Rebbe Responsa

By the Grace of G-d13th of Marcheshvan, 5729Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. & Mrs. Benzion & Hinda Rader

Progress in Parnosso; good news about your son enrolling in Lubavitcher School

Business Expansion Changing Schools

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By the Grace of G-d 15th of Marcheshvan, 5729 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. David Ainsworth

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By the Grace of G-d20th of Marcheshvan, 5729Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Shraga Faivel Zeidel

The special Mitzvah of Tefillin, and its stimulus

Spreading Tefillin Observance Tefillin Ripple-Effect The Tefillin Campaign

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By the Grace of G-d 5th of Kislev, 5729 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. I. I. Cohn

Mr. I. I. Cohn: Music evokes inner feeling more powerfully than other expressions; Chassidus and Negina transform all actions into soulful expressions

Supporting Shluchim Concert Nigun

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By the Grace of G-d 5th of Kislev, 5729 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Sarah Rifka Rosenbloom

Research should be with independence; investing in stocks

Investment Scholarly Research Autonomy

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By the Grace of G-d 11th of Kislev, 5729Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Should I invest in stocks or real estate?

Investment Real Estate Stocks

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By the Grace of G-d 13th of Kislev, 5729 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Dr. Velvl Greene

G-d will surely reward you for your outreach; about the auspicious month of Kislev

Kislev - an Auspicious Month Public Speaking 19 Kislev

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By the Grace of G‑d13th of Kislev, 5729Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Shneur Zalmon Jaffe

Acknowledging the reports; the auspicious month of Kislev

Kislev - an Auspicious Month 19 Kislev

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By the Grace of G-d18th of Kislev, 5729Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs.

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19 / 3 / 5729

Recipient not listed

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Communion With G-d English The Alter Rebbe

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By the Grace of G-d19th of Kislev, 5729

ֿMr. Benzion Bernstein

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By the Grace of G-d 1st Day of Chanukah, 5729 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Shneur Zalmon Jaffe

G-d’s promise to reciprocate blessings; your brother will convey some points from the Farbrengen

Chassidic Gathering Forty Years Anniversary

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By the Grace of G-d Chanukah, 5729 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in the 25th Anniversary Dinner Yeshiva Achei Tmimim

All matters of holiness should be on the ascendancy, a special lesson from Chanukah

All Matters of Holiness Must Be On the Ascendancy Chanukah - Steady Increase Supporting Yeshivos

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By the Grace of G-d Chanukah, 5729 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Yehuda Stulman

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Putting Tefillin on Daily Tefillin Mind-Heart Harmony

By the Grace of G-d 3rd of Teves, 5729 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Rabbi . . .

What is the most vital Jewish issue in our generation?

Books Sent to the Rebbe Action Chanukah - Steady Increase

By the Grace of G-d3rd of Teves, 5729Brooklyn, N.Y

Dr. . . .

Performing only some Mitzvos is not hypocritic especially when on the road to fulfilling all

Chanukah - Steady Increase Rambam Yetzer Hara

By the Grace of G-d15th of Teveth, 5729

Rabbi A.D. Sufrin

Rebbe replies

Traveling to the Rebbe Choosing a School

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By the Grace of G-d16th of Teves, 5729Brooklyn, N. Y.

Rabbi Alter Benzion Metzger

Rabbi Alter Benzion Metzger: The Mitzvah of Tefillin, and its internal effect

Tefillin Mind-Heart Harmony Mind Rules the Heart Tefillin

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By the Grace of G-d 16th of Teves, 5729Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. & Mrs. Benzion & Hinda Rader

Publishing Challenge; Thank you for the detailed report about your children

Writing to the Rebbe Challenge (Book, Lubavitch Foundation)

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18 / 4 / 5729

Recipient not listed

The importance of studying Iggeres HaTeshuva

Italian Jewry Kfar Chabad Chassidic Gathering

By the Grace of G-d 24th of Teves Yahrzeit of the Alter Rebbe 5729Brooklyn, N. Y.

To All Participants in theTwenty-Ninth Annual Dinner of theUnited Lubavitcher Yeshivoth

The way to calm the turbulences of today's generation

Importance of Jewish Education Today's Generation United Lubavitcher Yeshivah

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By the Grace of G-d24th of Teves, 5729Brooklyn, N. Y.

To All Participants in the Dedicationof the New Youth Center

Dedication of New Youth Center: The issues which plague today’s youth and the solution of restoring inner harmony - fulfilled in the work of Chabad

Adolescence Mind Rules the Heart Counterculture Movement

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By the Grace of G-d 25th of Teves, 5729 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Yehuda Stulman

Mr. Yehuda Stulman: A Jew's first duty is towards his Jewish people.

