The Rebbe discusses why a sea embankment may not qualify as a partition according to the Alter Rebbe. He advises against publishing a manual on Eruvin in America, warning it could lead to halachic breaches, and provides deep insights into the nature of Rabbinic mitzvos

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/005/6084

The Rebbe provides tactical guidance to the management of Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim in Lod, discussing the dispatching of fundraising emissaries (Shadarim), the importance of inter-institutional coordination, and the need for better tourist engagement to turn visits into practical support.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/006/6087

The Rebbe clarifies the halachic requirement for Chazaras HaShatz, ruling that if six people have not yet prayed, the full repetition is performed. He explains a typographical error in the Sha'arei Teshuva and emphasizes the importance of the three daily study quotas of Chumash, Tehillim, and Tanya.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/006/6086

The Rebbe advises the Kfar Chabad committee against opening a meat cannery to ensure the village maintains its spiritual autonomy and high Kashrus standards. He also urges the formation of a workers' cooperative and preparation for the upcoming Shemittah year.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/006/6085

The Rebbe addresses a dilemma where the **mind approves** of a marriage proposal but the **heart resists**. He explains that in **Shidduchim**, the heart's feelings are more than secondary; there must be at least a glimmer of **attraction** or the potential for it to develop, otherwise, the heart's dissent must be taken seriously.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/005/6083

The Rebbe expresses great surprise that a student had not begun wearing **Tefillin** two months before his Bar Mitzvah. He cites the explicit directive of the **Friediker Rebbe**, emphasizing that because we follow his rulings as the local authority, this practice is a binding obligation.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/005/6082

The Rebbe warns against the trap of **spiritual complacency** following a successful visit or gathering. Using the metaphor of **plowing and sowing**, he explains that inspiration is only the beginning; significant labor is required afterward to ensure a **tangible harvest** of practical Mitzvos in daily life.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/005/6081

The Rebbe strongly rebukes a writer for claiming their efforts yielded no results, labeling such a pessimistic outlook as **ingratitude toward Heaven**. He explains that every action in **holiness** has a lasting impact and that one must focus on the **Divine mission** rather than personal feelings of success.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/005/6078

The Rebbe advises that translations for youth should not be literal, as this hinders engagement. He emphasizes maintaining uniform illustrations across different language editions to stress global unity and encourages the recipient to increase his personal study of Chassidus.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/005/6075

The Rebbe addresses a student on his birthday, stressing that Torah study must be paired with Yiras Shamayim and actual performance. He warns against the "self-deception" of using intellectual excuses to ignore the instructions of Yeshiva faculty, noting that even the greatest minds must avoid such traps.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/005/6074