The Rebbe answers two classic questions: the Nazir is called a sinner despite his restraint, as explained in Tosafot (Ta'anit 11a); and “empty” Jews being full of mitzvot refers to their status relative to others, not in absolute terms.
https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/010/5503

The Rebbe answers two classic questions: the Nazir is called a sinner despite his restraint, as explained in Tosafot (Ta'anit 11a); and “empty” Jews being full of mitzvot refers to their status relative to others, not in absolute terms. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/010/5503

5503 - Resolving Apparent Contradictions in Chazal

To date there are 30 volumes of the Rebbe’s correspondence (Igros Kodesh) that have been published. In the Rebbe's correspondence one sees his scholarship, concern for every individual, and the communal projects which he pioneered. This podcast is a recording from our daily studies in these letters.

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5503 - Resolving Apparent Contradictions in Chazal

5503 - Resolving Apparent Contradictions in Chazal