The Rebbe encourages strengthening the public study of Chassidus, clarifying that even a group of two or three qualifies as 'public.' With proper effort, many more can be involved. He blesses the recipient for a good and sweet year and references Rambam for further insight.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/004/elul/1166

The Rebbe encourages serving Hashem with genuine joy, not just because of instruction but as a Divine command. He advises preparing for the role of shaliach tzibbur by studying the meaning of prayers and piyutim, especially those based on Midrash, ahead of the Yamim Noraim.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/004/elul/1194

The Rebbe responds to Reb Chaim's report about organizing a farbrengen, encouraging perseverance despite initial turnout. He addresses questions regarding accepting a shechita position, advising strength and gradual improvement, and sends blessings for a good and sweet new year.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/004/elul/1212

The Rebbe acknowledges the farbrengen held on Chai Elul, highlighting its inspiration for Ahavas Yisrael, Torah, and G-d. He connects the day to the birthdays of the Baal Shem Tov and the Alter Rebbe, and extends heartfelt blessings for a good and sweet new year.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/004/elul/1211

The Rebbe acknowledges the recipient's efforts to study and spread the laws of Shemittah in Eretz Yisrael, encourages continued outreach, and requests clarification regarding a report about a statement attributed to the recipient on permitting work during Shemittah.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/004/elul/1170

The Rebbe acknowledges receiving the recipient's letter and prays for blessings during Elul. He explains that everyone is like a pauper before Hashem, Who gives gifts to all, especially in this auspicious time, and wishes the recipient a good and sweet year.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/004/elul/1168

The Rebbe writes that parents should decide on a child's name themselves. He instructs the recipient to recite Psalm 'Lamenatzeach Ya'ancha' before sleep, repeating the verse 'Ya'ancha' with intent, and blesses him and his family for a good and sweet new year in all aspects.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/004/elul/1208

The Rebbe expresses pleasure at the establishment of daily public study sessions in Shulchan Aruch and encourages that Chassidus also be studied daily, not just on Shabbos. He requests that greetings be conveyed to the group and includes a segment from a recent farbrengen.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/004/elul/1158

The Rebbe encourages the parents to strengthen their trust in the Previous Rebbe’s blessing for their son's health, assuring them that fulfillment is certain and that strong faith helps both emotionally and in hastening the blessing's realization.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/004/elul/1186

The Rebbe forwards a plea from Rabbi Raphael Baruch Toledano of Meknes, urging the establishment of a refuge in France for hundreds of Moroccan children to be educated in holiness. The Rebbe asks the recipient to inform him of discussions and opinions regarding this urgent matter.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/004/elul/1206