Rebbe Responsa

Michtov Kloli: Just as the spirit of Hakhel, Pesach is for men women and children; we must all prepare for the redemption by committing to serve Hashem

Pesach Michtovim Klolli'im Mattan Torah The Exodus

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By the Grace of G-d11th of Nissan, 5727Brooklyn, N. Y.

Dr. & Mrs. Pesach Betzalel & Sarah Rifkah Rosenbloom

For the Jews, the spiritual must predominate over the material

Scientist Spirit Over Matter Nature of a Jew

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11th of Nissan, 5727

Rev. Aaron Dov Sufrin

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Hebrew Pronunciation Accent

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By the Grace of G-d24th of Nissan, 5727Brooklyn, N.Y.

Joy at seeing you in full vigor at the Acharon Shel Pesach farbrengen; The inspiring sight of young American Jews connecting deeply to ancient traditions despite modern materialism; While Polish and Lithuanian Jewry have perished, the Jewish people live on; A sculptor's special privilege to reveal G-dliness in inanimate matter.

Acharon Shel Pesach Sculpture Jewish Survival

B.H. 24th of Nissan, 5727Brooklyn, N.Y.

Dr. Velvel Greene

Dr. Velvel Greene: The joy of seeing you at the Achron Shel Pesach Farbrengen; Moshiach Haftorah; Present efforts to spread "knowledge of G-d" prepare for Messianic times; Your unique ability to bring truth to academic circles; Story of the Rebbe Maharash envying a simple merchant's opportunity to inspire fellow Jews; Your daughter's natural and uncompromising faith

Acharon Shel Pesach The Rebbe Maharash Moshiach

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By the Grace of God24th of Nissan, 5727Brooklyn, NY.

The Honorable John LindsayMayor of the City of New York

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By the Grace of G-dRosh Chodesh Iyar, 5727 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Rabbi Solomon Sassoon

The longing for freedom’s true purpose as expressed in the countdown to Sinai; being freed from distraction and limitation in order to yearn for Torah and dedicate ourselves to it.

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By the Grace of G-d7th of Iyar, 5727Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr.

Why does G-d make any good person suffer? The problem with mixed dancing; How to overcome the Yetzer Hara? How to develop a greater love for G-d?

Tzedaka Before Tefillin Checking Tefillin Mixed Dancing

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By the Grace of G-d 12th of Iyar, 5727 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Sarah Rifka Rosenbloom

Mrs. Sarah Rifka Rosenbloom: Summer offers a special opportunity to strengthen Torah observance, not suspend it; Sending a child to camp; Continued growth in your outreach efforts

Torah Is Our Life Jewish Camps

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By the Grace of G-d12th of Iyar, 5727 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs.

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By the Grace of G-dPesach-Sheni, 5727Brooklyn, N. Y.

Dr. Yehuda Leib Mendelsohn

From redemption of Egypt to Mattan Torah, nonstop

Shavuos Iyar Counting the Omer

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BS"D May 26, 1967 10:00 PM

LAG BOMER COMMITTEE CARE TZACH

Telegram: Lag Bomer In the year of Hakhel to strengthen Torah study and Torah life

Rabbi Akiva Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai Hakhel

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By the Grace of G-dLag B’Omer, 5727Brooklyn, N. Y.

To the 12th Annual Convention ofNeshei uBnos Chabad

Lag B'omer and Hakhel. The eternity of Torah; the Jewish woman in Hakhel

Eternity of the Torah Women's Convention Jewish Women

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By the Grace of G-d19th of Iyar, 5727

Rabbi A. D. Sufrin

The Rebbe's approval

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By the Grace of G-d Rosh Chodesh Sivan, 5727 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To all Participants in the Fifth Annual Banquetof the Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch in the Upper Mid-WestMinneapolis, Minn.

