Rebbe Responsa

Dr. Moshe Mordecai Shuster: Hire a competent attorney, take a firm stand, and stregnthen the congregattion to overcome zoning development issues; pleased to meet you and your family over Yom Tov

Traveling to the Rebbe Lawyer Constructing a Synagogue

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By the Grace of G-d 12th of Cheshvan, 5742 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Pinchas Meir Kalms

The profound religious experience during the month of Tishrei gives the Jew the power to go on his way and infuse it with Torah

VeYaakov Halach LeDarko

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By the Grace of G-d12th of Cheshvan, 5742Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Yonah Sears

A truly good year is a year of Torah and Mitzvos; do your level best

New Year Wishes

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By the Grace of G-d19th of Cheshvan, 5742Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Dina Leah Shandling

Moving to Eretz Yisrael for economic reasons

Eretz Yisrael Moving Aliyah

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By the Grace of G-d19th of Cheshvan, 5742Brooklyn, N. Y.

Recipient not listed

Consult with a Shadchan (matchmaker) with regards to a Shidduch

Efforts to find a Shidduch Blessings for a Shidduch Shadchan

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Erev Shabbos KodeshMevorchim Kislev, 5742Brooklyn, N. Y.

To All Participants inThe Torah Dedication atThe Blauner Youth Center

Dedication of a Sefer Torah and Youth Center; the 10th and 19th of Kislev

Sefer Torah 19 Kislev

By the Grace of G-d25th of Cheshvan, 5742Brooklyn, N. Y.

Dr. . . .

Matrimony is dependent on personal feelings; living in accordance with G-d’s Will helps one make correct decisions; treatment for multiple sclerosis

Shidduch Decision Emotional Attachment Multiple Sclerosis

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By the Grace of G-d25 Cheshvan 5742Brooklyn, N.Y,

L.E. Jaffe, Esq.

The freedom message of a public Menorah

Public Menorah Lightings

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By the Grace of G-dBeginning of Cheshvan, 5742Brooklyn, N. Y.

To All Participants in the"Salute to Chabad"Sponsored by Chabad House of AmherstAmherst, Mass.

VeYaakov Halach Ledarko and the "Salute to Chabad" concert; recapturing the joy of Simchas Torah that it should linger throughout the year

Concert VeYaakov Halach LeDarko

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By the Grace of G-d Rosh Chodesh Kislev, 5742. Brooklyn, N.Y.

Miss . . .

One of the tactics of the Yetzer is by saying that you are not that religious anyway; priority attention to the matter of a Shidduch

Efforts to find a Shidduch Yetzer Hara

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By the Grace of G-d11th of Kislev, 5742Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

Growing in observance

Obligation to Spread Judaism

By the Grace of G-d13 Kislev, 5742Brooklyn, N.Y.

Jewish Community Council of Teanck L. Gissen, President

Menorah Lighting and the constitution; the Menorah lighting with the President's participation

U.S. Constitution Public Menorah Lightings Jimmy Carter

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By the Grace of G-d 19th of Kislev, 5742 Brooklyn. N. Y.

Mr. Zvi Arye Jacobs

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By the Grace of G-d3rd of Teves, 5742Brooklyn N. Y.

L. Gissen, PresidentJewish Community Council

Detailed letter regarding Public Menorah Lightings

Military Jewish Pride Jewish Survival

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By the Grace of G-d 5th of Teves, 5742 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Chabad House of Cincinnati

Yaakov in Egypt; Torah illuminates Jewish life; providing strength to overcome all hindrances; the Chabad Times of Cincinnati

Egypt Periodicals Parshas Vayechi

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By the Grace of G-d12th of Teves, 5742Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

Strengthening Bitachon brings blessings; the Torah's teachings are true not merely about the good feeling; activities regarding braille; Jacob's best years in Egypt, and its practical lesson for us

Yaakov Blind Parshas Vayechi

By the Grace of G-d24th of Teves, 5742Brooklyn, N. Y.

To All Participants in theTwentieth Annual Chabad Women’sMid-Winter Convention

Chabad Women's Convention: The important role of the Jewish woman since the giving of the Torah and even more so in recent times

Women's Mid-Winter Convention Mattan Torah Role of Jewish Women

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By the Grace of G-d24th of Teves, 5742Brooklyn. N. Y.

