The Rebbe’s advice - Rabbi Chaim Wolosow

The Rebbe explains that one who seeks to redeem their soul through substitutes for fasting and self-affliction is not bound by the rule of giving only a fifth of their means, for “all a person has he’ll give for his life.” He adds to consult elder Chassidim for study guidance.

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The Rebbe advises maintaining peace when praying in synagogues with different customs—compromising on tallis placement, but insisting on wearing a gartel. He also addresses candle numbers, gravestone text, and blesses for a good year.

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In response to harsh words spoken against learning Chassidus, the Rebbe advises presenting sources from the Arizal, the Baal Shem Tov, the Rebbe Rashab, and even the Vilna Gaon linking its study to the Geulah. If the rabbi disagrees, he must state it openly; otherwise, he should retract publicly. This will at least deter such statements in the future.

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: In response to a newspaper clipping, the Rebbe stresses that true influence comes not from questioning others but by personally living as a model of authentic Yiddishkeit—daily tefillah, tefillin, kashrus, and Shabbos. He urges strengthening Jewish practice openly and faithfully, shaping youth through living example.

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The Rebbe thanks for the report of recent activities and urges preparation for the upcoming festivals—Sukkos, Simchas Beis HaShoeva, Shemini Atzeres, and Simchas Torah. With three consecutive days of joy, he blesses that their efforts and impact increase with health, happiness, and success in spreading Chassidus.

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The Rebbe highlights the miraculous protection of Kfar Chabad since its founding in 1948, crediting the merit of the Rebbeim. He urges residents to strengthen peace and unity as the true vessel for Hashem’s blessings, ensuring forgiveness and revealed good.

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he Rebbe urges using the role in the IDF rabbinate not only for classification but to strengthen soldiers’ faith, especially Sephardim. He advises planning with Rabbi Zalmanov, printing a pocket guide of halachos, and stresses that soldiers must increase holiness and Torah study, particularly those in the rabbinate.

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The Rebbe explains that fear exists only through one’s thoughts, and distraction through Torah and mitzvos removes it—since even a little light drives away much darkness. He advises consulting a doctor for health and blesses for a good sealing in revealed good.

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The Rebbe reminds that a son’s travel was conditional on clear improvement in conduct; without it, remaining near his parents is truly best. He blesses that in these days of sealing, the final inscription be good in all matters, urging joy and use of talents for Klal Yisrael.

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The Rebbe blesses for a good sealing in all matters, urging joy and use of talents for Klal Yisrael. He explains that worries disturbing peace of mind are temporary and negligible compared to eternal matters, since even time itself is a creation.

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