Rebbe Responsa

Constant introspection and self-analysis about mood and health must end; Introspection which causes depression comes from wrong place; shidduch requires wholehearted approach, not endless calculations

Marriage Partner Shidduch Decision Depression

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By the Grace of G-d 23rd of Kislev, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. J. C. C. Edelstein1Exec. Asst. to the Mayor

President Kennedy's religious feelings should be emphasized; lesson from President Kennedy's assassination

Importance of Jewish Education Murder John F. Kennedy

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By the Grace of G-d Chanukah, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the Participants in the 20th Annual Testimonial Dinner of the Beth Rivkah Girls School for Girls

The message of the Chanukah Lights; Jewish women safeguard the sanctity of the Jewish home

Beis Rivkah New York Chanukah Lesson Support for Educational Institutions

By the Grace of G-dChanukah, 5724Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Aron Dov Sufrin

Selling a house in order to buy another one in a better neighborhood

Shalom Bayis Selling a House

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By the Grace of G-d Chanukah, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Mordechai Tzvi Sufrin

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By the Grace of G-dChanukah, 5724Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. . . .

Selling a newly purchased home

Selling a House Kislev - an Auspicious Month Real Estate

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By the Grace of G-d Chanukah, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Yitzchok Kosofsky

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By the Grace of G-d8th Chanukah Light, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the Neshei uBnois Chabad, EverywhereG-d bless you All

The message of the Chanukah Lights; Jewish women safeguard the sanctity of the Jewish home

Role of Jewish Women Women in the Chanukah Miracle Chanukah Lesson

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By the Grace of G-d8th of Teves, 5724Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Henna Elka Sufrin

Activities for Jewish education should be done in a steady growing manner

Chanukah - Steady Increase

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By the Grace of G‑d8th of Teves, 5724Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Devora Groner

The best method of travel from Australia to the U.S; it would be nice to write up the thoughts which you sent: ruminations at the fireside

Fire Traveling Author

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By the Grace of G-d13th of Teves, 5724Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs.

Influence of friends vs. parents; check Tefilin; Show living example

Importance of Tefillin Checking Tefillin Veering Off the Path Of Observance

By the Grace of G-d 20 of Teves, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

The founders of Biblical criticism had the wrong intentions

The Rebbe's Early Years Germans Studying Philosophy

By the Grace of G-d 28th of Teves, 5724 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Mendel David Hackner

One must heed the doctor's instruction for a quick healing

Doctor's Orders

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By the Grace of G-d 28th of Teves, 5724 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Chaim Yehuda Jacobs

One should steadily increase in their Torah study

All Matters of Holiness Must Be On the Ascendancy

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By the Grace of G-d28th of Teves, 5724Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Chana Tiefenbrun

Wishes for Nachas

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By the Grace of G-d 28th of Teves, 5724 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Dr. ...

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By the Grace of G-d28th of Teveth, 5723Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Friends of the Yeshiva Oholey Yosef Yitzchokand the Beth Rivka School for Girls in Melbourne,G-d bless you all,

The three fundamental features of the Alter Rebbe: Tzedaka, Torah, and education

Austrian Jewry Melbourne Yeshivah Beis Rivkah Melbourne

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By the Grace of G-d28th of Teves, 5724Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Ben Zion Chaim Bernstein

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ב"ה, יום א' לסדר ובנ"י יוצאים ביד רמה, תשכ"דברוקלין, נ.י.

To the Participants in the Third Annual Banquetof the Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch

The Previous Rebbe's selfless dedication in spreading Yiddishkeit; this theme in Parshas Beshalach

Parshas Beshalach 10 Shevat

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By the Grace of G-d13th of Shevat, 5724Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. . . .

Frequent Tzedaka contributions is a Segula for successful medical treatment; be under the care of a specialist

Significance of Tzedakah Amount of Tzedakah Faith Improves Health

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By the Grace of G-d13th of Shivat, 5724Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Abraham David HaKohen Teitlebaum

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Academic Paper

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By the Grace of G‑d16th of Shevat, 5724Brooklyn, N.Y.

