities indicates time of great opportunity for Jewish outreach efforts
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To All Participants in the Reunion of Camp EmunahG-d bless you all —
Camp Emunah Reunion: Shevat and Adar as they pertain to Jewish children; "The cry of the child" — a familiar yet important story; the cries of the "infant" Yetzer Tov in its battle with Yetzer Hora; build an everlastion sanctuary in your hearts
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Mr. ...
1) Authenticity of Jewish Tradition and the Tanach 2) Torah's similarity and contrast to other codes, particularly the Code of Hammurabi 3) Authenticity of the Oral Law
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Mr. Zalmon Jaffe
Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Obtaining a loan; Growing your line of credit with G-d through tzedakah commensurate with business turnover; conflicting reports of visit and talk in Manchester
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Mr. ...
Solid years of study in Yeshiva without distraction before entering the business world; the benefits of Torah study for the mind
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Mr. Benzion Chaim Bernstein
Mr. Benzion Chaim Bernstein: Planning a next stage of schooling; learning alone or with a chavrusa; advisability to spend Pesach at home
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Recipient not listed
Disorders and resulting anxiety; suggestion of proper Teffilin regimen
Recipient not listed
Mr. Zalman Jaffe: Birthday wishes (50th); project to construct a shul while disposing of the old building
To the Participants in the 12th Annual Dinnerof the Lubavitcher Yeshivah in the Bronx,G-d bless you all
Every Jew is open to giving to Jewish causes; giving opens channels for blessings
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Mr. Chaim Yehuda Jacobs
Mr. Chaim Yehuda Jacobs: A yeshiva student's care for his peers will propel him in his own growth
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Mr. Chayim Yaakov Lipschitz
Mr. Chayim Yaakov Lipschitz: Art as a unique medium to spread Judasim to otherwise unreached individuals; an honest comparison of the Jewish people to other nations of the world
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Recipient not listed
Finding a position to work for Merkos in the U.S.
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Mr. Elchonon Zvi Gorman
Mr. Elchonon Zvi Gorman: How many days of Yom Tov should be kept by a student learning in Eretz Yisrael
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Recipient not listed
The auspicious month of Adar; consult your physician
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Mr. Meyer Haber
Mr. Meyer Haber: Healing can be brought by prayer but also by practical and every day observance; Contacting a Rabbi in the Eretz Yisrael
Councillor Samuel Davies, JP. O.B.E
Councillor Samuel Davies, JP. O.B.E: Advanced age affecting capacity, the Torah view on old age
To All Participants in the 2nd Annual Dinner of the Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch and United Lubavitch YeshivothMiami Beach, Florida,G-d bless you all
Merkos and Yeshiva of Miami Annual Dinner: Every Jew is innately generous and inclined to supporting Jewish causes
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Mr. Avrohom Koppel Bacher
Mr. Avrohom Koppel Bacher: Pursuing shidduchum while in Eretz Yisrael; being diligent about learning, especially when in need of a special blessing
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Dr. Simcha Neuschloss1Educational Director
Dr. Simcha Neuschloss: Teaching children to Daven, by reciting certain selections and skipping; An opportune time to become more acquainted with Chabad
Recipient not listed
(To a student in a Lubavitcher Yeshiva)Proper Hebrew pronunciation; the sacred status of the Zohar; visible joy while davening; the distinction between Jewish and non-Jewish souls; explanation of our being in "Moshiach times"
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Mr. Mordechai Zvi Sufrin
Mr. Mordechai Zvi Sufrin: The importance of chinuch, demonstrated by the Baal Shem Tov and the Rebbes of Chabad
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Mr. Zalmon Jaffe
Mr. Zalman Jaffe: Disagreement with spouse regarding reasonable amount of tzedakah, time and exertion in communal affairs; tzedakah commensurate with increased recent earnings; on what basis to choose a new Rov
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Mr. Joseph Robinson
Young Israel of Eastern Parkway: Honoring Rabbi Kanotopsky; the Pesach seder's emphasis on youth; the goal of uplifting all four types of children to the level of the "wise son"; maintaining youthful enthusiasm in spreading Torah and Mitzvot
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Mrs. Basya Gorman
After Shiva it is not customary to express traditional condolences; sympathy for the bereaved after mother's passing
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Miss Pesha Razel Fein
Wedding blessings; a house established on Torah brings everlasting happiness and blessings
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Mrs. . . .
