Rebbe Responsa

Mr. Yehuda Stulman: When “the house is on fire”, everyone must do all they can to save Jewish souls rather than focusing on long term plans or projects.

Fire Importance of Jewish Education Jewish Education

B.H. 23rd of Kislev, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Schneur Zalman Jaffe

Cooperation is essential for optimum results; the world’s indifference during the Holocaust; the end of chapter 1 in Tanya dealing with the gentiles

19 Kislev Gentile Translation

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By the Grace of G-dErev Chanukah, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

The Brothers Zippel1 שיחיו:

Yud-Tes Kislev; receipt of oil; Chanukah and community activism

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By the Grace of G-d Chanukah, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Pinchas Meir Kalms

Mr. Pinchas Meir Kalms: Insights into the essence of the Chanukah miracle; the purity of Torah must be ensured

Standards of Lubavitch Institutions Lubavitch Center Immigration

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In the Days of Chanukah, 5733

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Chanukah in our time

By the Grace of G‑dIn the Days of Chanukah, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the Studentsof Yeshivos and Girls' SchoolsG‑d be with you

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Chanukah Gelt

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By the Grace of G‑dIn the Days of Chanukah, 5733Brooklyn, N. Y.

To the Sons and Daughtersof Our People Israel, EverywhereG‑d bless you all!

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By the Grace of G-dChanukah, 5733

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Chanukah Gelt

By the Grace of G-d Chanukah, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Dr. . . .

Holocausts have occurred throughout our history; How Jews have approached this question; Misusing martyrs’ sacred memory for self-justification

Questions on G-d Crusades Holocaust

By the Grace of G-d Chanukah, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs.

The crucial need for confidence in G-d’s benevolent Providence

Checking Tefillin

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By the Grace of G-dChanukah, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. . . .

Women's share in the Chanukah miracle and the lessons to be learned from it

Women in the Chanukah Miracle

By the Grace of G-d 5th of Teveth, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr.

Action leads to faith

By the Grace of G-d 8th Chanukah Light, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Students Group Studying Lekutei Sichos

Women's role in the miracle of Chanukah

By the Grace of G-d Rosh Chodesh Shevat, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. ...

Inner meaning of the birthday wish “long and happy days and years”; reflection on Psalm 61

Birthday

By the Grace of G-dRosh Chodesh Shevat, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. & Mrs. Benzion & Hinda Rader

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By the Grace of G-d19th of Shevat, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

More important than a sculpture memorial for the KSU shooting is to solve the root of the issue: Why are students busy protesting against matters that are not of their primary concern

Vietnam War Demonstration Memorial

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By the Grace of G-d 25th of Shevat, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Tzemach Mendelow

Stay far away from Avodah Zara, it's benefits can be found in prayer

Checking Tefillin Checking Mezuzah

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By the Grace of G-dErev Rosh Chodesh Adar 1, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in the AnnualMid-Winter Conference of Nshei uBnos Chabad

Leap Year - filling deficiencies and accumulating for the future; Purim was brought through Mesiras Nefesh of the woman

Women and Purim Purim: Self Sacrifice

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By the Grace of G-dErev Rosh Chodesh Adar 1,5733Brooklyn, N. Y.

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It is never too late to rectify past deficiencies; Torah education assures continuity

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By the Grace of G-dRosh Chodesh Nissan, 5733Brooklyn, N. Y.

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

Michtav Kloli: Why Nissan is the first month in the Jewish calendar; seeing Hashem's hand in everything

Pesach Michtovim Klolli'im Parshas HaChodesh Nissan

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By the Grace of G-d8th of Nissan, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

Hon. Abraham D. BeameComptrollerThe City of New York

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By the Grace of G-d11th of Nissan, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

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

Michtav Klali: Two categories of miracles and Divine Providence

Pesach Michtovim Klolli'im

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By the Grace of G-d24th of Nissan, 5733April 26, 1973

The Honorable John V. Lindsay,Mayor of the City of New York,

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By the Grace of G-d26th of Nissan, 5732April 10th, 1972Brooklyn, N. Y.

The Hon. Charles B. Wheeler, Jr., Mayor

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By the Grace of G-d 28th of Nissan, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr.

Counting the Omer with cardinal numbers.

By the Grace of G‑dRosh Chodesh Iyar, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

The Lubavitch Foundation

Shehmitta and its implications in the life of a Jew

Shemitah

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B.H. 6th of Iyar, 5733*Brooklyn, N.Y.

Miss …

To a young woman struggling to concentrate on davening: praying with (or at the same time as) the minyan; an open siddur; pre-davening Tzedakah

Prayer

By the Grace of G-dLag b'Omer, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in theEighteenth Annual Convention ofNeshei uBnos Chabad

Lag B'omer lesson for the Jewish woman

Lag B'omer lesson Role of Jewish Women

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By the Grace of G-d Iyar 22nd, 5733Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Ruth Benjamin

Neshei uBnos Chabad message enclosed

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By the Grace of G-d 26th of Iyar, 5732 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Order in the multifariousness of nature; Scientist's job to influence a productive belief in the One G-d

Scientist Science

By the Grace of G-d 26th of Iyar, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. . . .