Dr. Velvl W. Greene

Matan Torah is a daily experience; monotheism leads to clarity; ethics must be based on Divine authority, its absence led to the Hitler regime

Mattan Torah Morality Parshas Yisro

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By the Grace of G-d20th of Shevat, 5724 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Chaim Yehuda Jacobs

Stopping religious observance from doubts usually is an excuse for temptation, not an objective truth

Veering Off the Path Of Observance

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By the Grace of G-d 21st of Shevat, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

The purpose of study is practice; no human can fully understand the Mitzvos

Dating Hunger Questions on G-d

By the Grace of G-d 22nd of Shvat, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Divine foreknowledge is not contradictory to free will; the Divine Judgment on Rosh Hashana is in the spiritual realm and our daily prayers bring it down to the physical

Divine Judgment Judgment on Rosh HaShanah Paradox of Free Will

By the Grace of G-dErev Shabbos-KodeshMevorchim AdarParshas Mishpatim and Shekalim, 5724Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in the Annual Dinnerof the Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch inDetroit, Mich.G-d bless you all -

MLC Detroit Annual Dinner: Lessons from Parshas Mishpatim, Ki Sissa, and Purim: One can have only One Master

Machtzis HaShekel Purim: Not Kneeling Parshas Mishpatim

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By the Grace of G-d27th of Shevat, 5724Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Family purity has an effect on the health of the children; Teshuva can rectify the past

Teshuva Rectifies the Past Family Purity Affects Children

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By the Grace of G-d 27th of Shevat, 5724 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Miriam Newman

The work of Shaloh

Released Time NCFJE

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By the Grace of G-d 28th of Shevat, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs.

Torah and Mitzvos channel G-d’s blessings

Checking Mezuzah Commandments Bring Blessings

By the Grace of G-d 28th of Shevat, 5724 Brooklyn, N. Y.

[Mr. …]

The miracle of Purim came about by Mordechai's dedication to teaching children Torah

The Role of Mordechai Purim: Jewish Advocacy Purim: Prioritizing Education

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By the Grace of G-d 4th of Adar, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Prof.

The youth is ready to make great changes; making a psychological experiment in the presence of the Rebbe

Private Audience Psychiatry Counterculture Movement

By the Grace of G-d 4th of Adar, 5724 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Miss Sima Rivka Beenstock

Miss Sima Rivka Beenstock: Jewish women have a special connection with purim; every individual can make a big difference

Power of the Individual Women and Purim Leadership

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By the Grace of G-d7th of Adar, 5724Brooklyn, N. Y.

Recipient not listed

Discuss the matter of Shidduch with mutual friends; blessing for a Shidduch

Adar - An Auspicious Month Blessings for a Shidduch Marriage Partner

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By the Grace of G-d 11th of Adar, 5724 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Chaim Yehuda Jacobs

Mr. Chaim Yehuda Jacobs: One can always improve oneself; the self-sacrifice of the Jews during the Purim miracle

Purim: Self Sacrifice Self-Sacrifice

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By the Grace of G-d 12th of Adar, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

The turnabout of Purim came through Jewish education with self sacrifice and dedication

Purim: Self Sacrifice Purim: Prioritizing Education

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By the Grace of G-dErev Purim, 5724Brooklyn, N.Y.

Miss Chava Frieda Mindel

Choose a school that has greater Yiras Shamayim; a woman had a leading part in the Purim miracle

Choosing a School Self-Sacrifice Women and Purim

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By the Grace of G-d Erev Purim, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

In a desperate situation, there is no time for contemplation; when one is involved in Jewish education they can see tangible results

Purim: Prioritizing Education Working in Education Importance of Jewish Education

By the Grace of G-d18th of Adar, 5724Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Ben Zion Chaim Bernstein

Suitable marriage partner; new occupation

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By the Grace of G-d 21st of Adar, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Joining a Yeshiva at the end of a year may be improper; one is never exempt from Torah study

Lubavitcher Yeshiva in Brooklyn Lubavitcher Yeshiva - Brunoy Changing Schools

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By the Grace of G-d 21st of Adar, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Understanding the reason for Mitzvos

Na'aseh Venishma Torah Is Our Life Reasons for Mitzvos

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By the Grace of G-d 21st of Adar, 5724 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. . .

