To the Sons and Daughters ofOur People Israel, Everywhere,G‑d bless you all!
Michtov Kloli: One must learn from both the steadiness of the sun and the fluctuation of the moon
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Michtov Kloli: One must learn from both the steadiness of the sun and the fluctuation of the moon
Kashrus brings healing; improvement in one family member will benefit the whole family
Assess and implement the inspiration from Tishrei into action
Avraham always strived for improvement
Use all talents to reflect Torah
JDC assistance to Lubavitch activities in Mallina, Greece
Dr. & Mrs. Richter: Kislev should inspire growing light in personal life and surroundings, like the increasing Menorah
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Torah an Mitzvos widen the channels for G-d's blessings
My son wants to grow a beard
The developmental and fortifying benefit of dedicating a year to exclusive Torah study
A community must have proper Torah education in place for it to live and grow joyfully; how Yaakov lived happily in Egypt
HaShem brightens those that brighten themsleves in the spirit of Chanukah
Release from prison
The family unit vs. Kibbutz life; spread the Torah-true way of life
Only G-d knows what is truly good
G-d steadily increases His revealed blessings as in the Chanukah Candles
A benefit to one member of the family is a benefit to all
Observing Torah is the channel for blessings; the privilege of living in Eretz Yisrael
As Jews increase in Torah observance like the growing Chanukah lights, G-d increases His blessings towards them in ways revealed and plain to see
The blessing of healthy offspring is connected with the observance of family purity
How to collect an inheritance
Live in a place that has the necessary faculties for Orthodox Jewish life
Adopting a child; upkeep of a Yeshivah student is truly an act of adoption
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How to deal with the present global situation in connection with nuclear proliferation
Diverting attention from visions; translating them into Divine service
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One should never lose hope of being cured nor be deluded with false hopes; spiritual suggestions for health
How to help a Jew receiving withdrawal treatment; the Seven Noahide Laws — basis for human society
The importance of new Russian immigrants keeping the Jewish tradition
Printing of Tanya in Grenada; Chabad philosophy and its parallel with America's morale
The importance of taking care of one's health; in health matters, one must rely on the doctor; routine medical check-up
Annual Chabad Women's Mid-Winter Convention: The role of the Jewish woman in nurturing the enduring spiritual sanctuary within the hearts of the Jewish people
The significance of Hagbah (Raising the Torah)
Public matters should be dealt with locally
The responsibility of a doctor and hospital director; private audiences has stopped for a number of years
Finding purpose in life; have complete Bitachon; overcoming the Yetzer Hora; staying healthy is serving G-d; G-d's retribution
Visit to Medhzibozh and the Jewish cemetery there
Feeling jealous with a spouse's love to a child from previous marriage
The certainty and authenticity of the Jewish religion; the finite mind can only grasp what the Creator enables it to; Jewish tradition has been transmitted uninterruptedly
Lesson from the New Year for Trees
The benefits of keeping Kosher
The inherently ungraspable purpose of creation; Understanding that there is an answer that only G-d knows; Seeing the expectation to carry on as a challenge; The Rebbe’s personal loss
The main sanctuary must be built in our hearts; Lubavitch Yeshivos provide the tools to achieve this end
Regarding purported witchcraft practiced against an individual: No reason for apprehension in view of the Torah’s teachings that Hashem protects everyone; Check tefillin and Mezuzos; focus on spreading Yiddishkeit; inform Jewish Name for prayer
Jewish Women's Convention in Scotland: Parshah lesson; Women's role in building the Mishkan in the desert and throughout history
Adar - joy has to be on the increase
A lesson from the Jewish leap year: filling the deficiencies of the past by adding an extra month of joy, which G-d gives us the ability to accomplish
Michtav Klolil: Stationary aspects of Mitzvos represent the sun; a resurgence of inspiration represents the moon; both aspects are necessary as indicated in the Leap Year
Pesach and birthday wishes
There is no such thing as a small Jew; Every Jew has an enormous potential
Michtav Kloli (continued): Redemption from Nightly (materialistic) matters and from day (spiritual and bright) matters, i.e. surpassing one's own limits
Acknowledgment of birthday wishes
Pesach blessings and wishes
When in need of blessing one must conduct oneself in accordance to G-d's Will
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A rabbi must be more religious than the community members
Lesson from an archivist; Torah observance is the only constant factor throughout Jewish history; the meaning of Toldos
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Medical treatment; thanks for photographs of sculptures
A family is one entity; a benefit in one family member spiritually is a benefit to all
Lesson from Sefirah and Pesach Sheini: When one resolves to rectify past he is assured to succeed; Fixing the past even when there was no previous shortcoming
"It is never too late to rectify a failure of the past” applies even when there was no failure. Each day one’s Neshama grows, making the level attained yesterday a deficiency in comparison with the higher level of today
