Rebbe Responsa

Does a therapist carry the halachic status of a physician? Can human behavior be empirically defined? Dealing with anger and sadness from a physical-spiritual perspective; mitzvos’ impact on health

Therapist Psychosomatic Healthy Diet

By the Grace of G-d16 Teves, 5747Brooklyn, N.Y.

Dr & Mrs Yehoshua Chayim Ritchie

Spreading Yiddishkeit from the heart, enters the heart

Importance of Spreading Judaism Methods of Influence

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By the Grace of G-d 17 of Teves, 5747 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

The Jewish people have survived and will thrive with authentic Judaism only

Jewish Survival Compromised Judaism Authenticity

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By the Grace of G-d 27 Teves, 5747 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Reuven Dovid Kimball, Esq.

Good wishes

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By the Grace of G-dErev Shabbos KodeshRosh Chodesh Shevat, 5747Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in the25th Annual Mid-WinterN'shei uBnos Chabad Conference

Shabbos is ushered in by the woman; Shemittah adds in service of G-d; doubled efforts towards acting upon Torah

Parshas Yisro

By the Grace of G-d Erev Shabbos Kodesh Rosh Chodesh Shevat 5747. Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in the International WEEK OF THE JEWISH WOMANFirst Week of Adar, 5747

"Week of the Jewish woman" in Adar; women having a happy frame of mind

Esther Role of Jewish Women Adar - An Auspicious Month

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By the Grace of G-dErev Shabbos KodeshRosh Chodesh Shevat, 5747Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. & Mrs. Yisroel Halevi & Zippora Goldberg

Dinner honoree for friends of Lubavitch; ambition grows with accomplishments

Accomplishment Must Stimulate Ambition

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By the Grace of G-d Erev Shabbos Kodesh Rosh Chodesh Shevat, 5747 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. & Mrs. Yosef Chaim & Zivia Sara Greenberg

Guest of honor for friends of Lubavitch; ambition grows with accomplishments

Accomplishment Must Stimulate Ambition

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By the Grace of G-d 10th of Shevat, 5747 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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

Chabad of The Valley Annual Banquet: The Previous Rebbe's defining traits: boundless Ahavas Yisroel and Mesiras Nefesh; Reaching Jews near and far; A time for reflection

California The Previous Rebbe Self-Sacrifice

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By the Grace of G-d 13th Shevat, 5747 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr.

Organ transplants - consult leading Rabbis in Eretz Yisroel

Halachic Authority Organ Donation

By the Grace of G-d 21st of Shevat, 5747 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr.

A village for the special adults should be made all-inclusive

Special Needs

By the Grace of G-d Motzoei Shabbos-Kodesh Parshas Yisro, 5747 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in the Sixth Annual Dinner of Cong. Levi Yitzchok - Lubavitch

Mattan Torah as a Torah school should be a daily experience

Parshas Yisro Parshas Mishpatim Mishne Torah

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By the Grace of G-dIn the days between 10 and 15 of Shevat1New Year2 For Trees,3 5747. Brooklyn, N.Y.

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

Michtov Kloli: Impressions from the 10th of Shevat; Making a personal Mikdash (place for Torah Avoda and Gemilus Chassodim); man's comparison to a tree

15 Shevat Parshas Beshalach Tzedakah Distribution

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By the Grace of G‑dIn the days between the 10th of Shevat,Yahrtzeit of my saintly father-in-law the Rebbe, and 15th of Shevat, New YearFor Trees, 5747. Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Jewish Children, Everywhere,G-d bless you all!

Make your room a place for Torah, Prayer, and good deeds; writing לה"ו; blessings to produce many "fruits"

15 Shevat Tzedaka Pushka

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By the Grace of G-dErev Shabbos1 p. Vayakhel-Pekudei, Parshas HaChodesh,2 25 Adar3 5747 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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

Michtov Kloli:

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By the Grace of G-d Erev Shabbos Kodesh Mevorchim Chodesh Nissan, 5747. Brooklyn, N. Y.

Recipient not listed

Pleasure to see you in 770; Mazal Tov; Thank you for birthday wishes; Pesach blessings

Pesach Blessing Childbirth

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By the Grace of G-d 7th of Nissan, 5747 Brooklyn, N.Y.

