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1984–1985

5745

88 published English letters

By the Grace of G-d6th of Tishrei, 5745Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the Mothers and DaughtersOf our People Israel, Everywhere

Three Mitzvos assigned to women: Candle lighting; Kashrus; Family purity

The Kashrus Campaign The Taharas HaMishpacha Campaign The Neshek Camaign

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By the Grace of G-d7th of Tishrei, 5745Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

Revival of the World Joint Orthodox Jewish Committee; request for an inscription

The Rebbe's Signature Learning Tanya

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By the Grace of G-d12 Tishrei, 5745Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

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Putting Tefillin on Daily

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By the Grace of G-dMotzoei Shabbos Kodesh,1Isru-Chag2 Shemini-Atzeres-Simchas-TorahShabbos3 Breishis,4 Mevorchim ChodeshMarcheshvan,5 5745Brooklyn, N.Y.

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

Breishis the first Parsha and Isru Chag; men and women should take upon themselves to increase in Torah study, and influence others to do the same

Isru Chag Parshas Bereishis Time Management

By the Grace of G-d27th of Tishrei, 5745Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs.

Lubavitch emissaries are sent to spread Yiddishkeit on a full-time basis

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By the Grace of G-d 7th of Cheshvan, 5745 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Reuven Dovid Kimball

Regarding business, consult with local friends

Business Advice

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By the Grace of G-d7th of Cheshvan,5745 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Recipient not listed

Don't give up preventing brother's intermarriage; strengthening observance will have an effect on him

Indirect Influence Writing to the Rebbe Intermarriage

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By the Grace of G-d7th of Cheshvan, 5745Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. . . .

Place of living; moving out of Eretz Yisrael; balancing learning and work; feeling of giving up

Checking Tefillin Despair Learning in Eretz Yisrael

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By the Grace of G-d7th of Cheshvan, 5745Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. . . .

Producing a film depicting the Revelation at Mount Sinai

Mattan Torah Media

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By the Grace of G-d7th of Cheshvan, 5745Brooklyn, N. Y.

Ms. . . .

The commandments widen the channels for G-d's blessing

Commandments Bring Blessings

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By the Grace of G-d7th of Cheshvan, 5745Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. . . .

Torah and Mitvos widen the channel for blessing, including raising children in the best way; the spiritual experience of Simchas Torah should last a whole year

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By the Grace of G-d7th of Cheshvan, 5745Brooklyn, N. Y.

Ms. . . .

Commandments are a vessel for G-d's blessings

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By the Grace of G-d7th of Cheshvan, 5745Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. . . .

The commandments widen the channels for G-d's blessings

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By the Grace of G-d7th of Cheshvan, 5745Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. . . .

There is always room to advance in Torah and Mitzvos

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By the Grace of G-d7th of Cheshvan, 5745Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. . . .

Widening the channels for G-d's blessings; check Mezuzos and Tefillin

Checking Tefillin Checking Mezuzah

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By the Grace of G-d7th of Cheshvan, 5745Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. . . .

How to effectively influence your children; a benefit to one family member is a benefit to all

Influencing Family Members Parenting Indirect Influence

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By the Grace of G-d7th of Cheshvan, 5745Brooklyn, N. Y.

Dr. . . .

Mitzvos, especially Kashrus and Tefillin, are the channels for G-d's blessings

Putting Tefillin on Daily Tefillin Keeping Kosher

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By the Grace of G-d7th of Cheshvan, 5745Brooklyn, N. Y.

Miss . . .

Find out what are the prospects and act accordingly; can I go out with a Kohen

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By the Grace of G-d7th of Cheshvan, 5745Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. . . .

Should I remain in my old trade or should I pursue a new one?

