The Rebbe’s advice - Rabbi Chaim Wolosow

Extends blessings for a sweet new year, acknowledges received writings, and clarifies that the Alter Rebbe’s dispute was not with R. Shlomo of Karlin, who died earlier, but possibly the Kozhnitzer Maggid. Notes omissions in Archei Kabbalah and the author’s unusual editorial choices, while valuing the work for promoting study of inner Torah.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5772

Standing at the threshold of the new year, reflection shows that Israel’s survival has never depended on power, land, or culture, but solely on Torah and mitzvos. Assimilation and compromise endanger our essence, while our uniqueness—living as “a kingdom of priests and a holy nation”—is our true strength and mission.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5771

Guidance that inspiration from Above must be anchored in Torah and mitzvos to last. The evil inclination resists in many ways, but awareness of its source strengthens resolve. Encouragement to maintain a Torah and Chassidus study schedule, with blessings for success and good news.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5770

Acknowledgment of the convention report with blessings for success in implementing its decisions with continued inspiration. Entering the new year, may increased divine light grant strength, health, and blessing. Suggestion: publish a periodic booklet featuring activities and convention highlights.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5769

A dream involving the late mother prompts checking whether the burial was performed properly (ensuring no autopsy was done) and examining the mezuzot in her home.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5768

The Rebbe discusses a new possibility to resolve Kfar Chabad’s housing issue through foreign-currency loans with government guarantees and mortgages to secure investments. If viable, suitable lenders may be found. The Rebbe seeks an opinion and adds words of encouragement on Divine Providence before the new year.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5767

The Rebbe, though satisfied in part, reminds that “good is good, but better is expected.” Temimim must be true “lamps to illuminate,” serving as role models in Chassidus, prayer, nigleh, and derech eretz, influencing their peers. He awaits good news and blesses them with success in Torah and yiras Shamayim.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/001_tishrei/1224

The Rebbe blesses him for a good, sweet year with success in studies and yiras Shamayim. Regarding travel, since Divine Providence placed him in Australia to spread Chassidus, he should continue this work, at least in part, and later seek other roles. Even imperfect intent still brings true benefit.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1223

The Rebbe blesses him for the new year with ksiva v’chasima tova for a good and sweet year in gashmiyus and ruchniyus, great success with his students in spreading Torah with yiras Shamayim, and abundant Chassidishe nachas from all his children, in peace of body and soul.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1222

The Rebbe will read his pan at the Ohel before Rosh Hashanah. Regarding visiting Eretz Yisrael after Sukkos, he questions the appropriateness in a Shemitah year. He also inquires about his son, following earlier discussions, and concludes with blessings for a good and sweet year in gashmiyus and ruchniyus.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1221