The Rebbe’s advice - Rabbi Chaim Wolosow

The Rebbe thanks Montreal Tzach for their report, stressing the need to use the fresh impact of camp for education and outreach as the school year begins. He blesses the counselors for success in spreading Yiddishkeit and Chassidus, assured of reward and continued growth.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/001/5781

The Rebbe strongly rejects despair and excuses for inaction, urging continued efforts regardless of challenges. Success is granted from Above, especially in our times, and one must focus on real activities, not complaints—then the causes for discouragement will fade.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/001/5780

The Rebbe stresses the wedding as a foundation for eternal blessing and encourages proper conduct in Torah study customs. He advises consulting a doctor regarding reading difficulties, using individual strengths for growth, and giving daily tzedakah before prayer.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/001/5779

The Rebbe stresses that one who harmed a Chabad student in holy education must ask forgiveness publicly, as required in Torah. The matter should be resolved before Yom Kippur, in line with the Mishnah at the end of Yoma.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/001/5778

The Rebbe advises resolving disputes about hosting guests by following a halachic authority. Beyond hosting, one should share Hashem’s greatness through Chassidus, for to inspire others we must deepen our own knowledge—empowered by the mission of spreading the wellsprings.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/001/5778

The Rebbe stresses that one who harmed a Chabad student in holy education must ask forgiveness publicly, as required in Torah. The matter should be resolved before Yom Kippur, in line with the Mishnah at the end of Yoma.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/001/5777

Refers to sources on Torah reading during a public fast day, noting varied customs regarding the Tochacha. In the local synagogue, the baal koreh ascends without being called by name and recites both blessings before and after the reading.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5776

Expresses shock at a ticket purchased for travel on a ship run entirely by Jews desecrating Shabbat publicly. Highlights the grave issue of chillul Shabbat and chillul Hashem, stresses the duty to respectfully dissuade such actions, and rejects leniencies based on misunderstanding ship operations.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5775

Clarifies issues of paying for excess baggage, proper blessings when seeing the Land, rejecting claims that 1948 altered halacha, and noting missed opportunities for tithing and added holiness. Concludes with a wish that love for the Land inspire fulfilling the charge to “make here Eretz Yisrael.”

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5774

Advises not to argue with those who mock Judaism, as it stems from emotion and disappointment rather than intellect. Instead, gently suggest keeping traditions even out of doubt, explaining this is not hypocrisy—since every Jew’s inner soul truly desires mitzvah observance.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5773