By the Grace of G-d25th of Teves, 5729Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. & Mrs. . .

Complete your diploma, it will benefit spreading Judaism; don't move to a new country; academic issues

By the Grace of G-d Erev Shabbos Mevorchim Shevat, 5729 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Surah Rachel Block

Wishes for Nachas; inspiration from Yud Shevat

10 Shevat The Previous Rebbe

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By the Grace of G-d Rosh Chodesh Shevat, 5729Brooklyn, N. Y.

To All Participants in theEighth Annual Banquet of theMerkos L’Inyonei Chinuch - Chabad LubavitchMiami Fla.

The need to strengthen the spiritual equillibrium

Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch 10 Shevat Mind Rules the Heart

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By the Grace of G-dYud Shevat, 5729Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Yachet Reizel Jaffe

Spreading Yiddishkeit with joy and gladness of heart

Birthday

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By the Grace of G-dErev Shabbos-Shiro, 5729Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in the Seventh AnnualMid-Winter Convention of N’shei uBnos Chabad

Lesson from Miriam and Devorah: the role of Jewish women in perpetuating the Jewish tradition

Neshei Chabad Women's Mid-Winter Convention Role of Jewish Women

B.H. Tu BiShevat, 5729 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Schneur Zalman Jaffe

Tu Bishvat blessings

15 Shevat

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By the Grace of G-d18th of Shevat, 5729Brooklyn, N.Y.

Jewish Institute for Brides and Grooms

Man is compared to a tree

Tree 15 Shevat

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B.H. 21st of Shevat, 5729 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Dr. Zeev Greene

Providence chooses messengers to spread the word of G-d; the chain reaction of education

Divine Providence Professor Writing in a Newspaper

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By the Grace of G-d 21st of Shevat, 5729 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. . . .

News of pregnancy and move to a new home; Every personal benefit must be accompanied by a benefit to others

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B.H.Erev Rosh Chodesh Adar5729

Dr. . . .

Does reciting Tehillim associate with magical powers? The lengthy holocaust article gave some people undeserved attention

Witchcraft Miracle Reciting Tehillim

B. H. 3rd of Adar, 5729 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Rabbi Dr. Dov Mandelbaum

Better quote from the original texts

Edits

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By the Grace of G-dErev Purim, 5729 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. [Gabriel Cohen]

Be certain to send a Jewish child to a Jewish school, with emphasis on action

Na'aseh Venishma Jewish School Assimilation

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By the Grace of G-dErev Purim, 5729Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Fishel Brown

Mr. Fishel Brown: The perceived difficulty of life as a minority; our strength lies in our adherence to our convictions and principles

Purim: Jewish Survival Purim: Not Kneeling Resolution

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By the Grace of G-d Shushan-Purim, 5729 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the Participants in the27th Annual Dinner of theYeshiva Tomchei Tmimim LubavitchMontreal, Que.G-d bless you

Purim lesson: Being proud observant Jews is the key to our existence

Purim: Not Kneeling Purim: Jewish Survival Jewish Survival

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By the Grace of G-d 18th of Adar, 5729 Brooklyn, N.Ү.

Mr. & Mrs.

Blessings on the birth of a child

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By the Grace of G-d19th of Adar, 5729Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the Friends of Lubavitch

Friends of Lubavitch - California: Lubavitch “Center” must serve to bring love-infused Judaism to its environment - near and far

Chassidic Gathering California Lubavitch Center

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By the Grace of G-d19th of Adar, 5729Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr.

Positive resolve arouses Divine aid, prompting greater accomplishment

Resolution

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By the Grace of G-dErev Rosh Chodesh Nissan, 5729Brooklyn, N. Y.

Dr. Zeev Greene

G-d provides the capacity to increase good efforts; children and Purim

Children and Purim Constant Improvement Public Speaking

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By the Grace of G-dErev Rosh Chodesh Nissan, 5729Brooklyn, N.Y.

Chaplain Moshe Stengel

Chaplain Moshe Stengel: Thank you for the Shalach Manos from the soldiers; true freedom; influence of a Chaplain

The Purim Campaign Chaplain Purim in the Military

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By the Grace of G-d2nd of Nissan, 5729 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Nathan Vogel

Nisyonos (tests) as a privilege; blessings to be free of all distracting thoughts

Freedom Parshas Lech Lecha Avraham

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By the Grace of G-d 2nd of Nissan, 5729Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

About the postponing of the Rebbe's replies; antisemitism at work

Antisemitism The Rebbe's Correspondence

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By the Grace of G-d 5th of Nissan, 5729 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Rivka Levitansky

Do not judge the other person until you are in his place; a child's lack of devotion

Honoring Parents

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By the Grace of G-d5th of Nissan , 5729Brooklyn, N. Y.

