The Rebbe’s advice - Rabbi Chaim Wolosow

The Rebbe directs him to related sources in Basi LeGani on the meaning of “tzava,” urging interpretation on a higher spiritual plane, not a lower one. True understanding comes through effort—finding the “beginning in the end,” as service itself is both the start and goal.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/003/5888

The Rebbe stresses that a farbrengen is only the planting—true results depend on follow-up, especially for first-time participants and protecting them from negative influence. He blesses the son’s entry into cheder with success, purity, and future redemption.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/003/5887

The Rebbe explains that all obstacles to diligent Torah study are tactics of the yetzer hara, unchanged by place. The true test is personal will. The very demands made of him show he has the ability, and he is urged to add in Nigleh and Chassidus.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/003/5886

The Rebbe sends a booklet on Yud-Tes Kislev for outreach, stressing the need—especially in our confused generation—to guide seekers toward Torah and mitzvos, which uplift individuals and families. He blesses him with success in strengthening Yiddishkeit and in all personal matters.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5874

The Rebbe advises first trying a supportive belt despite differing medical opinions, then firmly addresses irregularities in the student’s conduct and expectations at Tomchei Tmimim, urging full correction going forward and steady improvement, as taught in Tanya.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5873

The Rebbe praises his activities in spreading Chassidus and strengthening Yeshivas Toras Emes, urges greater, ever-rising efforts as we approach Kislev—Rosh Hashanah of Chassidus—and adds brief guidance about customs in reciting a maamar and about the age of chinuch.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5872

The Rebbe emphasizes using every opportunity to strengthen Judaism and guide seekers to life’s true purpose. By teaching Torah and mitzvot, one sustains the individual, the home, and the community, while contributing to the broader success of Jewish endeavors.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5874

The Rebbe emphasizes carefully navigating differing medical opinions, first trying a support belt before additional treatment. He stresses proper preparation, discipline, and intention, and that personal conduct should be orderly, clear, and positively influence others.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5873

The Rebbe encourages greater growth in spreading Chassidus and elevating Torah efforts, emphasizing the unique holiness of Kislev and Yud Kislev as the “Rosh Hashanah of Chassidus,” and offering practical direction on custom and education.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5872

The Rebbe explains that the significance of Tishrei lies in the service of baalei teshuvah, contrasting it with the joy of tzadikim in other times. He emphasizes careful dissemination of Chassidus, the meaningfulness of divine reward, and the preparation of Torah material for Rosh Chodesh Kislev.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5871