The Rebbe encourages the recipient, who has not yet found a position, to use his talents specifically in the field of pure Torah education, especially in Eretz Yisrael. He advises contacting the Chabad school network there regarding a suitable position.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/017/009/6331

The Rebbe addresses the establishment of a Talmud Torah in a new location, advising to diplomatically check for local opposition and ensure all details are arranged before registration. He also emphasizes the importance of obtaining proper licensing and blesses the recipient with success.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/017/009/6336

The Rebbe addresses difficulty in prayer concentration, advising not to be discouraged but to persist. He suggests reciting a chapter of Tehillim before and after prayer, checking tefillin and mezuzot for kashrut, and giving charity daily before morning prayers.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/017/009/6323

The Rebbe responds to feelings of despair and inadequacy, explaining these are temptations of the yetzer hara and can be overcome. He advises checking tefillin and mezuzot, daily charity, and maintaining Torah study routines for spiritual strength.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/017/009/6325

The Rebbe addresses concerns about a prospective match for someone's son, emphasizing the importance of the woman's religious commitment and sincerity. He advises verifying her resolve to uphold Jewish standards and also considering other factors such as health.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/017/009/6333

The Rebbe expresses deep concern that no attention is given to graduates of Oholei Yosef Yitzchak schools regarding their continued education or livelihood. He emphasizes that the goal of Chabad education is not just knowledge, but shaping students into proper Jews connected to Hashem.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/017/009/6338

The Rebbe addresses concerns about lack of success in business, emphasizing that Hashem personally oversees every Jew's needs. He advises increasing Torah and mitzvos, especially giving charity frequently, and checking tefillin and mezuzos to ensure they are kosher.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/017/009/6324

The Rebbe encourages overcoming both real and imagined concealments with joy, increasing Torah study for oneself and others, fulfilling mitzvos beautifully, and focusing on prayer as the backbone of all mitzvos. He cites the importance of humility and the teachings of our Rebbeim.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/017/009/6327

The Rebbe responds to a long-awaited letter, offering blessings for those mentioned and guidance regarding a possible overseas religious mission. He encourages the recipient to use his educational talents and addresses concerns about his wife's health and their livelihood.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/017/009/6330

The Rebbe addresses a correspondent's struggles with livelihood and encourages him to expand both materially and spiritually. He advises humility, checking tefillin and mezuzot, and studying inner Torah, especially while engaged in sacred work like writing Sifrei Torah.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/017/009/6322