The Rebbe’s advice - Rabbi Chaim Wolosow

The Rebbe explains that on one’s birthday, a person’s mazal is strongest, as noted in the Yerushalmi. Each year’s date renews its original spiritual energy, similar to nature’s cycles, and the Rebbeim observed birthdays privately, showing their deep inner power.

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The Rebbe advises that surgery on the left eye should be done only by an experienced specialist, with Hashem granting healing through him. Since the body reflects the soul, he urges increasing study in the inner Torah—Chassidus—for success in both spiritual and physical light.

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The Rebbe urges sharing lessons from the farbrengen to inspire others in Torah and mitzvos, given to every Jew individually at Sinai. He promises to mention them at the Rebbe’s Ohel and blesses for good news, linking Chanukah’s revealed miracle to daily inner mesirus nefesh.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5830

The Rebbe advises that if the ear surgery involves movement of a small bone and is done by a qualified specialist, it is proper to proceed, relying on two expert opinions. He blesses them with success and good news, especially in matters of Torah and mitzvos.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5829

The Rebbe warmly approves teaching Chassidus in the Kfar Chabad seminary—with the administration’s consent and suited to the students’ level. He stresses that such study brings inner vitality and influences many circles, multiplying its impact through students and their pupils.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5828

The Rebbe thanks for the good news of improved health and blesses for continued success and nachas from family. He emphasizes the power of positive thought—traacht gut vet zayn gut—and encourages guiding others with kindness and warmth, the true path of Chassidus.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5827

The Rebbe encourages remaining in one’s rabbinic position with lighter duties to satisfy health needs, noting that purposeful work aids recovery. Since his efforts benefit the community and spread Chassidus, the merit of the many will bring healing, strength, and success.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5826

The Rebbe firmly states that secular studies are a personal matter, not the school’s role, emphasizing parents’ duty to provide true Torah education as taught in Halachah and Tanya. He blesses the writer’s wife for an easy birth and advises repeating Torah Or and Likkutei Torah for deeper insight.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5825

The Rebbe urges using one’s G-d-given influence to inspire others and utilize Tishrei’s energy. He advises balanced study in Nigleh and Chassidus, channeling emotion into holiness, and acting with vigor in the mitzvah of marriage—focusing on what is essential and true success.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5824

The Rebbe advises continuing in holy education, noting its great need and future stability in Israel. He urges using talents fully, influencing fellow soldiers toward mitzvos and Chassidus, and maintaining steady Torah study in Chumash, Tehillim, Tanya, and beyond.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5823