The unique Mitzvah of Hakhel; the “body” and “soul” of Mitzvoth; Torah — source of supernatural strength

Mattan Torah Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch Hakhel

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By the Grace of G-d 4th of Sivan, 5727 Brooklyn, N.Y.

R.C.

Dealing with difficulties; the Jewish woman at Mount Sinai; moving to a better Jewish environment

Jewish Environment Moving Shavuos

By the Grace of G-d4th of Sivan, 5727Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr.

The regret of those who fled Eretz Yisrael during the Six-Day War

Eretz Yisrael Security of Eretz Yisrael Six Day War

By the Grace of G‑d21st of Sivan, 5727Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Zalman Jaffe

Preparations for the 12th of Tammuz

Forty Years 12 Tammuz Observance

By the Grace of G-d 29th of Sivan, ,5727 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Faivesh Mann

Letter of condolences

Condolences

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Before Shovuos, 5727

[Zalman] JAFFE

Spending Shavuos in New York as every year

Shavuos

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By the Grace of G‑d2nd of Tammuz, 5727Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Sarah Rifka Rosenbloom

Personal advancement is gradual; the salvation of the Previous Rebbe and its inspiration; the significance of forty

Forty Years 12 Tammuz Observance Spiritual Growth

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By the Grace of G-d5th of Tammuz, 5727Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. & Mrs. Yitzchok Eliyahu & Reitza Kosofsky

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By the Grace of G-d 19th of Tammuz, 5727Brooklyn, N, Y,

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Living as a Torah Jew, is of vital importance; your parents will eventually be encouraged in that direction

Attending Yeshivah Torah Is Our Life Honoring Parents

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By the Grace of G‑d23rd of Tammuz, 5727Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Dov Lent

Our hope is: The Three Weeks should turn into happy days

Jewish Education The Three Weeks

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By the Grace of G-d23rd of Tammuz, 5727Brooklyn, N. Y.

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Personal accomplishment is to utilize one's personal abilities to the fullest; when will Moshiach arrive; check your Mezuzos

Checking Mezuzah Utilize Abilities When Will Moshiach Come

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By the Grace of G-d29th of Tammuz, 5727Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. E. Weill

Mrs. Erna Weill: Appreciation for sculpture depicting Elijah's prophecy of G-d in “small still voice”; timely reminder that G-dliness found in quietude, not loud publicity; encouragement for continued artistic work in growing measure.

Six Day War Visiting Eretz Yisrael Sculpture

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B.H. 5th Menachem Av, 5727Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Schneur Zalmon Jaffe

The purpose of the Three Weeks isn't for us to stay sad

Destruction of the Temple The Three Weeks

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B.H.5th Menachem Av, 5727Brooklyn, N.Y.

Dr. Velvel Greene

The purpose of the Three Weeks isn't for us to stay sad

Destruction of the Temple The Three Weeks

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By the Grace of G-dRosh Chodesh Elul, 5727Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. . . .

Suffering from miscarriages

Miscarriage Importance of Family Purity

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By the Grace of G-d Rosh Chodesh Elul, 5727 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs.

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By the Grace of G-d 7th of Elul, 5727 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Chana Tiefenbrun

Personal correspondence is better; the significance of Elul

Writing to the Rebbe The Month of Elul The King in the Field

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By the Grace of G-d13th of Elul, 5727Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. & Mrs. Yosef Arye & Zipora Rachel Chaya Feller

The great significance of Elul

The Month of Elul The King in the Field

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By the Grace of G-d13th of Elul, 5727Brooklyn, N. Y.

Recipient not listed

Alter Rebbe’s scientific prowess gives parable of king in the field extra validity; Reflecting the King’s graciousness with joyous resolve; Spiritual transformation like creating artificial diamonds but easier

Science The Month of Elul The King in the Field

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By the Grace of G-d 14th of Elul, 5727 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. & Mrs.