A doctor's personal interest in patients reflects professional behavior and is therapeutic
Financial burdens in Eretz Yisrael
Sefirah lesson for women; the role of Jewish women in the community
Days of Tashlumin: Translating the festival of Shavuos into action
The unstopped transmission of the Torah is proof that it is our very life
Opening a new branch of Chabad; When an ambitious project to spread Judaism is undertaken, success is assured; Practical, speedy implementation; obtaining permission
On how to start living life as a practicing Jew
One must speak to a Rabbi regarding conversion; the Seven Noahide Laws are a source of blessing and a peaceful civilization
Prof. Alan Dershowitz: The work of Lubavitch regarding worldwide education; Education day; Approach to influential figures with anti-Israel views; politicians motivated by expediency, not conviction; engage rather than alienate potential allies; behind-the-scenes persuasion over public confrontation
70th birthday celebration; birthday customs; never hesitate to make a fresh start
One has to have trust in G-d and do what is demanded in the natural order of things
A graduation is a stepping stone to a higher level; Our children are our guarantors
When one has a strong influence on a community he cannot abandon it; stepping down from public activities because of a personality clash
Successful dinner; Tanya printing
Move to a larger Jewish community where there is better prospects for a Shidduch
Emigrating due to financial considerations
No need to become a Jew; conversion is irrevocable; spread the Seven Noahide Laws
Helping the abused; a shelter must be catered for all
Prof. Alan Dershowitz: Continued dialogue about engaging Senator; growing anti-Israel sentiment in Washington requires vigilant Jewish leadership; Timely picture featured in the NY Times
Customs when visiting the Arch of Titus in Rome
The disaster of intermarriage; “plastic” conversion is not the solution; the criteria for Halachic conversion
Tribute to Reb Sholom Posner; 12th of Tammuz Geula for everyone
Writing Torah thoughts; all talents must be used in the utmost
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Keep advancing in Torah and Mitzvos and inspiring others through example; eliminating the cause of exile; publication Kol Bnos
Judaism believes that marriage cannot be forced on anybody
15 Av and the Seven Weeks of Consolation are happy and auspicious times
Merkos Lubavitch Banquet of Minneapolis: The marriage ban that was lifted on 15 Av; Love and unity are the precondition to redemption; why different types of Jews identify with Lubavitch
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Having Mezuzos makes G-d a partner in an enterprise; media should be used to spread goodwill and should make a better civilization
Mikvahs have everlasting effects and hasten the ultimate redemption
In matters of health, one should consult a doctor-friend
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Birthday observances
Advancing in Judaism; Why do women not participate in a Minyan?
How Teshuvah is done; abortion is forbidden
One born a Jew has the ability to start living life as Jew
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Parents should appreciate it when their children want to advance religiously; the trend of the youth nowadays and in Eretz Yisrael
Promise to remember in prayer; The blessing of children depends on the will of G-d and therefore don’t mix in subjective judgement; No room for worry about parnassah
Multiple sclerosis; be up to date in medical research; Kashrus
Choosing a Hebrew name
Michtov Kloli: The fulfillment of all of creation is when it is elevated through man (Rosh HaShana); Bikkurim - elevating the four kingdoms; this idea in daily conduct
Utilize your talents in a positive and gratifying manner; new year wishes
Don't be discouraged from not yet finding a Shidduch; take natural steps, including the help of intermediaries, to find a Shidduch; Check Tefillin and Mezuzos
Michtov Kloli: Lesson from Parshas Nitzavim and Rosh HaShana: All aspects of this world must be imbued with G-dliness
Rehabilitating a neighborhood; Survivors bear living witnesses of G-d’s miracles, especially in their contribution to bettering society with Jewish pride; direct answer to Hitler and his heirs’ elimination plans; concern over spiritual “holocaust” of Jewish youth
Greetings for the new year
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A dream regarding spreading Judaism; every dream is partially nonsensical
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Getting rid of nervousness
Listen to the doctor's advice; many Mitzvos are dependant on a healthy body
Children being proud of their Jewishness; funding a Tanya printing
On how to live an orthodox life
Disturbing dreams; following G-d's Will is the channel for His blessings
Continue studies at Machon Alta in Safed; have a frank discussion with members of the administration that you are a close with to clarify situation
Growth of Lubavitch’s activities in Florida; The Frierdiker Rebbe’s assurance to all who continue his work; The greatest joy is spreading Yiddishkeit
Rationales why your daughter should follow the psychiatrist's assessment; the unborn child is G-d's blessing
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Torah and Mitzvoth are also channels to receive G-d's blessings, especially Kashrus.
After leaving the Soviet Union, one must make a special effort to advance in the matters of Torah that have been lax due to the Soviet conditions
Congratulations on winning the chess tournament; display of Kiddush Hashem by not playing on Shabbos and Yom Tov; Purim lesson; increase in Torah study; influence on Bobby Fischer
Settling in Chevron