Allowing a new couple to adjust and work out their relationship without interference of outsiders, including family
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Mrs. Chaya Zelda Kramer
Mrs. Chaya Zelda Kramer: Husband's strenuous involvement in administration of the Yeshiva; being a source of encouragement to one's spouse
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Mr. Abe Dunn
Mr. Abe Dunn: Growing support of Lubavitcher Yeshivos; plan which was forwarded to the Yeshiva administration
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Mr. Aaron Zakon
Mr. Aaron Zakon: Guiding students in matters of conduct; Children are the focus of attention at the Seder
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To my Brethren, EverywhereG-d bless you all -
Michtov Kloli: The requirement for haste when leaving Egypt, to seize the opportunity of redemption; the largely un-utilized opportunity in our times to liberate Jewish youth who seek the truth
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Recipient not listed
Pesach wishes and blessing
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Mrs. Yache Reizel Jaffe
Mrs. Jaffe: Good impression from future son-in-law's visit; Influence on family members
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Mr. Zalmon Jaffe
Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Pesach blessing; amount of Tzedakah should be decided together with spouse
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Mr. Moshe Yehuda Benjamin
Mr. Moshe Yehuda Benjamin: Helping local Jewish communities during visits to South America
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Mr. . . .
Torah and Mitzvos should be observed for their own sake but are also sure channels of Divine blessing
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Recipient not listed
Finding the path to a life of success, mental peace and inner harmony, through utilizing inborn tendencies and family background
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Recipient not listed
Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Nomination to presidency of Community Council and possible complications upon election; ensuring that presidium consists of strictly observant Jews
To all Participants in theCapital Fund Campaign Dinner ofCamp Gan Israel
Camp Gan Israel Funding Dinner: Camp is run on the spirit of Baal Shem Tov's teachings; securing funding to maintain and grow activities
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To the Participants in the Lag B'Omer Parade and Outing Mesibos Shabbos of Montreal.
Lag B'Omer Parade and Outing - Montreal: The tragic disunity among the students of Rabi Akiva and the revival of Rabi Shimon; a call to unite as One People through the One Torah
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To the Participants in theLag B’omer Parade and OutingLubavitch House, of London
A Lag B’omer message; disunity is caused by neglect of Torah observance
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Mr. Menachem Dov Chaim Salek
Mr. Menachem Dov Chaim Salek: Bochurim in Eretz Yisrael should utilize Lag B'omer for the purpose of spreading Chassidus
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Mr. Chaim Yehuda Jacobs
Mr. Chaim Yehuda Jacobs: Lag B'Omer as an opportunity to spread Yiddishkeit, permeated with Chassidic warmth
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Recipient not listed
Stipulation for switching to Nusach Ari; ideal location for real estate investment
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To All Members of Neshei Ubenois Chabad Everywhere, and the Participants in the Eighth Annual Convention in Particular. G-d bless you all!