Elul, when the “King is in the field”

Moshiach The King in the Field The Month of Elul

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By the Grace of G-d21st of Elul, 5727Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Esther Leah Klyne

The significance of Elul; consult a Rav

Halachic Authority The Month of Elul The King in the Field

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By the Grace of G-d21st of Elul, 5727Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. H. Rader

Material for "Challenge"; The significance of Elul

Challenge (Book, Lubavitch Foundation)The Month of Elul The King in the Field

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By the Grace of G-d21st of Elul, 5727Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Reitza Kosofsky

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By the Grace of G-d28th of Elul, 5727Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs.

The right learning environment for your son and how to ensure that he remains interested in Limudei Kodesh; a period of Q&A is a good idea, as long as you clarify beforehand that since we are all human not always will an answer be immediately available

Jewish School

By the Grace of G-dIn the Days of Selichos, 5727Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the Sons and Daughters ofOur people Israel, EverywhereG-d bless you all

Michtov Kloli: No thing can go totally extinct; man's power to change the past; stock up the spirit of Hakhel

Resolution Coronation of G-d Teshuva Rectifies the Past

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By the Grace of G-dIn the Days of Selicoth,5727. Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Greetings for the New Year

New Year Wishes

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By the Grace of G-dIn the Days of Selichoth,5727 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Dr. M. Perl

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By the Grace of G-d In the Days of Selicoth, 5727. Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Blessings for the New Year

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By the Grace of G-dRosh Chodesh Adar 2, 5727Brooklyn, N. Y.

To the 25th Annual Governors Dinnerof the Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim LubavitchMontreal, Canada

The purpose of the Hakhel year, and its connection to Purim

Jewish Survival Purim: Prioritizing Education Importance of Jewish Education

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By the Grace of G-d 3rd of Adar 2, 5727 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Yitzchok Meir Bunim

Not to hold conventions in Rome; the necessity of Kabolas Ol in America

America Kabbalas Ol Vatican

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By the Grace of G-d 3rd of Adar I, 5727 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. ...

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By the Grace of G-d 8th of Adar 2, 5727 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. . . .

A Baal Teshuva feeling uncomfortable among unreligious family members; accepting a job in education

Compromised Judaism Honoring Parents Peace

By the Grace of G-d8th of Adar 2, 572 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Chaim Shlomo Mackler

Continuing studies in Eretz Yisrael; learing Torah without the best intention

Semicha Extrinsic Motivation Learning in Eretz Yisrael

By the Grace of G-d10th of Adar I, 5727 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Dr. . . .

Regarding a Shidduch consider the long-term future, based off inner feelings

Marriage Partner

By the Grace of G-d10th of Adar I, 5727Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. . . .

Negating the proposal of a British-style boarding school in Eretz Yisrael; the matter of the girls' school can still be reversed; remarriage is a most essential matter; offer for financial assistance

Widow Remarriage Girl's Education

By the Grace of G-d12th of Adar 2, 5727Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Sarah Rivka Rosenbloom

The book relating the story of Purim is named after Esther

Esther Women and Purim

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By the Grace of G-d13th of Adar 1, 5721(Feb. 23rd, 1961)Brooklyn, N.Y.

The Honorable Joseph C. CasdinMayor of the City of Worcester

Jewish women were entrusted with the keys to the home’s atmosphere

Mayor Worcester Motherhood

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By the Grace of G-d19th of Adar 2, 5727 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Elimelech Mordecai Schreiber

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By the Grace of G-d25th of Adar-Next-to-Nissan,5727. Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in the 10th Anniversary Dinnerof Camp Gan IsraelMontreal, Canada,G-d bless you all -

The essential role of Jewish children in Purim and Pesach; helping out Gan Israel

1 Nissan Gan Yisrael Purim: Prioritizing Education

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By the Grace of G-d25th of Adar 2, 5727Brooklyn, N. Y.

Recipient not listed

The special role Jewish women played in the Purim and Chanukah miracles

Chanukah - Spread Judaism Women and Purim Esther

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By the Grace of G-d25th of Adar 2, 5727Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. . . .