Business Advice Choosing a Career

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By the Grace of G-d 13 Cheshvan, 5745 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Rabbi JacobsAnd All Participants in Installation

Wishes for new Rabbi; Tishrei's inspiration to action

Netherlandic Jewry A New Rabbi

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By the Grace of G-d 13th of Cheshvan, 5745 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Rabbi Moshe Arye Lehon

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Benefits of Family Purity Importance of Family Purity Family Purity Affects Children

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By the Grace of G-d10th of Kislev, 5745Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in the National Founders' Dinner of the Rabbinical College of America

The importance of educating the "young"

Chassidism Philosophy Of Chabad Importance of Jewish Education

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By the Grace of G-d12th of Kislev, 5745Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. . . .

Healthy offspring is connected with the laws of Family Purity

Benefits of Family Purity Role of Jewish Women Infertility

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By the Grace of G-d12th of Kislev, 5745Brooklyn, N.Y.

Miss . . .

Should I be worried about Yichus in regard to a Shidduch

Ancestry Marriage Partner

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By the Grace of G-d12th of Kislev, 5745Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. . . .

Extra care in Kashrus observance; which hospital should I use?

Keeping Kosher Hospital

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By the Grace of G-d12th of Kislev, 5745 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. and Mrs. . . .

Advance in holy matters as we add in the Chanukah candles

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By the Grace of G-d12th of Kislev, 5745Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs. Shaina Bluma LibermanMr. & Mrs. Avrohom Dov & Chayele LibermanDr. & Mrs. Mordecai & Glicka Richter

Liberman Family: Receipt of book in memory of late husband and father; Welcome addition to the Rebbe’s library

Book Sponsorship Books Sent to the Rebbe

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By the Grace of G-d 13th of Kislev, 5745 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Yehuda Stulman

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By the Grace of G-d16th of Kislev, 5745Brooklyn, N. Y.

Ms. . . .

Chanukah lesson: Steady increase in all matters of Yiddishkeit and spreading the light "outside"

Chanuka - Light Up the Darkness Chanukah - Steady Increase

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By the Grace of G-d16th of Kislev, 5745Brooklyn, N. Y.

Ms. . . .

The calamity of intermarriage

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By the Grace of G-d16th of Kislev, 5745Brooklyn, N. Y.

Dr. . . .

Discuss the matter concerning your daughter with an expert attorney; a descendant of the Alter Rebbe

Ancestry The Alter Rebbe Lawyer

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By the Grace of G-d 16th of Kislev, 5745 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Miss . . .

Letter to a seven-year-old girl who asked for a blessing on her birthday to be a very good girl

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By the Grace of G-d 20th of Kislev, 5745 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr.

Lubavitch is not centralized; every Jew is a complete world

Power of the Individual Worthlessness

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By the Grace of G-dErev Chanukah, 5745Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. . . .

The story of Yehudis and its lesson for Jewish women; children, early in their development, are completely in the care of their mother

Women in the Chanukah Miracle Motherhood

By the grace of G-d 5th Day of Chanukah 5745 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. Chassia Chiena Peerce

Condolence letter

Resurrection Singer Condolences

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By the Grace of G-d Rosh Chodesh Tevet, 5745 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. David Manas, Pres.

Appreciation toward the Rabbi; Chanukah lesson

Chanukah - Steady Increase Honoring the Rabbi

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By the Grace of G-d3rd of Teveth, 5745Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. . . .

Turn to Rav for help in regard to getting a Get

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By the Grace of G-d5th of Teves, 5745Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr.

Explaining the words ה' אחד in Shema

By the Grace of G-d5th of Teves,5745 Brooklyn, N. Y,

Recipient not listed

Consult competent people; no need for anxiety; school administration are best suited to make decisions; effect of environment and power of leadership role

Leadership Methods of Education Parenting

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By the Grace of G-d 16th of Teves, 5745 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. & Mrs. . . & . . .

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By the Grace of G-d25 Teves, 5745Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr.

Why a meeting wouldn't suffice to counter the attacks against Lubavitch

Criticism of Lubavitch Reform Judaism Private Audience

By the Grace of G-dErev Shabbos MevorchimChodesh Shevat, 5745Brooklyn, N. Y.