I haven't heard from you since your wedding

Newlywed Writing to the Rebbe

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By the Grace of G-d21st of Adar, 5724Brookly, N. Y.

Rabbi Zalmon Adelman

Rabbi Zalmon Adelman: Thanks for book; task of a Rov; one must use all his capacities to serve G-d

Role of a Rabbi Know Him in All Your Ways Books Sent to the Rebbe

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3/5/64

HONORABLE ROBERT F WAGNER

Robert F. Wagner (Mayor NYC): Condolences on the loss of wife; timing of the Rebbe's consolation message

Condolences

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Erev Shabbos Kodesh Vayakhel-Pikudei 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the Convention of N'shei uBnos Chabad

Lesson from Parshas Veyakehel-Pekudei and Vayikra and its application for women

Motherhood Women's Mid-Winter Convention Building the Tabernacle

By the Grace of G‑d3rd of Nissan 5724Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. and Mrs. Schneur Zalmon Jaffe

25th wedding anniversary wishes

Anniversary

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By the Grace of G-d 3rd of Nissan, 5724 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Esther Zelda Salisbury

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By the Grace of G-d3rd of Nissan, 5724Brooklyn N.Y.

Miss Rachel Stein

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By the Grace of G-d 10th of Nissan, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

One cannot know the reason for which people suffer; one cannot understand the ways of G-d

Suffering Questions on G-d

By the Grace of G-d10th of Nissan, 5724Brooklyn, N. Y.

Recipient not listed

Hoping to hear good news, and real good is Torah; Pesach wishes

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By the Grace of G-d11th of Nissan, 5724Brooklyn, New York

To my Brethren, EverywhereG-d bless you all -

Michtov Kloli: Personal lesson from the Korban Pesach

Pesach Michtovim Klolli'im The Four Sons Pesach

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By the Grace of G-d 11th of Nissan, 5724 Brooklyn, New York

Mr. Zalman Jaffe

Pesach wishes

Pesach Blessing

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By the Grace of G-d First Day of Chol Hamoed Pesach, 5724 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Rabbi Eliyohu Jung

Rabbi Eliyohu Jung: An Eiruv for Manhattan; Nowadays an Eiruv should be made in utmost secrecy; Qualifications for Eiruv must be decided by Rabbinical authorities.

Eiruv

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By the Grace of G‑d26th of Nissan, 5724Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. & Mrs. Zalmon Jaffe

Don't worry so much about business have more faith

Financial Strain Faith Brings Parnassah

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By the Grace of G‑d 26th of Nissan, 5724 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Recipient not listed

Lengthy explanation in support of non-denominational prayer during public school hours

Chaplain Divine Authority Church and State

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By the Grace of G-d 27th of Nissan, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Simcha Rabin

One needs to set time for Torah study; opportunity means obligation

Set Times for Torah Study Leadership

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By the Grace of G-d27th of Nissan, 5724Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Dov Lent

Lesson from counting the Omer: the desire and longing of the Torah should be expressed in actual deed

Counting the Omer

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[Before Pesach], 5724

Dr.

Putting on Tefillin daily will give spiritual gratification to the Rebbe; the significance of the Mitzva of Tefillin

Distributing/Gifting Tefillin Tefillin Mind-Heart Harmony Putting Tefillin on Daily

[Nissan, 5724]

Recipient not listed

Some Basic Problems of Education; The need for consciousness of a Supreme Being in schools.