When the financial situation is dire one must add in matters which increase livelihood, namely, Torah study and public activity

Women and Purim Financial Strain Set Times for Torah Study

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By the Grace of G‑d27th of Adar I, 5727Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Zalmon Jaffe

Failure in business: Your bank manager arouses suspicion

Business Advice

5727

Mr.

Why should G-d care about my observance? Were the Rabbis obliged to explain all the sayings of our Sages?

Debate Interfaith Dialogue Tefillin Mind-Heart Harmony

5727

Mr.

The army as a stimulus for Jewish observance

Power of the Individual Military

5727

Miss

Your suitable area should be working with normal children, not psychology; growing in Judaism

Spiritual Growth Psychology

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To All Participants in the Annual Dinner of the Yeshiva "Achei Tmimim" in Newark N.J. G-d Bless You All

Mr. &amp; Mrs. Elazar Kalman Tiefenbrun

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Mr. Aron Dov Sufrin

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Mr. Zalman Jaffe

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Mr. Chaim Leib Fisher

Dr Yehuda Leib Mendelsohn

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Rabbi Avrohom Yosef Jaffe

Mrs. Henna Elka Sufrin

Miss Miriam Ruth Meijers

Dr. M.

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Mr. Yehuda Leib Mayzel

Mr. David Rosenzweig1c/o Rev. Z. Gansburg

Rabbi

Mr. Yaakov Hanoka

To All Participants in the Twenty-seventh Annual Dinner of theUnited Lubavitcher Yeshivoth,

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Mr. &amp; Mrs. Ben Zion Rader

Prof. Velvl Greene

Chaplain Joel D. Covitz

Dr. &amp; Mrs. P. C. Rosenbloom

Mr. Shraga Feivel Pink

To the Mid-Winter Convention ofNshei uBnois Chabad

Mr. Shraga Faivel HaKohen Pink

Mrs. . . .

Dr. Velvl Greene

Dr. Yehuda Leib Mendelsohn

Rabbi A. D. Sufrin

Mr. Zalman Jaffe

To the Sons and Daughters of Our People Israel, Everywhere.G-d bless you all -

Dr. &amp; Mrs. Pesach Betzalel &amp; Sarah Rifkah Rosenbloom

Rev. Aaron Dov Sufrin

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Dr. Velvel Greene

The Honorable John LindsayMayor of the City of New York

Rabbi Solomon Sassoon

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Mrs. Sarah Rifka Rosenbloom

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Dr. Yehuda Leib Mendelsohn

LAG BOMER COMMITTEE CARE TZACH

To the 12th Annual Convention ofNeshei uBnos Chabad

Rabbi A. D. Sufrin

To all Participants in the Fifth Annual Banquetof the Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch in the Upper Mid-WestMinneapolis, Minn.

R.C.

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Mr. Zalman Jaffe

Mr. Faivesh Mann

[Zalman] JAFFE

Mrs. Sarah Rifka Rosenbloom

Mr. &amp; Mrs. Yitzchok Eliyahu &amp; Reitza Kosofsky

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Mr. Dov Lent

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Mrs. E. Weill

Mr. Schneur Zalmon Jaffe

Dr. Velvel Greene

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Mrs. Chana Tiefenbrun

Mr. &amp; Mrs. Yosef Arye &amp; Zipora Rachel Chaya Feller

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Mrs. Esther Leah Klyne

Mr. & Mrs. Elazar Kalman Tiefenbrun

Mr. & Mrs. Ben Zion Rader

Dr. & Mrs. P. C. Rosenbloom

Dr. & Mrs. Pesach Betzalel & Sarah Rifkah Rosenbloom

Mr. & Mrs. Yitzchok Eliyahu & Reitza Kosofsky

Mr. & Mrs. Yosef Arye & Zipora Rachel Chaya Feller

Mr. & Mrs.