Dr. . . .

Special caution should be taken to ensure that Jewish Meditation should not have a smack of Avodah Zarah; a Rav that exclusively studied Torah

Halachic Authority Idolatry Meditation

By the Grace of G‑d26th of Teves, 5742Brooklyn, N.Y.

Rabbi . . .

The reasons for inaugurating the Tzivos Hashem program; the lack of discipline in American youth

Methods of Education Rabbi Akiva Tzivos HaShem

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By the Grace of G –d3rd of Shevat, 5742Brooklyn, N. Y.

Joseph Halpern, Esq.

Collaborated efforts in strengthening education in Manchester

Manchester Collaboration

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By the Grace of G-d3rd of Shevat, 5742Brooklyn, N.Y.

Prof. & Mrs. . . .

Blessings for 15 Shevat; eliminating milk mixed with meat instead of salt

Dietary Laws Healthy Diet Health

By the grace of G-d3rd of Shevat, 5742Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. & Mrs. Avrohom Chaim & Chana Esther Bresler

Blessing for children; check Tefillin and Mezuzos; observing Yud Shevat

Infertility Tefillin Checking Mezuzah

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By the Grace of G-d 8th of Shevat, 5742 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Rabbi Yaakov Tzvi Sacks, Ph.D.1

Receipt of thesis / advice with regard to new post / Yud Shevat connection

The Rebbe's Correspondence

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1 Rosh Chodesh Adar, 5742

Zalman Jaffe

The use of silver for religious items

Lulav and Esrog Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka

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[Shevat,] 5742

Dr. . . .

Is it a good time to move to Eretz Yisrael? How do I divide my time between personal and communal matters?

Motherhood Scientist The Taharas HaMishpacha Campaign

By the Grace of G-d Rosh Chodesh Adar, 5742 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in the Fifth Annual Banquet of Chabad-Lubavitch of the Valley

Chabad-Lubavitch of the Valley Banquet: We can thrive in Galus materially and spiritually through Jewish pride, dignity, and unity

Purim: "Light, Gladness and Joy"Purim: Jewish Survival Exile

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By the Grace of G-d Rosh Chodesh Adar, 5742 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Ruth Benjamin

Mrs. Ruth Benjamin: The material is linked and effected by the spiritual

Purim: "Light, Gladness and Joy"

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By the Grace of G-d2nd of Adar, 5742Brooklyn, N. Y.

Prof. & Mrs. Pesach Bezalel &Sara Rivka Rosenbloom

Birthday customs

Reciting Tehillim Birthday

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By the Grace of G d6th of Adar, 5742Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Alene S. Ammond1

NJ State Senator Alene S. Ammond: Someone in a prominent position has a greater responsibility to promote moral laws as ordained by the Supreme Being

New Jersey Officials Divine Morality Utilize Abilities

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By the Grace of G d6th of Adar, 5742Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Meir Tamari

True good for a Jew is Torah and Mitzvos; Purim lesson: Jewish light and joy is Torah and Mitzvos

Commandments Bring Blessings Torah Is Our Life

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By the Grace of G-d15 Adar, 5742Brooklyn, N.Y.

. . .Esq.

The Rebbe opens his mail himself; an attorney should not make reckless accusations; Kashrus and Tefillin have an effect and harmonize emotions and intellect

Importance of Tefillin Tefillin Issues Tefillin

By the Grace of G-d 16th of Adar. 5742 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Dovid Dov Offenberg

Material blessings come through their spiritual counterparts; the merit of supporting Torah-true education

Support for Educational Institutions

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By the Grace of G-d16 Adar, 5742Brooklyn, N. Y.

To All Participants in theAnnual Dinner for theYeshiva Tomchei Tmimim LubavitchMontreal, Canada

YTTL Montreal Annual Dinner: From Purim we learn the importance of Jewish education, with no "kneeling" before our enemies

Purim: Not Kneeling Purim: Prioritizing Education Purim: Jewish Survival

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By the Grace of G-dMotzoei Shabbos Kodesh,1 Vayakheil-Pikudei, 25 Adar2 Mevorchim Chodesh Nissan,3Parshas Hachodesh, 5742 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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

Michtav Kloli: Purim and Pesach both emphasize the unique individuality and mission of every individual while simultaneously being part of the Jewish nation as a whole

Sefer Torah Pesach Michtovim Klolli'im Additional Purim Lessons

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By the Grace of G-dRosh Chodesh Nissan,5742. Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

One should not judge hastily

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By the Grace of G-dRosh Chodesh Nissan, 5742Brooklyn, N.Y.

