This is Part 2 of “613 Books” podcast, producer Heather Dean’s interview with Chasidic scholar and educator, Rabbi Levi Shmotkin, author of “Letters for Life: Guidance for Emotional Wellness from the Lubavitcher Rebbe.”

In the universal quest for coping with the inevitable challenges that threaten our peace of mind, and after years of studying the Rebbe’s vast correspondence, conducting interviews, and sifting through the archives, Rabbi Shmotkin writes about twelve themes on emotional wellness from the Rebbe’s counsel. They are clear, sensible, and sometimes surprising tools for building a strong and resilient self despite life’s setbacks.

Drawing from 3,000 years of Jewish wisdom, the Lubavitcher Rebbe zt”l would firmly and lovingly advise each of them how to attain inner health, harmony, and wholeness. Through poignant excerpts from letters, compelling stories, and practical takeaways, Letters for Life makes the Rebbe’s wisdom accessible to all. It is an enlightening and enthralling read for any person seeking emotional equilibrium in an off-balanced world.

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Show Notes:

Featured Guest: Rabbi Levi Y. Shmotkin

Featured Book: Letters for Life: Guidance for Emotional Wellness from the Lubavitcher Rebbe

Purchase Link: Chabad.org/lettersforlife

To Purchase in Israel: https://www.sifreiorhachaim.co.il/product/letters-for-life/

To Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Life-Guidance-Emotional-Lubavitcher/dp/0826690149

Email Rabbi Shmotkin: [email protected]

Visit the website: https://Lettersforlife.info

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About the Lubavitcher Rebbe: The Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of righteous memory, is widely considered the most influential rabbi in modern history. His influence transcended sectarian and geographic borders, with people from all walks of life seeking his wisdom, comfort, and counsel. As the seventh leader of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, he personally mentored hundreds of thousands through meetings and correspondence. The Rebbe advised world leaders and influential figures including Robert F. Kennedy, Yitzchak Rabin, Menachem Begin, and Benjamin Netanyahu.

For more information, visit: https://TheRebbe.org