Cohen, Alexander

כהן - אלכסנדר

Alexander Cohen — Correspondent

This summary is drawn from the Rebbe's letters to him (the 1940s and about 5728, 1968); I did not find a published biography.

What the letters show

Growth and resolutions. The Rebbe taught that true growth means not only following good paths but breaking free of one's limitations (IK 189), and that Rosh Hashanah is like a head guiding the body — resolutions made then guide the whole year (IK 198).

Tzedakah. While halachah sets minimums for giving tzedakah, true Jewish compassion goes further (IK 271), and inspiring others to support Torah causes brings even greater merit (IK 344).

Halachic questions. On complex halachic questions, consult recognized halachic authorities (IK 9728).

Sources: the Rebbe's letters cited above.

Shiurim in this topic

189. Gratitude for Support, Overcoming Boundaries, and Lessons from Exodus הכרת תודה על תמיכה, התגברות על גבולות, ולימודים מיציאת מצרים

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198. Rosh Hashanah as the Head of the Year and Spiritual Growth ראש השנה כראש השנה והתפתחות רוחנית

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271. Going Beyond the Minimum in Charity for Merkaz L'Inyanei Chinuch לצאת מעבר למינימום בצדקה עבור מרכז לעניני חנוך

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344. Encouragement to Continue Influencing Supporters for Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch עידוד להמשיך להשפיע על תומכים עבור מרכז לעניני חינוך

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9728. Halachic Inquiry on Storing Etrogim for the Holiday שאלה הלכתית על איחסון אתרוגים למועד החג

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