To All Participants in the Annual Banquet of Chabad of the Valley

Learning from the Previous Rebbe to be an unshakable Jew in America

Supporting Shluchim 10 Shevat The Previous Rebbe

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By the Grace of G-d2nd of Shevat, 5745Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

Exception to send special message

By the Grace of G-d2nd of Shevat, 5745Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in theAnnual Melava MalkaOf the Hillel Academy ofPassaic, N. J1.

Honoring your Rabbi; his living example as a graduate student of Lubavitch

Honoring the Rabbi 10 Shevat

By the Grace of G-d8th of Shevat, 5745Brooklyn, N.Y.

Pres. American Jewish Committee

Detailed response to the objections for public display of Menorah on Chanukah

U.S. Constitution America Importance of Jewish Education

By the Grace of G-dErev Yud-Shevat, 5745Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in the23rd National Mid-Winter ConventionN’shei uBnos Chabad

A tree's primary life and care is when it is young; a tree constantly grows; the women's role in the above

Women's Mid-Winter Convention Role of Jewish Women Girl's Education

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By the Grace of G-d16 Shevat, 5745Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Shmuel Eliezer Selfon, President Congregation Levi Yitzchok-Lubavitch

Lessons from the Half Shekel and from the Rebbe's father

Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson Parshas Ki Sissa Machtzis HaShekel

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By the Grace of G-dRosh Chodesh Adar, 5745Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

Attacks against Lubavitch and how not to deal with it

U.S. Constitution Criticism of Lubavitch Private Audience

By the Grace of G‑dRosh Chodesh Adar, 5745Brooklyn, NY

Mr. David R. Kotok

Making an exception would be unfair for others

Private Audience

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By the Grace of G-dRosh Chodesh Adar, 5745Brooklyn, N. Y.

To All Participants In The Annual Banquet of the Lubavitch Yeshiva "Achei Tmimim",

The power of supporting Yeshivos, lesson drawn from the "fiery coin"

Supporting Yeshivos Parshas Ki Sissa Machtzis HaShekel

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By the Grace of G-dRosh Chodesh Adar, 5745Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mrs. . . .

Advancement in Torah and Mitzvos improves one's health

Psychotherapy Importance of Tefillin Putting Tefillin on Daily

By the Grace of G-dErev Shabbos-kodeshParshas Zachor, 5745Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in the Purim Seudah sponsored by theSynagogue of Inverrary - Chabad

Through spreading the Torah light we achieve "light, joy, gladness and honor"; Parshas Zachor: all lessons should be remembered and not forgotten

Purim: "Light, Gladness and Joy"Amalek

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By the Grace of G-d12th of Adar, 5745Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. & Mrs. Shneur Zalman &Yacha Raiza Jaffe

Wishes for Purim, birthday and birth of a granddaughter

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By the Grace of G-d18th Adar, 5745Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

Cannot change status of being a Jew or a Kohen; prohibited marriage is sooner or later doomed for failure

Prohibited Marriages

By the Grace of G-d18 Adar, 5745Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

I need somewhere to move to, but don't know where, any solution?

By the Grace of G-d21st of Adar, 5745Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

As in science, research in Judaism requires firsthand knowledge through observance; Kabbalistic study without lived experience lacks essence and causes harm; this applies equally to laymen who support such work; true kabbalists never sought such public dissemination

Scientist Approach to Torah Study Scholarly Research

By the Grace of G‑dErev Shabbos KodeshRosh Chodesh NissanSedra of the Week: Vayikro el MosheParshas HaChodesh, 5745Brooklyn, N.Y.

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

Pesach and Shabbos: Cheirus (liberation) and Oneg (delight); a lesson for all

Parshas HaChodesh Pesach Shabbos Meal

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By the Grace of G-dErev-Shabbat Rosh Chodesh Nissan, 5745Brooklyn, NY

Prof. J. Pelaez del RosalComisario del 850 Aniversariodel Nacimiento de Maimonides1

The Universal influence of Maimonides

Rambam Spanish Jewry Spain

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By the Grace of G‑dThird Day — twice blessed with GoodWeekly Sedra: SheminiNasi: Tribe of Asher11th of Nissan, 5745Brooklyn, N.Y.

