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By the Grace of G‑d 11 Sivan, 5738 [June 16, 1978] Brooklyn, N.Y. Sholom uBrocho: I received your letter of June 13, in which you write about the Skokie situation and ask what you should do about it. There is a clear ruling in our Torah, Toras Chayim, tha...

By the Grace of G‑d 29th of Tishrei, 5734 [October 25, 1973] Brooklyn, N.Y. Greeting and Blessing: I have been informed of your mishap, with a request for your speedy recovery. I trust that by the time you receive this letter you will have already made a ...

By the Grace of G‑d 19th of Sivan, 5717 [June 18, 1957] Brooklyn, N.Y. Greeting and Blessing: This is in reply to your letter, in which you write about the case of the Cohen who is contemplating marrying a divorcee. I am surprised that there should be any...

By the Grace of G‑d Nov. 25, 1948 Mr. Alexander Cowen New York, N.Y. My dear Mr. Cowen: I am sending you a copy of my letter to Mr. Joseph..... Since he speaks of difficulties, I trust you will find a suitable opportunity to encourage him from time to tim...

The Chamber of Wood When describing the dif­ferent chambers that existed within the courtyard of the Beis HaMikdash, our Sages Middos 5:4, Rambam, Mishneh Torah, Hilchos Beis HaBechirah 5:17. mention “the Chamber of Wood.” This refers to the chamber of th...

When we kindle our Chanukah candles each year, the light that glows is the spirit of faith and determination of the Maccabees.

Rashi’s comment at the very beginning of our Torah portion seems over complicated.

The Rebbe encourages Kohanim to bestow the Priestly Blessing in synagogue on the Festivals.

Does packaging the divine truths of Torah in "marketable" slogans and media violate their integrity? Is there anything positive to be found in the superficiality that characterizes the sound-bite generation?

People with the family name “Kaplan” are usually Kohens. This Passover, bless all Jews with the priestly blessing, and may we see the fulfillment of “And G-d will bless them.”