Adolescence Public School Moment of Silence

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By the Grace of G-d 18th Day of the Omer, 5724Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in theCamp Gan Israel Dinner

It was the Jewish Children that realized G-d first and were the guarantors for the Torah

Jewish Children Mattan Torah Counting the Omer

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B.H.9th of Iyar, 5724

The Editor

Science cannot prove whether the sun is orbiting the earth or vice versa; the Rambam, especially in Mishneh Torah, must be taken literally

Torah Interpretation Aggadah Mishne Torah

By the Grace of G-d9th of Iyar, 5724 [Brooklyn, N. Y.]

Mr. . . .

Science never disproved the possibility of spontaneous generation; Torah states truths while science suggests theories

Torah Interpretation The Rebbe's Early Years Insect

Brooklyn, N.Y., April 21, 1964.

Hon. Emanuel Celler, Chairman, House Judiciary Committee,

Letter to House Judiciary Committee: The Rebbe's letter regarding the issue of prayer in public school

Regent's Prayer

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By the Grace of G‑d15th of Iyar, 5724Brooklyn, N.Y.

Dr. Velvl Greene

Utilizing opportunities to inspire; the unique character of our generation; the lesson learned from the days of Sefirah

Utilize Opportunities Predictions Counterculture Movement

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By the Grace of G-d15th of lyar, 5724Brooklyn, N. Y.

Recipient not listed

Fasting is unwarranted; feeling down due to lack of knowledge of Judaism

Ignorance Fasting

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By the Grace of G-d 15th of Iyar, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Miss B. S. Yentis

Attention should be regarded to the essential aspect of a Shidduch

Marriage Partner Blessings for a Shidduch Efforts to find a Shidduch

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By the Grace of G-d Lag B'Omer, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Miss...

Why G-d chose the number 7 for multiple things in creation; why Bar and Bas Mitzvah are at the ages they are

Bar Mitzvah Bas Mitzva Numbers

By the Grace of G‑dLag B'omer, 5724Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Yuda Leib Ives

The preference of which Yeshiva to learn in

Chitas Choosing a School

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By the Grace of G-d Lag B’Omer, 5724 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Elazar Kalman Tiefenbrun

Thanks for the good report; things should always advance

Counting the Omer

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By the Grace of G-d Lag B’Omer, 5724 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Henna Elka Sufrin

Lesson from Pesach Sheini: it is never too late; sometimes the second chance has an advantage

Pesach Sheini

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By the Grace of G-d Lag B'Omer, 5724 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Esther Leah Klyne

Influencing others is fulfilling the Mitzvah of loving a fellow Jew

Obligation to Spread Judaism Ahavas Yisrael

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By the Grace of G-dLag B'Omer, 5724Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. ....

Letter to fiance; scholarship arrangement; consult with experts and friends about buying a house; Lag B’omer activities

Buying a House Lag B'Omer Outings

By the Grace of G-dLag B'Omer, 5724Brooklyn, N. Y.

Miss Rachel Stein

Engagements should be as short as possible; coming to a mutual agreement on the exact date

Wedding Date Prolonged Engagements

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By the Grace of G-dLag B'Omer, 5724Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Ben Zion Chaim Bernstein

Scholarship from the Rebbe to learn law; consulting friends whether to buy a house before elections

Buying a House

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By the Grace of G-d22nd of Iyar, 5724Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Daniel Dov Goldberg

One must do and then comprehend; one must always advance; study in Yeshiva; dealing with temptations; Sefirah lesson

Bad Habits Temptation Na'aseh Venishma

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By the Grace of G-d 25th of Iyar, 5724Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Moishe Yosef Golomb

Mr. Moishe Yosef Golomb: auspicious days of Sfira; obligation to Norwich.

Role of a Rabbi Days of Sefirah

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By the Grace of G-d Rosh Chodesh Sivan, 5724 Brooklyn, N. Y.