The Honorable E.I. KochMayor of the City of New York

NYC Mayor Ed Coch: The right address for community affairs would be the Community Council; the Mayor should desire everyone's well-being; Pesach blessings

New York Pesach Blessing A Rebbe

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By the Grace of G‑dErev Shabbos Kodesh,1 Shabbos HaGodol,2 Tzav311 Nissan, Nasi: Asher45747. Brooklyn, N.Y.

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

Michtov Kloli:

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By the Grace of G-d 28 Nissan, 5747April 27, 1987 Brooklyn, N.Y.

His ExcellencyMr. José SarneyPresident of the Republic of Brasil1

Letter to the President of Brazil: Thank you for birthday wishes; the thriving educational institutions in Brazil

Brazilian Jewry

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By the Grace of G-d Third Day of the Week Twice Blessed With Good Erev Rosh Chodesh Iyar, 5747. Brooklyn, N.Y.

To all Jewish Parents, Teachers and EducatorsG-d bless you all!

To all Jewish Parents, Teachers and Educators: Arranging a Lag B'omer parade honoring Rabbi Shimon Ben Yochai

Lag B'Omer Outings

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By the Grace of G-dThird Day of the WeekTwice Blessed With Good1Erev Rosh Chodesh2 Iyar,35747. Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Jewish ChildrenG-d Bless You All!

Rejoice on Lag B'omer, and be proud Torah Jews

Lag B'Omer Outings Lag B'omer lesson Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai

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By the Grace of G-d 5th of Iyar, 5747 Brooklyn, N. Y.

The Hon. H. Golden President of the Borough of Brooklyn

Brooklyn Borough President H. Golden: Letter forwarded to Crown Heights Community Council; wishes for success towards "a better Brooklyn"

New York Official Community Council

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By the Grace of G-d 8th of Iyar, 5747 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in the Fortieth Anniversary Dinner of the Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy Honoring Attorney & Mrs. Reuven Dovid Kimball

The milestone of a Fortieth anniversary

Forty Years

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By the Grace of G-d First Day Of The Week Of Emor...v'omarto 5747 Brooklyn, N.Y.

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

Lessons from Parshas Emor

Amount of Tzedakah Parshas Emor Oholei Torah

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By the Grace of G‑dLag B'Omer, 5747May 17, 1987Brooklyn, N.Y.

His ExcellencyPresident Ronald Reagan

President Ronald Reagan: Education day, USA; Sabbatical year provides more time for study

Shemitah Ronald Reagan Divine Authority

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By the Grace of G-d Lag b’Omer, Chai Iyar 5747. Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in theChai-Light Banquet ofThe Hebrew Academy-LubavitchWestminster, Ca. 92683

Open this letter to read the full text.

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By the Grace of G-d Rosh Chodesh Sivan, 5747. Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in theAnnual Dinner of Florida Friends of Lubavitch

Rosh Chodesh Sivan; renewing our commitment to the Torah

1 Sivan Mattan Torah

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B"HDays of Redemption, Tammuz 5747Brooklyn, New York

To ”Gan Yisroel” May G-d be with youPeace and Blessing,

Sabbatical year; 12th of Tammuz; wishes for the Geulo

Gan Yisrael Shemitah Moshiach

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By the Grace of G-d 23rd of Tammuz, 5747 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. A. J. Solomon

Supporting physically and spiritually; the Three Weeks

Jewish Camps The Three Weeks Supporting Shluchim

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By the Grace of G-d 23rd of Tammuz, 5747 Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mrs . N . Levy

Jewish names for prayers; keeping Torah and Mitzvos are the channels for blessings; parents should show living example

Living Example Commandments Bring Blessings Brazilian Jewry

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By the Grace of G‑d12th of Elul, 5747Sept. 6, 1987Brooklyn, N.Y.

His Excellency President Ronald Reagan

President Ronald Reagan: Courageous leadership; Seven Noahide Laws; Coronating G-d on Rosh Hashanah

Coronation of G-d Seven Noahide Laws Ronald Reagan

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By the Grace of G-dErev1 Shabbos-KodeshSidra Tovo2 Chai (18)3 Elul4 5747Brooklyn, N.Y.

