The Rebbe instructs to distribute Chanukah money as in previous years, including students in cases of doubt. He emphasizes correcting printing errors in texts and requests detailed reports on Yud Kislev farbrengens and gatherings, especially in Kfar Chabad.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/003/5933

The Rebbe conveys warm mazal tov on the birth of a son, blessing his parents with peace and health. Regarding the child’s name, he advises that the parents choose together, trusting their decision, with a blessing for long life and good years.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1295

The Rebbe offers guidance for restoring shalom bayis through practical steps—checking mezuzos, giving tzedakah before candle lighting, and thoughtful compromise. He stresses public Torah learning and a chassidic farbrengen as vessels for blessing and harmony.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1294

The Rebbe responds compassionately, encouraging patience and positive influence rather than bitterness in guiding children and grandchildren. He stresses gentle persistence, heartfelt words, and educating a future kalah in Jewish living, assuring that trust in Hashem brings both spiritual and material blessing.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1293

The Rebbe thanks the recipient for the seforim sent to his library and blesses him ahead of Yud Kislev. He emphasizes that Chassidus belongs to all Jews and that spreading its wellsprings hastens the coming of Moshiach, bringing blessing spiritually and materially.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1292

The Rebbe outlines a clear framework for managing Chabad institutions: internal autonomy with accountability, unified external representation through Agudas Chabad, and oversight grounded in achdus. He stresses active responsibility and rejects passivity in times of need.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1291

The Rebbe asks that a Chanukah farbrengen be held with yeshiva students who study a full seder in Chassidus, and that each receive Chanukah gelt in his name. The gesture emphasizes encouragement, connection, and personal care for spiritual growth.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1290

Focusing on bar-mitzvah origins, the Rebbe contrasts reason-based growth with halacha from Sinai, teaching that entry into mitzvos must begin with mesiras nefesh. True chinuch is not guided only by intellect, but by self-sacrifice for Torah and mitzvos.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1289

The Rebbe highlights the profound spiritual success of Tomchei Temimim yeshivos while warning of severe financial strain. He calls for support of Rabbi Yosef Weinberg’s mission, stressing chinuch, Torah with yiras Shamayim, and mesiras nefesh as the foundation of Jewish continuity.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1288

The Rebbe urges support for Rabbi Yosef Weinberg on his mission for Tomchei Temimim. Despite great spiritual success, financial hardship threatens the yeshivos. Strengthening Torah, yiras Shamayim, and chinuch is vital, especially in ikvesa d’Meshicha.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1287