To All Participants In The Annual Dinner Of The Yeshiva Achei Tmimim Lubavitch Newark, N. J. G-d Bless You All

Freedom can only exist through Torah; Jewish education must not be compromised

Shavuos Lesson Support for Educational Institutions Freedom

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By the Grace of G‑d3rd of Sivan, 5724Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. and Mrs. Fishel Mann

The culmination of Pesach is receiving the Torah on Shavuos; true freedom is only through Torah

1 Sivan Counting the Omer Shavuos Lesson

B.H.3rd of Sivan, 5724

The Editor

Refuting various attempts in proof of heliocentrism

Space Missions Planets Theory of Relativity

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By the Grace of G-d 3rd of Sivan, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Dr. Velvl Greene

True life of a Jew is one animated by the spirit of Torah and Mitzvos

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By the Grace of G-d 3rd of Sivan, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Additional improvement in Torah and Mitzvos brings Divine blessing

Commandments Bring Blessings

By the Grace of G-d 3rd of Sivan, 5724 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Alderman Abraham Moss, Esq., J.P., M.A.

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By the Grace of G-d3rd of Sivan, 5724Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Tuvia Rombro

Mr. Tuvia Rombro: The Ten Commandments were given to the Jewish people but addressed in singular form, uniting Jews into one organism; one Torah by One G-d merges all Jews into one people and all nature into Divine unity; pure monotheism means One G-d and nothing else

Mattan Torah Monotheism Shavuos Lesson

By the Grace of G-d3rd of Sivan, 5724Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Follow-up to a young man battling depression: Improvement of mental health is within your power; growing in day-to-day observance is the channel for all blessings; reiterating advice to concentrate on helping others

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By the Grace of G-d4th of Sivan, 5724Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. . . .

Inclusion of others with the bereaved expresses that it is not only the loss of the bereaved rather a loss for all Jews; a blessing for the orphaned daughter

Orphan Condolences

ב״ה, ד' סיון ה׳חשכ״דברוקלין, נ.י.

מר... שי'

Influence on a family member; learning to become a teacher in Jewish studies

Teacher Influencing Family Members

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By the Grace of G-d 10th of Sivan, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in theSecond Annual Banquet of theMerkos L'Inyonei Chinuch, Upper Midwest Minneapolis, Minn.G-d bless you all

Why the Torah was given in the desert; all is by the command of G-d; the vital activities of Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch

Supporting Shluchim Parshas B'haalosecha Desert

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By the Grace of G‑d14th of Sivan, 5724Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. ...

Lengthy explanation concerning the critical importance of Family Purity

Importance of Family Purity Na'aseh Venishma Benefits of Family Purity

By the Grace of G-d17th of Sivan, 5724Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Yitzchok Meir Bunim

Lesson from Soviet Jewry; Self-sacrifice in the land of the free

Self-Sacrifice America Soviet Union

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By the Grace of G-d Erev Shabbos-Kodesh B'haalosecho("By the word of G-d they restedand by the word of G-d they journeyed"1)5724. Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the Participants in theAnnual Convention of theNshei uBnois ChabadG-d bless you all

Lesson from Parshas Beha'alosecha: on all our sojourns the Torah must lead our way; we cannot move along without the participation of the Jewish woman

Miriam Women's Convention Role of Jewish Women

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By the Grace of G-d 21st of Sivan, 5724 Brooklyn, NY

Recipient not listed

Overcoming bad habits through diverting one's mind to something unrelated, especially Torah

Checking Tefillin Tzedaka Before Tefillin Bad Habits

By the Grace of G-d 21st of Sivan, 5724 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Rabbi . . .

Together with the Torah came G-d’s blessings; faith is natural—reasoning is only to counterattack outside influences; though this word is merely a vestibule, there is a lot to accomplish

Doctor's Orders Heaven Questions on G-d

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By the Grace of G-d 28th of Sivan, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

Chassidism views everything as an extension of G-dliness, therefore, Chassidism is interested in the outside world

Divine Providence Chassidism Monotheism

By the Grace of G-d 28th of Sivan, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Y.Y.S.