N'Shei Chabad Convention: Chassidic tale of "Reb Gavriel Nosei Chein and his wife's coins"; the extraordinary value of Tzedkah, literal and spiritual, when given with joy and a sense of selflessness
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Mr. & Mrs. S. Benjamin Lieberman
Mr. & Mrs. S. Benjamin Lieberman: Humble yourself to the level of a child to be a receptacle capable of understanding G-d's wisdom
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Mr. Zalmon Jaffe
Mr. Zalmon Jaffe: Rabbi Shemtov accompanying the chartered flight; a Din Torah ultimately makes peace
Mr. and Mrs. P. Newman
Mr. and Mrs. Newman: Modesty and humility are sometimes unwarranted; publicize your accomplishments
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To All Participants in the Ground Breaking for the New Building of the Central Yeshivah Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitch in Brooklyn, and To All Torah-abiding Jews in General - G-d bless you all
Central Lubavitcher Yeshiva Groundbreaking: A call for threefold support - "Financial, personal and soulful"
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Dr. Miriam Sachs
Impressions of Neshei Chabad; Shavuos wishes; upcoming trip to Eretz Yisroel
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Mrs. Berezovsky
Receipt for donation for Colel Chabad
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Mr. . . .
The unequivocal prohibition in Jewish Law against cremation; one's body is the property of G-d
Recipient not listed
Making a concerted effort to find a shidduch; learning alone vs. teaching others
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Mr. Menachem Dov Chaim Salek
Mr. Menachem Dov Chaim Salek: Utilizing English language abilities for Jewish outreach in Eretz Yisrael
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Mrs. Henia Yehudis Lazar
Mrs. Henia Yehudis Lazar: Medical consultation with a second specialist to receive concurring opinions
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Recipient not listed
Efforts with regard to a situation in a certain country
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Dr. . . .
Explanation for (inappropriate) anxiety before a planned trip to Eretz Yisrael
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Mrs. Basya Garelik
Mrs. Basya Garelik: The merit of shlichus work for success in raising children
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Recipient not listed
Taking inspiration from 12 Tammuz to influence other Jews, bringing them closer to Torah; how to best influence family members
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Recipient not listed
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Mr. ...
A medical approach to hair loss; taking inspiration of 12 Tammuz.
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Mr. Chaim Yakov Lipchitz
Mr. Chaim Yakov Lipchitz: Wishes for a pleasant vacation; inspiration from 12 Tammuz
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Mr. . . .
Refutation of suggested alternative method to Pi; Kabblah's stress of irrational fulfillment of Mitzvos similar to mathematical doctrine; imperative to practically fulfill daily Torah precepts
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Rabbi . . .
Dealing with a case of Mamzerus and prohibited marriage
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Mrs. Henna Elka Sufrin
One can indeed conquer the world; education creates a chain reaction
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To the Annual Convention of theRabbinical Alliance of America
Utilize the wakening of the youth and the void they feel; help the Jews return to their true roots, the life of Torah and Mitzvos; encourage all children to attend a Kosher Jewish school; non-denominational prayer in public schools; support for Federal Aid for Parochial Schools
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Rabbi . . .
Comments on an article regarding the life of the Alter Rebbe
Dr.
Missed opportunity to visit Kfar Chabad; the village’s unique and impactful atmosphere; Lesson from Chassidim coming from behind the Iron Curtain
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To the Participants in the Ground Breakingfor the New Main Building in Camp Gan Israeland the Administration and Campers, in particularG-d Bless You All
The auspicious date of Chai Elul; Camp Gan Israel should be made widely available; kindness to every Jew
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Dr. A. D. Teitelbaumc/o McGill University
Birthday wishes; don't be discouraged from first failures; the king is in the field
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Recipient not listed
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To the Testimonial Committee andAll Participants in the Testimonial BanquetIn Honor of Rabbi Hershel Fogelman
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Mr. Zalmon Jaffe
Regards and blessing
Recipient not listed
He who sanctifies himself a little receives a great deal from Above
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Mrs. Miriam Van Leer
Every Jew desires the best for our brethren; the importance of spreading Judaism
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Mr. J. Stulman
Mr. J. Stulman: New year wishes.
To my Brethren, EverywhereG-d bless you all
Michtov Kloli: Rosh HaShana must be focused on individual perfection, not of that of the community
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Recipient not listed
New Year wishes and blessing
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Miss
Every Jew has the responsibility to spread Judaism; reawakening a Jew merely brings out his Divine spark which always has been with him
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Women's health; various methods in preventing pregnancy
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