Prof. &. Mrs. Pesach Betzalel & Sarah RifkaRosenbloom

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By the Grace of G-d 11th of Nissan, 5729Brooklyn, N.Y.

To my brethren, everywhere G-d bless you all.

Michtov Kloli: Lesson from the connection between Bris Milah and Korban Pesach

Pesach Michtovim Klolli'im Teshuva Rectifies the Past The Exodus

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By the Grace of G‑d26th of Nissan, 5729Brooklyn, N.Y.

Miss. . .

Proper pronunciation in prayer; Torah's view on donating organ from dead bodies; finding the proper institution; all Jew's as one big family

Choosing a School Working in Education Seminary

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By the Grace of G-d26th of Nissan, 5729Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Hinda Rader

Investments, Parnosso

By the Grace of G-d26th of Nissan, 5729Brooklyn, N. Y.

Prof. Pesach Betzalel Rosenbloom

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By the Grace of G-d 10th of Iyar, 5729 Brooklyn N.Y.

Kabbalah must be taught through authentic tradition and lived observance; detached interpretation and translation brings distortion; Chassidus offers a clear, faithful path to inner Torah; efforts better spent on revealed Torah that leads to action and prepares for deeperunderstanding.

Chassidism Torah Interpretation Translation

By the Grace of G-d 10th of Iyar, 5729 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Benzion Cohen

The power of even small efforts; influencing others

Nuclear Power of the Individual Influencing Family Members

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By the Grace of G-d 12th of Iyar 5729 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr.

Influencers should use the utmost influence

Utilize Abilities Leadership Antisemitism

By the Grace of G-d 12th of Iyar, 5729 Brooklyn N.Y.

Prof. Chaim Meir Alter, M.D., Ph.D.

The importance of continuity; the promise of Divine help

Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch Supporting Shluchim

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By the Grace of G-d 12th of Iyar, 5729 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr.

Success in your medical treatment

By the Grace of G-d Erev Lag B’Omer, 5729 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Prof. Zeev Greene

Safeguarding one’s position; stimulate others towards authentic Judaism; infection control, its ineffectiveness and the parallel in Torah

Spiritual Growth Professor Writing in a Newspaper

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By the Grace of G-dErev Lag B’Omer, 5729 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Miss ...

The atmosphere at college isn't par with the most elementary foundations of law, order, morality and ethics; the vigor of youth

Power of Youth Learning in Eretz Yisrael College Atmosphere

By the Grace of G-dErev Lag B’Omer, 5729Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Chaim Yaakov Lipchitz

Gratification will bring health; help spread Yiddishkeit

Supporting Shluchim California

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By the Grace of G-d20th of Iyar, 5729 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

Is it possible to communicate with a dead person? Absolutely nothing is in vain, including the personal opportunities and capacities

Utilize Abilities Obligation to Spread Judaism Mediumship

By the Grace of G-d24th of Iyar, 5729Brooklyn, N.Y

Mr. . . .

Independence or submission to Divine authority

Parshas Bechukosai Independence Set Times for Torah Study

By the Grace of G-d24th of Iyar, 5729Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Tuvia Litzman

Torah is good for the Jew also fo his physical needs; check Tefillin and recite daily Tehillim; remain in Sweden where you can have a positive Jewish influence among the youth

Aliyah Adolescence Checking Tefillin

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By the Grace of G-d In the Days of Sefirah, 5729. Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the 14th Annual Convention of Neshei uBnos Chabad

Rosh Chodesh Sivan and it's connection to Jewish women

Neshei Chabad 1 Sivan Jewish Women

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By the Grace of G-d 2nd of Sivan, 5729 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. ...

Orthodox Judaism excludes all apologetic ideologies; the power and vigor of youth should not be underestimated; The important role of our youth, even in doing “small” actions

Nuclear Orthodoxy Power of Youth

By the Grace of G-d 2nd Day of Sivan, 5729 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. S. Shulman, Co-Chairman, Dinner Committee Mr. B. Yannow, Journal ChairmanCongregation Bnei Ruven

Living Jewishly without compromise; lesson about being Kohanim

Role of a Rabbi Role of a Kohen Compromised Judaism

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By the Grace of G-d 2nd of Sivan, 5729 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. and Mrs. . . .