Faith of a victim; Rising above questioning to deeper attachment to G-d whose essence is beyond comprehension; Those who question Divine justice demonstrate faith in G-d

Widow Condolences Counting the Omer

By the Grace of G-d 28th of Iyar, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Pinchas Kalms

Mr. Pinchas Kalms: Condolences on the loss of your father; the meaning of the traditional message of comfort

Condolences

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By the Grace of G-dIn the Days of Sefirah, 5733Brooklyn, N. Y.

To the Chairmen and Participants in theSecond Annual Chassidic Song Festival

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By the Grace of G-dRosh Chodesh Sivan5733. Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Mordchai Shoel Landow

Enthusiasm must be translated into deed; the moral of Groundbreaking

Nuclear Books Sent to the Rebbe Ground Breaking

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By the Grace of G-dRosh Chodesh Sivan, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

Mattan Torah created the ability to transform the physical to spiritual; analogy from chemistry

Atoms Brazilian Jewry Chemistry

By the Grace of G-d Rosh Chodesh Sivan, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Learning how to practice Milah (circumcision)

Circumcision 1 Sivan

ב״ה, ראש חודש סיון, ה׳תשל״ג ברוקלין, נ. י.

הוו"ח אי"א נו"נמו״ה . . . וזוג׳ . . . שיחיו

Before sending your young son to boarding school send him to camp to see how he handles it

Boarding School Choosing a School Leaving Home for School

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By the Grace of G-d Erev Shovuos, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. And Mrs. S

Parents' negative view of child's Torah-based life; unproportionate success among Jews

Antisemitism Baal Teshuvah

By the Grace of G‑dErev Shovuos, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Pinchas Kalms

Mr. Pinchas Kalms: The capacity is given to grow in all matters of Torah and Mitzvos; the possible disenchantment of new immigrants

Immigration

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By the Grace of G-d Erev Shovuos, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the boys, and To the Girls, of Oholei Torah Day School

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Vacation

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Erev Shovuos, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Yaakov Zvi haKohen Roth

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By the Grace of G-d12th of Sivan, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Who Are Active in Torah Chinuch, And to All Who Cherish Torah and Mitzvoth in general

Letter to Jewish Educators: The necessity of providing children with Torah-true education and summer camps

Jewish Camps

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By the Grace of G-d 15th of Tammuz, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

To Each and All of the Campers, Boys and Girls, of pre-Bar (Bas)-Mitzvah AgeIn All Summer Camps, Everywhere –G-d Bless You All

All Campers, Boys & Girls: Children have special power to vanquish enemies through Torah study; Your Torah and tzedakah brings redemption closer; Spiritual charity toward fellow children; Camp inspiration.

Tzedakah Distribution Spiritual Charity Yom Kippur War

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By the Grace of G-d 24th of Tammuz, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr.

How to measure one's progress; inspiration from 12 Tammuz

By the Grace of G-d 24th of Tammuz, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Pinchas Meir Kalms

The care of new immigrants; the custom of learning Mishnayos for the deceased

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B.H. 25th of Tammuz, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

Pinchus Yaakov Rabin

Add in Bitachon

Trust in G-d

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B.H. 26th of Tammuz, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. and Mrs.

Doubts should not affect faith; knowledge follows faith; G-dliness is beyond human comprehension, G-d’s Wisdom can only be comprehended in a limited fashion, Torah and Mitzvos hasten the Redemption

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By the Grace of G-d Erev Shabbos Mevorchim Menachem Av, 5733 Brooklyn, N. Y.

To Each and All of the CampersBoys and girls, of pre-Bar (Bas) - Mitzvah Age,In All Summer Camps, Everywhere –G-d bless you all

All Campers, Boys & Girls: The children's role in reversing the events of the "Three Weeks"

Rebuilding of the Temple Destruction of the Temple The Three Weeks

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By the Grace of G-dRosh Chodesh Menachem Av5733. Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Mordechai Shoel Landow

The importance of educating young children

Importance of Jewish Education

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By the Grace of G‑dRosh Chodesh Menachem-Av, 5733. Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. I. I. Stone

Guidance on allocating Foundation funds; urgent state of the youth

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By the Grace of G-d 18th of Menachem Av, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . .

Age of the universe; geocentrism

Age of the Universe Geocentrism

By the Grace of G-d 22nd of Menachem Av, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Avrohom Yaakov Ginsburg

Selecting a yeshiva

Choosing a School

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By the Grace of G-d 22nd of Menachem Av, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y

Miss Miriam Devora Ginsburg

Further education; being an example

Living Example Choosing a School

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By the Grace of G-d 22nd of Menachem Av, 5733. Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Fagey Rivka Ginsburg

Hashem's blessings come through adherence to his will

Commandments Brings Parnassa

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By the Grace of G-d 1st day of Rosh Chodesh Elul 5733. Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. and Mrs. . . . and . . .

Dealing with an overweight child

Parenting Obesity

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By the Grace of G-d Rosh Chodesh Elul, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Methods to receive G-d's blessings

Obligation to Spread Judaism

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By the Grace of G-d 9th of Elul, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Dov Ber Perrin

Expedite the printing of the Bilingual Tanya; the importance of Gemilus Chasodim

Bi-lingual Tanya Printing Seforim Significance of Tzedakah

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By the Grace of G-d 15th of Elul 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

The Jewish Community of MadridBalmes 5Madrid - 10

The Jewish Community of Madrid: Report of communal activities in Madrid; Imperative to add in practical education of mitzvos, teffilah, and holidays in school curriculum.

Jewish Education Methods of Education Spain

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By the Grace of G-dMotzei Shabbos-Kodesh18th Elul,1 5733Brooklyn N.Y.

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

Michtov Kloli: Every man's ability and responsibility to influence the entire world

Head of the Year Power of the Individual

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By the Grace of G-d Erev Shabbos-Kodesh 18th of Elul, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in the Annual Dinner of the Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim of Morristown Branch of the United Lubavitcher YeshivothG-d bless you all.

Two timely aspects of the month of Elul

The Rebbe Rashab

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By the Grace of G-d 20th of Elul, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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disagreements - even of utmost importance - must not affect at all, the Sholom Bayis

Shalom Bayis

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By the Grace of G‑dIn the Month of ElulChodesh Horachamim, 5733Brooklyn, N. Y.

To the Boysand to the GirlsParticipants in the Tezdokoh CampaignG‑d Bless you

Boys & Girls: Fulfilling the Mitzvah of Tzedoko; the special significance of Elul

Prayer Significance of Tzedakah The King in the Field

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By the Grace of G-d3rd of Adar I, 5733Brooklyn, New York

Master Daniel Eliezer Shiff

The reason for saying Tachnun on one’s Bar-Mitzvah

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By the Grace of G-d3rd of Adar I, 5733

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The great merit of strengthening Judaism.

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By the Grace of G-d3rd of Adar I, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. & Mrs. Josef and Devorah Shiff

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By the Grace of G-d 4th of Adar II, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

Dr.

Always room for growth; reciting Tehillim; all Jews regardless of affiliation have the same obligations

Obligation to Spread Judaism Reciting Tehillim

By the Grace of G-d4th of Adar II, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y

Mr. . . .

Marriage of a Baales Teshuva with previous intimate relationships

Kesubah Promiscuity Halachic Authority

By the Grace of G-d 6th of Adar I, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. M. Selber

Torah and Mitzvos channel G-d’s blessings

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By the Grace of G-d 6th of Adar I, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Ruth Benjamin

Good wishes

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By the Grace of G-d 3rd of Adar I, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. & Mrs. Josef and Devorah Shiff

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By the Grace of G-d8th of Adar II, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. . . .

Help your husband by being a good role model for the students (especially in the area of Tznius) and through creative ideas; Personal involvement is key to influencing youth; they are not afraid of challenge

Indirect Influence Debate Extracurricular

By the Grace of G-d10th of Adar I, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Mordechai Shoel Landow

Mordechai Shoel Landow: Thanks for book(s); Gleaning lessons from financial “retail” to the sphere of spreading Judaism; Utilizing influence for communal efforts; ambition grows with accomplishment

Books Sent to the Rebbe

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By the Grace of G-d10th of Adar 1, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Chava Golomb

Tishrei, a sampler of religious experience

Havdalah

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By the Grace of G-d10th of Adar I, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. ...

Reminder that doctor’s orders of bed rest must be followed; Blessing for recovery

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By the Grace of G-d 17th of Adar I, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr.

Freemasons; Leap Year

By the Grace of G-d 17th of Adar I, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

Can one skip the preliminary stages of growth for the greater good?

Studying Philosophy

By the Grace of G-d 17th of Adar II, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. L. Stern

Mr. L. Stern: What role can a Jew in the diaspora play in improving the situation in the Holy Land?

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By the Grace of G-d18th of Adar II, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y

Dr. H. Faier

Dr. H. Faier: Science is not categorical nor definitive, and does not have all the answers; Apologetic literature based on misconceptions about scientific absolutes; Science's limitations on creation and origins

Torah and Science Alignment Torah Interpretation Age of the Universe

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By the Grace of G-d 20th of Adar I, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Binyomin Leib Cohn

How to create a pathway for existing blessings to come our way.

