The Rebbe extends heartfelt blessings upon the birth of a grandson, emphasizing the responsibility of raising children in the path of Torah and supporting Torah education, especially as we prepare for Shavuot—when Hashem entrusted the Torah only after the Jewish people offered their children as guarantors.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/iyar/1024

Rebbe davened for the family at the Ohel and encourages a warm Jewish home, kosher mezuzahs, daily tefillin, and tzedakah before Shabbos as preparation for Hashem’s blessings.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/iyar/1023

The Rebbe blesses him on his 57th birthday with health, peace, and nachas, noting the merit of his communal work. He also sends blessings to his son, Rabbi Shalom DovBer, for continued strength in his sacred work.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/iyar/1022

Thanks the donor for their support of vital Jewish education in North Africa. The work is expanding rapidly, helping save children from losing their connection to Yiddishkeit. Encourages continued involvement, which brings blessings in return.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/iyar/1021

Acknowledges a timely donation toward expanding Jewish education in North Africa, a region long in need. Emphasizes the importance of this work, begun by the Rebbe Rayatz, and encourages continued support. Concludes with warm wishes for the donor’s son.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/iyar/1020

The Rebbe reassures the writer that he was mentioned at the Tzion and encourages him to dismiss unfounded fears and feelings of despair. He emphasizes strengthening bitachon, joy, Torah, tefillah, and tzedakah, with hope for improved health and spirit.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/iyar/1019

The Rebbe responds to someone considering coming to study by him and be among Chassidim. He advises not to rush, and suggests that for now it's better to strengthen local Torah learning and outreach, noting that spreading Chassidus may hold even greater personal and communal value than being in the Rebbe's presence.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/iyar/1018

The Rebbe advises that if possible, learning should not be entirely stopped due to heat. Even a temporary pause is discouraged, as Torah study should continue regularly.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/011/5578

The Rebbe supports the writer’s interest in connecting with the vegetarian institute. He encourages maintaining a fixed learning schedule before bedtime without it harming classroom preparation. On tefillin during Chol HaMoed, he warns against relying on merely omitting the blessing, due to strong kabbalistic objections.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/011/5577

The Rebbe emphasizes the importance of following yeshiva administration decisions, even when disagreeing. He advises respectfully sharing concerns with the hanhala and involving others if needed, but stresses that discipline and obedience are essential.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/011/5576