The single-handed battle against a dictatorial regime proves that efforts toward preserving Torah always prevail

12 Tammuz Lesson

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By the Grace of G-d 28th of Sivan, 5724 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Miss Esther Myndel Zimberg

Influence your friends to conduct themselves according to Torah and Mitvos

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By the Grace of G-d28th of Sivan, 5724Brooklyn, N. Y.

Rabbi ...

Yud Beis Tammuz teaches that trust in G-d channels both natural and supernatural blessings, rooted in the deep, father–child bond between G-d and the Jewish people

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בס"ד. ר"ח תמוז, ה' לס' הוא חלקך ונחלתך (עיין רמב"ם סוף הל' שמיטה ויובל), תשכ"דברוקלין, נ.י.

Mr. David Abraham Steigman

The inspirational days of the 12th-13th of Tammuz

12 Tammuz Lesson

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By the Grace of G-d Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Yaakov Hanoka

Congratulations on the Shidduch; summer plans

Influencing Family Members Engagement Summer

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By the Grace of G-dRosh Chodesh Tammuz, 5724Brooklyn, N.Y.

Dr. ...

Enhancing Jewish-Christian relations is a terrible missionary scheme

Apostate Missionary Christianity

By the Grace of G-dRosh Chodesh Tammuz, 5724Brooklyn, N. Y.

Recipient not listed

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By the Grace of G‑d9th of Tammuz, 5724Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. & Mrs. -

Observe Yud Beis Tammuz with a Farbrengen, and derive lasting inspiration from it

12 Tammuz Observance 12 Tammuz Lesson

By the Grace of G-d 19th of Tammuz, 5724 Brooklyn, N, Y.

Miss Sima Rivka Beenstock

The Chassan and Kalla should be present during the wedding meal; the Sheva Berachos are G-d's blessing and should be fully appreciated

Sheva Berachos Wedding Celebration

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By the Grace of G-d 19th of Tammuz, 5724 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Yisroel Yitchok Elyokum Janowski

At the beginning of Torah learning one's comprehension is not so thorough; choosing a Yeshiva

Difficulty in Torah Learning Choosing a School

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By the Grace of G-d 19th of Tammuz, 5724 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Shmuel Baron

Inspiration from the 12th of Tammuz; indirect influence through mutual friends

Indirect Influence

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By the Grace of G‑d 20th of Tammuz, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Shneur Zalmon Jaffe

Yud Beis Tammuz celebration; wedding arrangements

Activist Ahavas Yisrael Wedding Celebration

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B.H.Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av5724. Brooklyn, N.Y.

Neshei u'Bnos Chabad

Neshei u'Bnos Chabad: During the Three Weeks we must rectify the cause that brought them

The Three Weeks

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By the Grace of G‑d5th of Menachem Av, 5724Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Shneur Zalmon Jaffe

Wedding arrangements; construction of the Shul; new institutions during the Three Weeks

Constructing a Synagogue The Three Weeks Wedding Celebration

By the Grace of G-d 5th of Menachem Av, 5724 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. & Mrs. S. Lieberman

One must have complete faith in G-d that; it is important to do everything we can in the natural order

The Three Weeks Trust in G-d

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By the Grace of G-d5th of Menachem Av, 5724Brooklyn, N. Y.

Neshei Chabad in Manchester

Activities of Neshei in Manchester; the Three Weeks

The Three Weeks

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By the Grace of G-d 5th of Menachem Av, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. ...

When someone is on the bottom of the wheel of fortune they are soon to rise; faith in G-d and fulfilling His commandment draws down the blessings; advancing Torah and Mitzvos to hasten the redemption

The Three Weeks Anxiety Financial Strain

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By the Grace of G-d5th of Menachem Av, 5724Brooklyn, N.Y.