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

Continuation: With full Cheirus and Oneg, where's room for improvement?

Constant Improvement All Matters of Holiness Must Be On the Ascendancy Shabbos Meal

By the Grace of G-d12 Nissan, 5745 Brooklyn, N.Y.

President Ronald Reagan

President Ronald Reagan: "Thank you" for USA, Chabad has thrived in this country; balance and harmony between might and right

America Ronald Reagan

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By the Grace of G-dErev Pesach, 5745Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

Intermarriage is tragical for both parties; the need to spare them of this disaster; similar to saving someone from committing suicide

Suicide Intermarriage

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By the Grace of G-d 4th of Iyar, 5745 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Chaim Aviezer Zelig Wouk

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School Management Compromise in Education Conservative Judaism

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By the Grace of G-d 8th of Iyar, 5745 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

Must pray for yourself, not just the Jewish people; the worth of an individual

Power of the Individual Prayer

By the Grace of G-dLag B,Omer, 5745 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the Organizers of the Jewish Renaissance Fair

In every generation the women play a vital part in the Jewish people

Role of Jewish Women Counting the Omer

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By the Grace of G-d Lag b'Omer, 5745 Brooklyn, N. Y.

To All Participants in theAnnual Dinner of Oholei TorahG-d bless you all!

Lighting Hashem light (Torah and Mitzvos) will light the man's light (the soul)

Soul Support for Educational Institutions Oholei Torah

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By the Grace of G-d Lag B'omer, 5745 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in the Thirtieth Annual Convention of N'shei uBnos Chabad

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By the Grace of G-d 21 Iyar, 5745 (12th of May, 1985) Brooklyn, N.Y.

His Royal Majesty King Hassan IIKing of Moroccan Kingdom

King of Morocco: Maimonides found refuge in the city of Fez; the Jewish community in Morocco parallels the same position

King Hassan of Morocco Rambam Moroccan Jewry

By the Grace of G-d 28th of Iyar, 5745 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

Shavuos lesson: Teaching the world about the seven noahide laws based on Divine authority

Seven Noahide Laws Holocaust Public Figure

By the Grace of G-d 2nd of Sivan, 5745 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Hebrew Youth Academy of Essex County1

A fitting dinner honoree; the inspiration of Shavuos should fuel support for the Torah education

Honoring the Rabbi

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By the Grace of G-d Isru-Chag haShovuos, 5745 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in the Annual Banquet The Oholei Torah School

Upon receiving the Torah, we committed ourselves to transmitting it to our children, which for this, a Torah-true Chinuch is an obligation.

Parshas B'haalosecha Importance of Jewish Education Shavuos

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By the Grace of G-d 9th of Sivan, 5745 Brooklyn, N.Y.

The Honorable . . .

G-d gives the capacity to keep growing; Torah competition helps grow; reflections on dealing with encroachment regarding education

Jewish Education Natural Disasters All Matters of Holiness Must Be On the Ascendancy

By the Grace of G-d 13 Sivan, 5745Brooklyn, N.Y.

Vustra ExcelenciaSeñor José Rodrígues de la Borbolla CamoyánEl Presidente de la Junta de Andalucía1

President of Andalusia: Gratification on the events commemorating the Rambam

Political Figures Rambam Spain

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By the Grace of G-d 14th of Sivan, 5745 Brooklyn, N.Y

Mrs. . . .

Some points about the serious problems with intermarriage

Holocaust Intermarriage

By the Grace of G-dErev Shabbos-KodeshMevorchim Chodesh Tammuz5745. Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in the Annual Eventin aid of Yeshivas Lubavitch Manchester

The significance of the 12-13th Tammuz; the vital importance of the Yeshivah institution

Yeshivas Lubavitch Manchester Supporting Yeshivos 12 Tammuz Lesson

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By the Grace of G-d 25th of Tammuz, 5742 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. ...