Women and girls being called up to the Torah and reading the Haftorah

Compromised Judaism Reform Judaism Krias HaTorah

By the Grace of G-d 2nd of Sivan, 5729 Brooklyn, N. Y.

To All Participants in theAnnual Dinner of theOholei Torah InstituteG-d bless you -

The role of a Kohen: A lesson for education

Role of a Kohen Support for Educational Institutions Oholei Torah

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By the Grace of G-d 2nd of Sivan, 5729 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. and Mrs. Benzion Rader

Wishes for Shavuos; changing a Hebrew name

Hebrew Name

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By the Grace of G-d 2nd of Sivan, 5729

Benzion Bernstein

Taking a course that doesn't involve Shabbos desecration

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By the Grace of G-d 1st day of the week of Behaalos'cho, 5729 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To all participants in the Testimonial Dinnerof Camp Gan Israel, Montreal, Canada,G-d bless you all -

Our obligation to help kindle every Jewish soul with the light of Torah and Mitzvos

Obligation to Spread Judaism Role of a Kohen Parshas B'haalosecha

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By the Grace of G-d 15th of Sivan, 5729 Brooklyn, N. Y.

To the Graduates of Beth Chana

Children as guarantors

The Previous Rebbe Beis Chana Graduation

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By the Grace of G-d23rd of Sivan, 5729Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Yosef Yitzchok Davidc/o Rabbi M.S.D. Raichik

The merit of Tzedoko; there's always room for approvement

Tzedakah Brings Riches Spiritual Growth Supporting Shluchim

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By the Grace of G-d Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, 5729 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Ester Kalms

Mrs. Ester Kalms: Holiness should always be on the increase

All Matters of Holiness Must Be On the Ascendancy

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By the Grace of G-d7th of Tammuz, 5729Brooklyn, N.Y.

Rabbi

Inquiry about the progress and future of the educational institutions in North Africa

Indian Jewry North African Jewry Encourage the Energetic

By the Grace of G-d10th of Tammuz, 5729

Mr. & Mrs. David Hackner

Rebbe's reply not to make Aliyah

Aliyah

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By the Grace of G‑d21st of Menachem Av, 5729Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Zalman Jaffe

Manpower needed in the existing institutions

Opening a School Expanding School Enrollment

By the Grace of G-dErev Shabbos Mevorchim Elul, 5729Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Benzion Hakohen

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B. H. 5th of Elul, 5729Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Esther Chaya Brown

Wishes for easy pregnancy and delivery; check the Tefillin and Mezuzos

Checking Tefillin Mezuzah Tefillin

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By the Grace of G-d 7th of Elul, 5729Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. . . .

Adding a stone to the Western Wall

Art Western Wall

By the Grace of G-d7th of Elul, 5729 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Mindel Feller

Follow advice of two specialists; the significance of Elul

The King in the Field Doctor's Orders Medical Advice

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By the Grace of G-d 7th of Elul, 5729 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Recipient not listed

Studying in Eretz Yisrael

Visiting Eretz Yisrael Learning in Eretz Yisrael

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By the Grace of G-d13th of Elul, 5729Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. ...

Enclosing letter of the Rebbe to be prepared for discussion

The Rebbe's Correspondence

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[13th of Elul, 5729]1

Recipient not listed

The primacy of concrete action in Judaism and chemistry; king in the field; Tefillin embraces one's entire being

Checking Tefillin Putting Tefillin on Daily Tefillin Mind-Heart Harmony

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By the Grace of G-d18th of Elul, 5729 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Prof. & Mrs. Pesach Betzalel & Sara RifkaRosenbloom

Success in Belgium scientific conferences, with lasting effect

Merit from Spreading Judaism Scientist

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By the Grace of G-d 19th of Elul, 5729Brooklyn, N.Y.

Rabbi

Lengthy explanation on why one does not need to move to Eretz Yisrael

Moroccan Jewry Iranian Jewry Yemenite Jewry

By the Grace of G-d21st of Elul, 5729Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Chaim Hakohen Chaikin

Strive to advance in Torah learning steadily; participate in the Tefillin campaign especially because of the situation in Eretz Yisrael

Set Times for Torah Study Security of Eretz Yisrael The Tefillin Campaign

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By the Grace of G-dIn the days of Selichoth, 5729, Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Chonnie P.

Torah conduct brings Divine blessing; will and determination have the final say

New Year Wishes The Month of Elul Commandments Bring Blessings

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By the Grace of G‑dIn the Days of Selichoth,5729. Brooklyn, N.Y.