Miss . . .

The Creator designed all creations with a purpose for good

Questions on G-d Adam Temptation

By the Grace of G-dRosh Chodesh Nissan,5742. Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Increasing in Torah and Mitzvos widens the channels for G-d's blessings; discuss with an Orthodox Rabbi where you can be of help

Commandments Bring Blessings Halachic Authority

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By the Grace of G-dRosh Chodesh Nissan, 5742Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Pinchus Kalms

Pesach Greetings

Pesach Blessing

By the Grace of G-d 5th of Nissan, 5742 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. E. Weill

Acknowledgment of birthday wishes and gift

Sculpture

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By the Grace of G‑dFirst Day of ParshasVayehi Bayom Hashemini11th of Nissan, Nassi of Asher,5742. Brooklyn, N.Y.

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

Michtav Klali: (Continued) Constantly transitioning to freedom; no Jew was left in Egypt and no Jew will be left in exile; Pesach and Jewish unity

Pesach Michtovim Klolli'im Freedom Egypt

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By the Grace of G‑d25th of Nissan, 5742Brooklyn, N. Y.

President Ronald Reagan

President Ronald Reagan: National Day of Reflection; the civilized world should look up to America as a spiritual superpower

11 Nissan Seven Noahide Laws America

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By the Grace of G-d25th of Nissan, 5742April 18, 1982Brooklyn, N. Y.

The Honorable...

Open this letter to read the full text.

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By the Grace of G-d25th of Nissan, 5742April 18, 1982Brooklyn, N. Y.

The Honorable Margaret T. HanceMayor, City of Phoenix

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By the Grace of G-d 2nd of Iyar, 5742 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

Can now be the beginning of our redemption?

Zionism Exile

By the Grace of G-d2nd of Iyar, 5742Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

A lesson from collecting stamps

Stamp The Rebbe's Signature

By the Grace of G-d2nd of Iyar, 5742Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr.

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By the Grace of G-d6th of Iyar, 5742Brooklyn, N. Y.

Miss Tzilah katzal

Proper effort brings success

Effort Brings Success

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By the Grace of G-d 9 Iyar, 5742 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in the 27th Annual Convention of the National Council of Nshei uBnos Chabad

The convention and Sefirah both emphasize action

Women's Convention Counting the Omer Action

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By the Grace of G-d Pesach Sheni, 5742 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in the Annual Dinner of Oholei Torah G-d bless you all!

On the first day of Sivan, we are reminded of the Jews' unity and eagerness to receive the Torah; education must imbue the child with this eagerness and with Jewish unity

Jewish Unity Support for Educational Institutions Oholei Torah

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By the Grace of G-d Lag B'Omer, 5742 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in theBar Mitzvah Celebration of The Hebrew Academy-Lubavitch

Bar Mitzvah Celebration

Parshas B'haalosecha Bar Mitzvah Celebration Bar Mitzvah

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By the Grace of G-dErev Shabbos MevorchimChodesh Sivan, 5742Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in theSecond Annual Anniversary Celebration ofCongregation Lubavitch

Kindling the Jewish soul, a Congregation's duty

The Function of a Shul Parshas B'haalosecha

By the Grace of G-d Rosh Chodesh Sivan, 5742 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Ms. . . .

What does G-d expect from me as a Jew? Why do Jews not accept blemished individuals?

Baal Teshuvah Nature of a Jew Purpose

By the Grace of G-d Rosh Chodesh Sivan, 5742 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. and Mrs. Yehoshua Pinchas Hakohenand Chasha Chiena Peerce

Shavuos blessings and wishes

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By the Grace of G-d Rosh Chodesh Sivan, 5742 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the Graduating Students of Yeshiva Achei Tmimim Lubavitch New Haven, Conn.