Clarifying a misunderstanding of the Rebbe’s views on how to neutralize terror emanating from Lebanon; firm military resolve will deter terrorism without resorting to bloodshed, even among the terrorists themselves

Security of Eretz Yisrael Terrorism

By the Grace of G-d 15th of Av, 5745 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. [Herman Wouk]

Don't underestimate you achievements; printing the laws for Tishrei in Braille

Blind 15 Av 12 Tammuz Lesson

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By the Grace of G-d 22nd of Av, 5745 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. . . . Chabad of North Ca.

Why interfere with the way Hashem's blessings; speak to a Torah-observant psychologist about your troubling desires

Checking Tefillin Psychotherapy Therapist

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By the Grace of G-d Motzoei Shabbos Kodesh Mevorchim Chodesh Elul. 5745. Brooklyn. N.Y.

Mr. Akiva Harlow

Significance of the month of Elul

The King in the Field The Month of Elul

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By the Grace of G-d 6th of Elul, 5745 Brooklyn, N.Y.

[Mr. G. M. Kass]Exec. V.P.The Jewish Braille Inst. Of America

Printing Kitzur Shulchan Aruch and Prayers in Braille; recordings won't suffice, since they can't be used on Shabbos and Yom Tov

Books Sent to the Rebbe Library of Agudas Chasidei Chabad Recording

By the Grace of G-d 10th of Elul, 5745 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in the Summer-University Sponsored by the European Union of Jewish Students at Cordoba, Spain

Jewish gathering; the king is in the field

The King in the Field Action Rambam

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By the Grace of G-d4th1 Day of the Week Sedra: Sovo2 El Ho'oretz Chai Elul,3 5745Brooklyn, N. Y.

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

Michtov Kloli: Chai Elul as the link from past year to the following; G-d's coronation and the world's creation, the key connection is the man with body and soul

Creation of Man Shofar Coronation of G-d

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By the Grace of G-d 19th of Elul, 5745 Brooklyn, N.Y.

[Mr. G. M. Kass]Exec. V.PThe Jewish Braille Inst. Of America

The proper way to give over Jewish laws is by keeping to their laws; Torah recordings for the blind must have an announcement not to be played on Shabbos and Yom Tov.

Recording Blind

By the Grace of G-d 19th of Elul, 5745 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Filip De Sutter

Learning Torah as a Non-Jew; practicing and promoting the Seven Noahite Laws

Conversion Torah Study Gentile

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By the Grace of G-d20th of Elul, 5745Brooklyn, N. Y.

To All Participants in theDinner Celebration of theFriends of Colel Chabad

Friends of Colel Chabad: The true meaning of Tehuvah – returning to one's true essence; how this is achieved; Helping others return; Ten Days of Repentance; Supporting Colel Chabad

Teshuvah - Return Aseres Yemei Teshuva Colel Chabad

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By the Grace of G-d Motzoei Shabbos Kodesh Mevorchim Chodesh Elul, 5745 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. . .

Starting new business enterprises

The King in the Field Business Advice

By the Grace of G-d26th of Elul, 5745Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

New year wishes; acknowledging receipt of letter

New Year Wishes

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By the Grace of G-d Erev1 Shabbos Kodesh2 Sedra: “You3 are standing firmly this day, all of you,”4Shabbos Selichos,5 5745 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To the Sons and Daughters ofOur People Israel, Everywhere,G-d bless you all!6

Michtov Kloli: The paradox of Yom Kippur's transcendence and precedence of fasting which may inhibit concentration; On this day we elevate our physicality through connecting to our essence which transcends physical limit

Days Of Selichos Transforming the Physical Yom Kippur

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Mr. . .

Marriage blessings

Foundation of Marriage Wedding Blessing

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