The Rebbe’s advice - Rabbi Chaim Wolosow

The Rebbe asks for reliable details about the wedding connected with the Sichah “S'mach Tis'mach” (5657), including customs, events, and words spoken at the time. He requests sources, names of those who recalled or witnessed them, and stresses the public benefit of this information.

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The Rebbe thanks the writer for good news and responds promptly, emphasizing that Tishrei is the “general month” influencing the entire year. Every good deed now brings lasting blessings. He encourages dedication to Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim of New Haven as their unique mission, carried out with joy and health.

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The Rebbe replies regarding funds for publishing Ilan HaBaal Shem Tov, explaining that local funds are limited even for printing Chabad Chassidus. Nevertheless, since the request came from the writer, a symbolic donation is enclosed. The Rebbe also requests copies of the author’s books for his library.

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The Rebbe responds to one who maintained Yiddishkeit for 50 years in a small town, urging that real observance means daily living by Torah, not only temple visits or donations. He encourages genuine commitment for oneself and one’s children, adding that it’s never too late to begin anew.

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The Rebbe replies regarding the writer’s Yom Kippur experience, referencing the Tzemach Tzedek’s responsum. He advises increasing Torah study, meticulous mitzvah observance, and regular learning of Chassidus—the “Tree of Life” that nourishes soul and body—and giving daily charity before prayer.

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The Rebbe acknowledges the letter and says he will mention the writer and family at the Rebbe Rayatz’s Ohel. He blesses them with peace of mind, prosperity, and growth in Torah and mitzvos. In response to a query about R. Yeshaya Doktor, he cites sources in Beis Rebbe and Shu”t Tzemach Tzedek.

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The Rebbe warmly blesses Rabbi Moshe Yitzchak for starting a weekly Gemara class, encouraging success in both depth and attendance. He advises beginning with tractate Megillah—short, practical, and inspiring—and explains its inner link to revealing holiness in the world through Torah study.

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The Rebbe advises that one should strive to daven with purity and, given the great holiness of tefillin, certainly put on Rabbeinu Tam’s. Regarding whether a non-wearer may write them, opinions differ, but ideally they should be written by one who does. The Rebbe adds a blessing for success.

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The Rebbe advises against joining rabbinic courts or halachic cooperation with rabbis or synagogues that deviate from halachah—such as lacking proper mechitzah or using microphones on Shabbos. He urges firmness in true Torah standards, not compromise for acceptance or livelihood.

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On the eve of Yom Kippur, before traveling to the Rebbe’s holy resting place, the Rebbe acknowledges receiving Rabbi Ephraim Eliezer Hakohen’s letter and praying for him there. He notes the day’s atonement power and blesses for joy, unity, and the coming of redemption.

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