Letter to graduating students: the road of advancement in Torah is endless; Na’ashe V’nishma - action driven study; Rosh Chodesh Sivan - a fitting time to purchase a letter in the Unity Torah

Approach to Torah Study Na'aseh Venishma Graduation

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By the Grace of G-d3rd day of Sivan, 5742Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

A Jew that has formally adopted another religion

Apostate

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By the Grace of G-d 9 Sivan, 5742 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. . . .

The Torah advocates for free breastfeeding; Judaism favors the natural and normal way of child-rearing; family planning is against the Torah and is in line with the "Final Solution"

Be Fruitful and Multiply Holocaust Motherhood

By the Grace of G-d18th of Sivan, 5742Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

The duty to help other Jews, especially those in need for special attention

Special Needs

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By the Grace of G-d 26th of Sivan, 5742 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

Developments in the Philippines; Priority of Mikvah building and certainty that the project is doable

Constructing a Synagogue Building a Mikvah Philippine Jewry

By the Grace of G‑d26th of Sivan, 5742Brooklyn, N. Y.

Recipient not listed

Can a Gentile stepmother stand under the Chuppah?

Intermarriage Wedding Celebration Gentile

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By the Grace of G-dRosh Chodesh Tammuz, 5742Brooklyn, N.Y.

Prof. . . .

The probability theory and the way it relates to evolution

Academic Paper Scientist Professor

By the Grace of G-d 7th of Tammuz, 5742 Brooklyn, N.Y

Mr. . . .

The impact of Tefillin; Oil exploration in the Holy Land; The Ba’al Shem Tov on “mining” the “natural resources” within every Jew

Tefillin Mind-Heart Harmony Bar Mitzvah Tefillin

By the Grace of G-d24th of Tammuz, 5742Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Intermarriage is disastrous on both ends

Intermarriage

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By the Grace of G-d 13 Av, 5742 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

Parents should not mix in their grown-up children's decisions; forcing a child to continue his college studies

Attending College Young Adult Parenting

By the Grace of G-d 19th of Av, 5742 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

The merit of participating in a Pidyon HaBen; there are no bases and no place for depression in Judaism

Depression Pidyon HaBen

By the Grace of G-d 19th of Av, 5742 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

A memorial for one's father; goodness shouldn't be limited to a particular day; the best memorial for our Martyrs is strengthening Yiddishkeit

Memorial Elevation of the Soul All Matters of Holiness Must Be On the Ascendancy

By the Grace of G-d 27th of Av, 5742 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. . . .

Extended mourning causes pain to the departed soul in Heaven

IDF Premature Death After Shiva

By the Grace of G-d 27th of Av, 5742 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Arye Jacobs

The king is in the field

The King in the Field

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By the Grace of G-d Rosh Chodesh Elul, 5742 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Rabbi Israel Haber

Steady advancement in all matters of Yiddishkeit

Checking Tefillin Eretz Yisrael

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By the Grace of G-d 4th of Elul, 5742 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Ms. . . .

Dealing with anxiety; Keeping Mitzvos; being Jewish isn't about "religiousness", it is the very essence of the Jew

Secularity Jewish Women Anxiety

By the Grace of G-d 11th of Elul, 5742 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

If no expense or precaution is too difficult for a child's physical health, how much more so for his spiritual well-being

Teacher Importance of Jewish Education Jewish School

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By the Grace of G‑d2nd Day1 of the Week of Nitzovim-vaYelech,2Chai Elul,3 5742Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the Sons and Daughters ofOur People Israel, EverywhereG‑d Bless You All!

Michtav Klali: Though every individual is an entire universe each person ought to respect another's view

Adam Peace

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By the Grace of G-d Motzoei Shabbos Kodesh1 In the Days of Selichos2 5742. Brooklyn, N.Y.

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

Michtav Klali: Rosh HaShhana on Shabbos is more noticeably connected to Mattan Torah (where there were blasts of Shofar); elevating to a higher plane

Parshas Nitzavim Days Of Selichos Coronation of G-d

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By the Grace of G-d 26th of Elul, 5742 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. & Mrs. J. & M. Shenkman

The importance of supporting the work of Lubavitch

Supporting Shluchim Support for Educational Institutions

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By the Grace of G-d In the Days of Selichth, 5742. Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Reuven Dovid Kimball

New year greetings

By the Grace of G-d In the Days of Elul, 5742. Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Yehoshua Pinchus HaKohen Peerce Mrs. Chasha Chiyena Peerce New Rochelle, N. Y.