To The Sons and Daughters ofOur People Israel, EverywhereG-d Bless You All!

Michtov Kloli: The importance of implementing Kvius (constancy) in Torah, Avodah, and Gemilus Chassadim; special time of Elul

The King in the Field Shemitah

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By the Grace of G-d Erev Shabbos KodeshP. Tovo, 18 Elul, 5747 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in theAllan Tribute Concert and DinnerLubavitch Foundation -

Elul and education; the Mitzvah of Bikkurim spiritually

Parshas Ki Savo Bikkurim New Year Wishes

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By the Grace of G-d Erev Shabbos Kodesh Chai Elul, 5747 Brooklyn, N.Y.

To All Participants in the Dinner Celebration of the Friends of Colel Chabad

King is in the field; partnering with Colel Chabad

The King in the Field Colel Chabad

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By the Grace of G-dMotzoei Shabbos-KodeshSidra: Nitzovim Vayelech25 Elul1, Shabbos-Selichos25747, Seventh Year,Shabbos to HaShem.3Brooklyn, N.Y.

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

Michtov Kloli (cont.): Difference between the first day of creation and the sixth, when Man was created; the appropriate lesson from above, especially with regard to the years of Shemittah and Hakhel

Creation of Man Shemitah Hakhel

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5747

Chaplain Brig. Gen. Israel Drazin

Rabbi Dr. Dov Mandelbaum

Recipient not listed

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

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To The Participants in the 30th Anniversary Celebration of the Rabbinical College of America

Mrs. . . .

Dr. T. Müntz Mr. G. Rosenberg Israelitische Kultusgemeine

Mr. . . .

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

Mrs. . . .

Mr. Yerachmiel Spiegel

Dr. ... Psy.D.

Dr &amp; Mrs Yehoshua Chayim Ritchie

Recipient not listed

Mr. Reuven Dovid Kimball, Esq.

To All Participants in the25th Annual Mid-WinterN'shei uBnos Chabad Conference

To All Participants in the International WEEK OF THE JEWISH WOMANFirst Week of Adar, 5747

Mr. &amp; Mrs. Yisroel Halevi &amp; Zippora Goldberg

Mr. &amp; Mrs. Yosef Chaim &amp; Zivia Sara Greenberg

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

Mr.

Mr.

To All Participants in the Sixth Annual Dinner of Cong. Levi Yitzchok - Lubavitch

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

To All Jewish Children, Everywhere,G-d bless you all!

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

Recipient not listed

The Honorable E.I. KochMayor of the City of New York

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

His ExcellencyMr. José SarneyPresident of the Republic of Brasil1

To all Jewish Parents, Teachers and EducatorsG-d bless you all!

To All Jewish ChildrenG-d Bless You All!

The Hon. H. Golden President of the Borough of Brooklyn

To All Participants in the Fortieth Anniversary Dinner of the Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy Honoring Attorney &amp; Mrs. Reuven Dovid Kimball

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

His ExcellencyPresident Ronald Reagan

To All Participants in theChai-Light Banquet ofThe Hebrew Academy-LubavitchWestminster, Ca. 92683

To All Participants in theAnnual Dinner of Florida Friends of Lubavitch

To ”Gan Yisroel” May G-d be with youPeace and Blessing,

Mr. A. J. Solomon

Mrs . N . Levy

His Excellency President Ronald Reagan

To The Sons and Daughters ofOur People Israel, EverywhereG-d Bless You All!

To All Participants in theAllan Tribute Concert and DinnerLubavitch Foundation -

To All Participants in the Dinner Celebration of the Friends of Colel Chabad

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

Prof. & Mrs. Pesach Bezalel &Sara Rivka Rosenbloom

Dr & Mrs Yehoshua Chayim Ritchie

Mr. & Mrs. Yisroel Halevi & Zippora Goldberg

Mr. & Mrs. Yosef Chaim & Zivia Sara Greenberg

To All Participants in the Fortieth Anniversary Dinner of the Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy Honoring Attorney & Mrs. Reuven Dovid Kimball