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By the Grace of G-d20th of Adar I, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Moshe Godol Traxler

Mr. Moshe Godol Traxler: Best way to arouse favorable outlook from G-d is to add in Torah and Mitzvoth; Check Tefillin and Mezuzos

Checking Mezuzah Tefillin and Health Health

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By the Grace of G-d22nd of Adar II, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Mordechai Shoel Landow

Giving new direction to educational facilities has global repercussions

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By the Grace of G-d22nd of Adar II, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

Hon. E. I. Koch

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By the Grace of G-d. 24th of Adar I, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Yehoshua Yitzchok Cohen "Roscliff"

Catching up for lost time.

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By the Grace of G-d 24th of Adar I, 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. David Elicha Cohen

A Jew's "good" is one of Mitzvos; significance of the Leap Year

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By the Grace of G-d24th of Adar I, 5733Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in theAnnual Governors' Dinner of theYeshiva Tomchei-Tmimim

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By the Grace of G-d 27th of Adar [I], 5733 Brooklyn, N.Y.

5733

Mr. & Mrs.

Thoughts on Shalom Bayis; controlling a temper; Taharat Hamishpachah; spiritual influence

Methods of Influence Shalom Bayis

5733

Mr. . . .

Chabad's policy on politics

Nonpartisan

5733

Mrs.

How to deal with "manifestations"

Checking Mezuzah Eternity of the Soul Heaven

5733

Mr.

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

Dr.

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Mr. . . .

Miss...

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Miss L. Horwitz

To the Participants in theThird Anniversary Dinner of theFriends of Lubavitch Foundation

Neshei Chabad

Mr.

Miss . . .

Mrs. . . .

Mrs. . . .

Mr.

To the Participants in theChanukah Chassidic ConcertHeaded by Mr. Rachmiel Ruch, ChairmanDetroit, Mich.G-d bless you all,

Mrs.

Mr. Yehuda Stulman

Mr. Schneur Zalman Jaffe

The Brothers Zippel1 שיחיו:

Mr. Pinchas Meir Kalms

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To the Studentsof Yeshivos and Girls' SchoolsG‑d be with you

To the Sons and Daughtersof Our People Israel, EverywhereG‑d bless you all!

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Dr. . . .

Mrs.

Mrs. . . .

Mr.

Students Group Studying Lekutei Sichos

Mr. ...

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

Mr. . . .

Mr. Tzemach Mendelow

To All Participants in the AnnualMid-Winter Conference of Nshei uBnos Chabad

Recipient not listed

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

Hon. Abraham D. BeameComptrollerThe City of New York

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

The Honorable John V. Lindsay,Mayor of the City of New York,

The Hon. Charles B. Wheeler, Jr., Mayor

Mr.

The Lubavitch Foundation

Miss …

To All Participants in theEighteenth Annual Convention ofNeshei uBnos Chabad

Mrs. Ruth Benjamin

Recipient not listed

Mrs. . . .

Mr. Pinchas Kalms

To the Chairmen and Participants in theSecond Annual Chassidic Song Festival

Mr. Mordchai Shoel Landow

Mr. . . .

Recipient not listed

הוו"ח אי"א נו"נמו״ה . . . וזוג׳ . . . שיחיו

Mr. And Mrs. S

Mr. Pinchas Kalms

To the boys, and To the Girls, of Oholei Torah Day School

Mr. Yaakov Zvi haKohen Roth

To All Who Are Active in Torah Chinuch, And to All Who Cherish Torah and Mitzvoth in general

To Each and All of the Campers, Boys and Girls, of pre-Bar (Bas)-Mitzvah AgeIn All Summer Camps, Everywhere –G-d Bless You All

Mr.

Mr. Pinchas Meir Kalms

Pinchus Yaakov Rabin

Mr. and Mrs.

To Each and All of the CampersBoys and girls, of pre-Bar (Bas) - Mitzvah Age,In All Summer Camps, Everywhere –G-d bless you all

Mr. Mordechai Shoel Landow

Mr. I. I. Stone

Mr. . .

Mr. Avrohom Yaakov Ginsburg

Miss Miriam Devora Ginsburg

Mrs. Fagey Rivka Ginsburg

Mr. and Mrs. . . . and . . .

Recipient not listed

Mr. Dov Ber Perrin

The Jewish Community of MadridBalmes 5Madrid - 10

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

To All Participants in the Annual Dinner of the Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim of Morristown Branch of the United Lubavitcher YeshivothG-d bless you all.

Recipient not listed

To the Boysand to the GirlsParticipants in the Tezdokoh CampaignG‑d Bless you

Mr. & Mrs. Benzion & Hinda Rader

Mr. & Mrs. Josef and Devorah Shiff

Mr. & Mrs. Josef and Devorah Shiff

Mr. & Mrs.