New Year greetings; health improvement

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Continued efforts needed for positive American government attitude toward the Holy Land; American difficulty fully understanding our security concerns; ultimate protection comes from the Guardian of Israel; Torah's promise of peace

America Security of Eretz Yisrael

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Mr. . . .

One should have an open conversation with a proposed partner regarding his or her standard of Judaism

Religious Compatibility Dating Importance of Family Purity

5742

Dr. . .

Constant care must be taken to ensure Jewish Meditation should have no trace of Avodah Zarah

Meditation

5742

To the Sons and Daughters ofour People Israel, Everywhere —G‑d bless you all!

Mr. Shmuel BaumanExec. Dir., Canadian Assoc. forEthiopian Jews

Mrs. Nechama Schaver c/o Rabbi S. B. Shemtov

Chairmen Yitzchak Bloch and David Hermelin Dedication - Morris L. Schaver Auditorium

President Ronald Reagan

Mr. . . .

Dr. . . .

Mr. Gedalia Hoffman

Dr. Boruch Price

Dr. Shmuel Brackman

Dr. Moshe Mordecai Shuster

Mr. Pinchas Meir Kalms

Mr. Yonah Sears

Mrs. Dina Leah Shandling

Recipient not listed

To All Participants inThe Torah Dedication atThe Blauner Youth Center

Dr. . . .

L.E. Jaffe, Esq.

To All Participants in the"Salute to Chabad"Sponsored by Chabad House of AmherstAmherst, Mass.

Miss . . .

Mr. . . .

Jewish Community Council of Teanck L. Gissen, President

Mr. Zvi Arye Jacobs

L. Gissen, PresidentJewish Community Council

Chabad House of Cincinnati

Mr. . . .

To All Participants in theTwentieth Annual Chabad Women’sMid-Winter Convention

Dr. . . .

Rabbi . . .

Joseph Halpern, Esq.

Prof. &amp; Mrs. . . .

Mr. &amp; Mrs. Avrohom Chaim &amp; Chana Esther Bresler

Rabbi Yaakov Tzvi Sacks, Ph.D.1

Zalman Jaffe

Dr. . . .

To All Participants in the Fifth Annual Banquet of Chabad-Lubavitch of the Valley

Mrs. Ruth Benjamin

Prof. &amp; Mrs. Pesach Bezalel &amp;Sara Rivka Rosenbloom

Mrs. Alene S. Ammond1

Mr. Meir Tamari

. . .Esq.

Mr. Dovid Dov Offenberg

To All Participants in theAnnual Dinner for theYeshiva Tomchei Tmimim LubavitchMontreal, Canada

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

Mr. . . .

Miss . . .

Recipient not listed

Mr. Pinchus Kalms

Mrs. E. Weill

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

President Ronald Reagan

The Honorable...

The Honorable Margaret T. HanceMayor, City of Phoenix

Mr. . . .

Mr. . . .

Mr.

Miss Tzilah katzal

To All Participants in the 27th Annual Convention of the National Council of Nshei uBnos Chabad

To All Participants in the Annual Dinner of Oholei Torah G-d bless you all!

To All Participants in theBar Mitzvah Celebration of The Hebrew Academy-Lubavitch

To All Participants in theSecond Annual Anniversary Celebration ofCongregation Lubavitch

Ms. . . .

Mr. and Mrs. Yehoshua Pinchas Hakohenand Chasha Chiena Peerce

To the Graduating Students of Yeshiva Achei Tmimim Lubavitch New Haven, Conn.

Recipient not listed

Mrs. . . .

Recipient not listed

Mr. . . .

Recipient not listed

Prof. . . .

Mr. . . .

Recipient not listed

Mr. . . .

Mr. . . .

Mr. . . .

Mrs. . . .

Mr. Arye Jacobs

Rabbi Israel Haber

Ms. . . .

Prof. & Mrs. . . .

Mr. & Mrs. Avrohom Chaim & Chana Esther Bresler

Prof. & Mrs. Pesach Bezalel &Sara Rivka Rosenbloom

Mr. & Mrs. J. & M. Shenkman