Miss Rachel Stein

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By the Grace of G-d8th of Menachem Av, 5724Brooklyn, New York

Camp Gan Isreal

Strengthening Torah observance brings the Redemption

The Three Weeks

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ב"ה, י"א מנ"א תשכ"דברוקלין

הוו"ח אי"א נו"נ עוסק בצ"צמוה'. . . שי' הכהן

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By the Grace of G-d 14th of Menachem Av, 5724 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Esther Klyne

Success in the work at Neshei in Manchester

Neshei Chabad

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By the Grace of G-dMenachem Av 17, 5724

Mrs. Esther Klyne

Reading material for the Neshei; be in touch with various Neshei groups

Neshei Chabad

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By the Grace of G‑d21st of Menachem Av, 5724Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. and Mrs. Zalmon Jaffe

Mrs. Jaffe elected as president of Neshei; using the new Shul in time for Elul

By the Grace of G-d 21st of Menachem Av, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr.

Can one discern the truth of Judaism if they were to be born into a non-Jewish family

Gentile Parshas Masei Judaism

By the Grace of G-d21st of Menachem Av, 5724Brooklyn, N.Y.

Atlantic Country Mikva Society

Lesson to learn from Tisha B'Av; Taharas Hamishpocho, an essential Mitzvah

Building a Mikvah Family Purity Affects Children Importance of Family Purity

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By the Grace of G-d 28th of Menachem Av 5724. Brooklyn, N.Y.

Atlantic County Mikveh Society

The Groundbreaking Ceremony of the new Mikvah; The comprehensive Mitzvah of Mikvah; The Mikva should be built with speed

The Month of Elul Zerizus Importance of Family Purity

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Aug. 7 1964

Kahal Chasidim c/o Jaffe

Blessing for commencement of services in new Shul; the significance of the month of Elul

Constructing a Synagogue The Month of Elul

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By the Grace of G-d 11th of Elul, 5724 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Eliezer Daniel Meijers

Take advantage of the month of Elul when the King is in the field

The King in the Field

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B.H. 12th of Elul, 5724Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the Campers ofCamp Gan Israel G-d bless you all –

Campers of Camp Gan Israel: The lasting inspiration of Camp Gan Israel; During Elul the King is in the field

Inspiration From Camp The King in the Field Gan Yisrael

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B.H. 15th of Elul, 5724 Brooklyn. N.Y.

Dr. Velvl Greene

Thank you for news of the Farbrengen; it is good to hear that your wife is also involved with Chabad; theory of evolution; science must be taught properly according to modern science's conclusions

Astronomy The Rebbe's Early Years Evolution

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By the Grace of G-d 25th of Elul, 5724 Brooklyn, N.Y

Mr. . . .

When visiting a holier place (the Holy Land) one must act accordingly; one is influenced and can influence their environment

Utilize Opportunities Visiting Eretz Yisrael

By the Grace of G‑d25th of Elul, 5724Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Shmuel Baron

Foreknowledge and free choice

Paradox of Free Will

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By the Grace of G-d27th of Elul, 5724Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Moshe ...

Keeping in touch with campers so the seeds you planted grow

Working in Camp

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By the Grace of G-dIn the Days of Selichoth, 5724. Brooklyn, N. Y.

Recipient not listed

Greetings for the New Year.

New Year Wishes

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By the Grace of G-dIn the Days of Selichoth5724. Brooklyn, N. Y.

To the Sons and Daughters of Our People Israel, EverywhereG-d bless you all!

Michtov Kloli: Rosh Hashana, being on the day that G-d created Man, teaches us that it is Man that brings perfection to the world; one individual can change and bring wholeness to the word

Creation of Man Conquer the World

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[By the Grace of G-dIn the Days of Selichoth, 5724Brooklyn N.Y. ]

Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Jaffe

Length of sermons; teaching girls

Teacher Lecture

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By the Grace of G-dIn the Days of Selichoth, 5724.Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Zalman Jaffe

Greetings for the New Year; longer sermons; worrying about everything

Anxiety Lecture

By the Grace of G-d 24th of Adar I, 5725 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. & Mrs. Sol Lieberman

New home wishes

Chanukas HaBayis

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[Early] 5724

Mr. Shneur Zalmon Jaffe

Congratulations on re-election to Shecita Board

Shechita

5724

Mr. . . .

