The Rebbe responds to a question about visiting Eretz Yisrael after Sukkos during the Shemitah year, expressing uncertainty about the appropriateness. He also inquires about the recipient's son and extends blessings for a good and sweet new year.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/004/elul/1221

The Rebbe encourages efforts to publicize a booklet on halachic rulings in Canadian newspapers, stresses the importance of spreading Chassidus and its ways, and wishes success in drawing Jewish hearts closer to G-d. Blessings are extended to the recipient and his family.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/004/elul/1190

The Rebbe expresses concern over not hearing from the recipient regarding his wife's health and family matters, encourages sharing good news even when all is well, and sends blessings for material and spiritual success. He requests the distribution of attached Torah materials.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/004/elul/1161

The Rebbe advises that when choosing a kindergarten, the primary consideration should be the level of Yiras Shamayim (awe of Heaven) in the education. Other factors are secondary if the school excels in this area.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/004/elul/1169

The Rebbe acknowledges receipt of the letter and expresses satisfaction with the renewed request regarding the conference. He blesses the recipient with extraordinary success and urges him to publicize a teaching from a recent gathering as widely as possible.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/004/elul/1160

The Rebbe sends heartfelt blessings for a good and sweet new year, both materially and spiritually. He wishes the recipient great success in influencing students in Torah with awe of Heaven, and much Chassidic satisfaction from all their students.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/004/elul/1222

The Rebbe urges the recipient to inspire his son-in-law to study Chassidus, emphasizing its necessity in our generation. He describes Chassidus as the Torah of the living G-d, a tree of life through which Israel will be redeemed from exile with kindness and mercy.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/004/elul/1193

The Rebbe encourages the recipient to persist in outreach even when it seems there is no one to connect with, urges regular reporting of new institutions and their details, and suggests seeking opportunities to publish Torah and Chassidus articles locally—even in the local language.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/004/av/1129

The Rebbe writes that one should minimize self-focused thoughts, even regarding self-improvement, and instead focus on matters concerning others or on contemplating G-d. Chassidus emphasizes positive contemplation over dwelling on faults, leading to joy and fulfillment of mitzvos.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/004/av/1123

The Rebbe explains that true comfort is not only the removal of pain but its transformation into revealed good. Drawing from Tanya and stories in the Gemara, he teaches that suffering can be seen as hidden goodness, ultimately revealed as overt blessing.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/004/av/1133