Letters from the Secretariat of Rabbi Menachem M Schneerson to Benzion Chaim Bernstein
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Letters from the Secretariat of Rabbi Menachem M Schneerson to Benzion Chaim Bernstein

Rebbe Responsa | February 16, 2026

SECRETARIAT of RABBI MENACHEM M. SCHNEERSON
the Lubavitcher Rabbi

28th of Adar I, 5725

Benzion Chaim Bernstein
28 Franklyn Gardens
Edgeware, Middlesex,
England

Sholom uBrocho,

Though much time has lapsed since we last met, as far as I can remember I was left with the understanding that after your return to England and formulation of your plans for the future, you were to let us know how much we would be able to help you with for the completion of your studies.

I hope you will let me know how everything is with you and that you will feel free to write to me with regard to the above.

With all good wishes,
Sincerely
Rabbi M. A. Hodakov

Source: The following letters are published from photocopies of the original.

SECRETARIAT of RABBI MENACHEM M. SCHNEERSON
the Lubavitcher Rabbi

By the Grace of G-d
11th of Nissan, 5725

Benzion Chaim Bernstein
83 Queen Elizabeth Walk
London N. 16, England

Greeting and Blessing:

Thank you for your letter of 27 Adar Sheni.

I was pleased to learn that Rabbi Sudak has been taking care of the loan matter, and that he will continue to do so in the future for as long as necessary, so that you needn't worry about it.

Wishing you and all yours a very happy and Kosher Pesach,

Sincerely,
Rabbi M.A. Hodakov

SECRETARIAT of RABBI MENACHEM M. SCHNEERSON
the Lubavitcher Rabbi

Elul 15, 5726

Mr. Benzion Chaim Bernstein
8 Allerton Road
London N. 16, England

Greeting and Blessing:

In response to your letter of Rosh Chodesh Elul, we have agreed to enlarge the amount of our scholarship-loan over the next six months, and we have informed Rabbi Sudak of same.

With best wishes for a Ksivo Vachasimo Tovo,

Sincerely,
Rabbi M. A. Hodakov
c.c. Rabbi N. Sudak

SECRETARIAT of RABBI MENACHEM M. SCHNEERSON
the Lubavitcher Rabbi

By the Grace of G-d
MarCheshvan 2, 5728

Mr. Benzion Bernstein
8 Allerton Road
London N. 16, England

Greeting and Blessing:

With reference to your letter of Tishrei 28, the opinion of the Rebbe א״טילש is that you should follow the advice of your principal by studying full time.

As for the financial problem, we will be able to extend further loans to you. We wish you much success in your studies.

Sincerely,
Rabbi M.A. Hodakov

SECRETARIAT of RABBI MENACHEM M. SCHNEERSON
the Lubavitcher Rabbi

By the Grace of G-d
19th of Kislev, 5729

Mr. Benzion Bernstein
8 Allerton Road
London N. 16, England

Greeting and Blessing:

In reply to your letter of Kislev 14, the Rebbe א״טילש advises that you resume studying and that you will be able to borrow the sums which will be necessary.

With best wishes for your success,

Sincerely,
Rabbi M. A. Hodakov

SECRETARIAT of RABBI MENACHEM M. SCHNEERSON
the Lubavitcher Rabbi

28th of Adar I, 5725

Benzion Chaim Bernstein
28 Franklyn Gardens
Edgeware, Middlesex,
England

Sholom uBrocho,

Though much time has lapsed since we last met, as far as I can remember I was left with the understanding that after your return to England and formulation of your plans for the future, you were to let us know how much we would be able to help you with for the completion of your studies.

I hope you will let me know how everything is with you and that you will feel free to write to me with regard to the above.

With all good wishes,
Sincerely
Rabbi M. A. Hodakov

Source: The following letters are published from photocopies of the original.

SECRETARIAT of RABBI MENACHEM M. SCHNEERSON
the Lubavitcher Rabbi

By the Grace of G-d
11th of Nissan, 5725

Benzion Chaim Bernstein
83 Queen Elizabeth Walk
London N. 16, England

Greeting and Blessing:

Thank you for your letter of 27 Adar Sheni.

I was pleased to learn that Rabbi Sudak has been taking care of the loan matter, and that he will continue to do so in the future for as long as necessary, so that you needn't worry about it.

Wishing you and all yours a very happy and Kosher Pesach,

Sincerely,
Rabbi M.A. Hodakov

SECRETARIAT of RABBI MENACHEM M. SCHNEERSON
the Lubavitcher Rabbi

Elul 15, 5726

Mr. Benzion Chaim Bernstein
8 Allerton Road
London N. 16, England

Greeting and Blessing:

In response to your letter of Rosh Chodesh Elul, we have agreed to enlarge the amount of our scholarship-loan over the next six months, and we have informed Rabbi Sudak of same.

With best wishes for a Ksivo Vachasimo Tovo,

Sincerely,
Rabbi M. A. Hodakov
c.c. Rabbi N. Sudak

SECRETARIAT of RABBI MENACHEM M. SCHNEERSON
the Lubavitcher Rabbi

By the Grace of G-d
MarCheshvan 2, 5728

Mr. Benzion Bernstein
8 Allerton Road
London N. 16, England

Greeting and Blessing:

With reference to your letter of Tishrei 28, the opinion of the Rebbe א״טילש is that you should follow the advice of your principal by studying full time.

As for the financial problem, we will be able to extend further loans to you. We wish you much success in your studies.

Sincerely,
Rabbi M.A. Hodakov

SECRETARIAT of RABBI MENACHEM M. SCHNEERSON
the Lubavitcher Rabbi

By the Grace of G-d
19th of Kislev, 5729

Mr. Benzion Bernstein
8 Allerton Road
London N. 16, England

Greeting and Blessing:

In reply to your letter of Kislev 14, the Rebbe א״טילש advises that you resume studying and that you will be able to borrow the sums which will be necessary.

With best wishes for your success,

Sincerely,
Rabbi M. A. Hodakov

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