Using Esrogim not from Eretz Yisrael

Eretz Yisrael Lulav and Esrog

5724

Mr. . . .

The important thing to do at this time, a time of emergency, is to involve oneself in Jewish education; the waves of assimilation destroying the Jews; Utopian ideas are a distraction from the evil inclination

Communion With G-d Fire Ahavas Yisrael

[After Nissan, 5724]

Recipient not listed

Clarification of the Rebbe's opinion regarding the need to have a non-denominational prayer in public schools

U.S. Constitution Christianity Church and State

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5724

Mr.

Mr. Ben Zion Chaim Bernstein

To the Participants in theDedication Celebration of theNew Mikvah Building

Recipient not listed

Mr. Jacob Hanuka

T. GloriThe Royal Academy of Commerce &amp; Tutorials

Mrs. Basya Garelik

Mrs. Hena Elka and Mrs. Freida Sufrin

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mrs.

Mr. Benzion Chaim Bernstein

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. Benzion Eliezer Hackner

Mr. Mordechai Zvi Sufrin

Mr. T. P.

Rabbi Isaac N. Trainin1

To the Mothers of the Children ofOholei Torah,G-d bless you

Mr. . . .

Dr. R. M. Richter

Mr. Chaim Yaakov Lipchitz

Mr. Benzion Chaim Bernstein

Mr. Mendel Dovid Hockner

Mr. Shneur Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. ...

Mr. Aron Dov Sufrin

Recipient not listed

Mr. Yaakov Hanoka

Dr.

To All Participants in the Annual Dinnerof the United Lubavitcher Yeshivoth -G-d Bless You

Mr. Moshe Yehosua Benjamin

Rabbi...

Mr. J. C. C. Edelstein1Exec. Asst. to the Mayor

To the Participants in the 20th Annual Testimonial Dinner of the Beth Rivkah Girls School for Girls

Mr. Aron Dov Sufrin

Mr. Mordechai Tzvi Sufrin

Mr. . . .

Mr. Yitzchok Kosofsky

To the Neshei uBnois Chabad, EverywhereG-d bless you All

Mrs. Henna Elka Sufrin

Mrs. Devora Groner

Mrs.

Mr. . . .

Mr. Mendel David Hackner

Mr. Chaim Yehuda Jacobs

Mrs. Chana Tiefenbrun

Dr. ...

To All Friends of the Yeshiva Oholey Yosef Yitzchokand the Beth Rivka School for Girls in Melbourne,G-d bless you all,

Mr. Ben Zion Chaim Bernstein

To the Participants in the Third Annual Banquetof the Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch

Mrs. . . .

Mr. Abraham David HaKohen Teitlebaum

Dr. Velvl W. Greene

Mr. Chaim Yehuda Jacobs

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To All Participants in the Annual Dinnerof the Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch inDetroit, Mich.G-d bless you all -

Recipient not listed

Mrs. Miriam Newman

Mrs.

[Mr. …]

Prof.

Miss Sima Rivka Beenstock

Recipient not listed

Mr. Chaim Yehuda Jacobs

Recipient not listed

Miss Chava Frieda Mindel

Mr. . . .

Mr. Ben Zion Chaim Bernstein

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Mr. . .

Rabbi Zalmon Adelman

HONORABLE ROBERT F WAGNER

To the Convention of N'shei uBnos Chabad

Mr. and Mrs. Schneur Zalmon Jaffe

Mrs. Esther Zelda Salisbury

Miss Rachel Stein

Mr. . . .

Recipient not listed

T. GloriThe Royal Academy of Commerce & Tutorials

Mr. & Mrs. Zalmon Jaffe

Mr. & Mrs. -

Mr. & Mrs. S. Lieberman