The Rebbe stresses that while all influence must follow the paths of peace and kindness, this never permits violating Torah—especially Shabbos. One must guide with love and firmness, seek advice from G-d-fearing friends, interpret dreams positively, and continue growing in Torah and mitzvos.

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The Rebbe explains that the custom to use Calabrian esrogim follows rulings of great poskim who forbid grafted esrogim. Helping Eretz Yisrael comes not by using questionable esrogim but by strengthening Torah and mitzvos—true holiness that brings the final redemption.

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The Rebbe explains that pikuach nefesh refers solely to preserving life, not to suffering, as shown in Yoma 85a. He clarifies his note on Rambam, that “ways of Hashem” means maintaining health to serve Hashem, not imitating His attributes, and corrects a textual point in Shulchan Aruch.

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The Rebbe supports adding the daily Tehillim portion in school but advises adapting it to each grade’s level—full recitation in higher classes and only one psalm in the youngest. This ensures time for Torah studies while nurturing pure Yiras Shamayim in every student.

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The Rebbe explains that a ta’anis dibur (speech fast) does not replace a physical fast or its tzedakah substitute, as each serves a distinct purpose. He reminds that every thought, word, and deed must serve Hashem, urging continual growth in both Nigleh and Chassidus learning.

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The Rebbe advises that the local committee decide on the internal road issue, consulting elders when needed, and ensuring decisions follow Torah and peace. He stresses that public benefit outweighs private interest and urges residents to care deeply for the community’s collective needs.

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The Rebbe encourages renewed strength in Torah and mitzvos, assuring that every person has the power to overcome the yetzer hara, as taught in Tanya. Rather than sighing over weakness, one should act—since one deed surpasses a thousand sighs—and merit Hashem’s abundant blessings.

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The Rebbe advises the partners of Independent Tinware Co. to make Hashem a partner by giving 10–20% of profits to tzedakah. With this commitment and honest conduct in all business dealings, their enterprise will merit Hashem’s abundant and swift blessings for success.

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The Rebbe blesses success for the new Moroccan students and emphasizes that the scribes are full Talmidei Tomchei Tmimim, learning Nigleh, Chassidus, and davening alongside their sacred craft. Those chosen for this holy work—writing tefillin and mezuzos—bring great merit to the many.

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The Rebbe responds that if the man already knows the woman and only seeks further clarification, it isn’t necessary to meet her again. Since reliable Torah-observant friends can provide needed details, that is sufficient. By acting with holiness, he will merit blessing and success.

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