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

Michtov Kloli: Man embodies the entire creation; the mission: To recognize and achieve complete surrender to the Creator

Adam Creation of Man Rosh Hashanah

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By the Grace of G‑d5729Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

Practicing Judaism is the answer to feelings of despair

Despair Distress Na'aseh Venishma

5729

Miss

Lesson to learn from losing photos of the trip to Eretz Yisrael

Divine Providence Visiting Eretz Yisrael

B"H5729

Mr.

Is smoking a conflict with Torah view?

Religion and Health Smoking

5729

Mr. &amp; Mrs. Benzion &amp; Hinda Rader

Mr. David Ainsworth

Mr. Shraga Faivel Zeidel

Mr. I. I. Cohn

Mrs. Sarah Rifka Rosenbloom

Recipient not listed

Dr. Velvl Greene

Mr. Shneur Zalmon Jaffe

Mrs.

Recipient not listed

ֿMr. Benzion Bernstein

Mr. Shneur Zalmon Jaffe

To All Participants in the 25th Anniversary Dinner Yeshiva Achei Tmimim

Mr. Yehuda Stulman

Rabbi . . .

Dr. . . .

Rabbi A.D. Sufrin

Rabbi Alter Benzion Metzger

Mr. &amp; Mrs. Benzion &amp; Hinda Rader

Recipient not listed

To All Participants in theTwenty-Ninth Annual Dinner of theUnited Lubavitcher Yeshivoth

To All Participants in the Dedicationof the New Youth Center

Mr. Yehuda Stulman

Mr. &amp; Mrs. . .

Mrs. Surah Rachel Block

To All Participants in theEighth Annual Banquet of theMerkos L’Inyonei Chinuch - Chabad LubavitchMiami Fla.

Mrs. Yachet Reizel Jaffe

To All Participants in the Seventh AnnualMid-Winter Convention of N’shei uBnos Chabad

Mr. Schneur Zalman Jaffe

Jewish Institute for Brides and Grooms

Dr. Zeev Greene

Mrs. . . .

Dr. . . .

Rabbi Dr. Dov Mandelbaum

Mr. [Gabriel Cohen]

Mr. Fishel Brown

To the Participants in the27th Annual Dinner of theYeshiva Tomchei Tmimim LubavitchMontreal, Que.G-d bless you

Mr. &amp; Mrs.

To the Friends of Lubavitch

Mr.

Dr. Zeev Greene

Chaplain Moshe Stengel

Mr. Nathan Vogel

Recipient not listed

Mrs. Rivka Levitansky

Prof. &amp;. Mrs. Pesach Betzalel &amp; Sarah RifkaRosenbloom

To my brethren, everywhere G-d bless you all.

Miss. . .

Mrs. Hinda Rader

Prof. Pesach Betzalel Rosenbloom

Miss . . .

Mr. Benzion Cohen

Mr.

Prof. Chaim Meir Alter, M.D., Ph.D.

Mr.

Prof. Zeev Greene

Miss ...

Mr. Chaim Yaakov Lipchitz

Mr. . . .

Mr. . . .

Mr. Tuvia Litzman

To the 14th Annual Convention of Neshei uBnos Chabad

Mr. ...

Mr. S. Shulman, Co-Chairman, Dinner Committee Mr. B. Yannow, Journal ChairmanCongregation Bnei Ruven

Mr. and Mrs. . . .

To All Participants in theAnnual Dinner of theOholei Torah InstituteG-d bless you -

Mr. and Mrs. Benzion Rader

Benzion Bernstein

To all participants in the Testimonial Dinnerof Camp Gan Israel, Montreal, Canada,G-d bless you all -

To the Graduates of Beth Chana

Mr. Yosef Yitzchok Davidc/o Rabbi M.S.D. Raichik

Mrs. Ester Kalms

Rabbi

Mr. &amp; Mrs. David Hackner

Mr. Zalman Jaffe

Mr. Benzion Hakohen

Mrs. Esther Chaya Brown

Mrs. . . .

Mrs. Mindel Feller

Mr. & Mrs. Benzion & Hinda Rader

Mr. & Mrs. Benzion & Hinda Rader

Mr. & Mrs. . .

Mr. & Mrs.

Prof. &. Mrs. Pesach Betzalel & Sarah RifkaRosenbloom

Mr. & Mrs. David Hackner

Prof. & Mrs. Pesach Betzalel & Sara RifkaRosenbloom