The Rebbe’s advice - Rabbi Chaim Wolosow

The Rebbe notes that Chai Elul, birthdays of the Baal Shem Tov and Alter Rebbe, brings vitality into all aspects of Elul—teshuvah, Torah, tefillah, and gemilus chasadim, as reflected in its acronyms. He extends heartfelt blessings to him and his family for a good and sweet year in both gashmiyus and ruchniyus.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1210

The Rebbe thanks for the update on the Shepparton yeshiva and advises not to move to Melbourne until student numbers suffice, as one doesn’t leave a beis midrash before a new one is ready. A teacher’s talents should remain for the yeshiva unless no conflict arises. He blesses them with a good, sweet year.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1209

The Rebbe relates that naming a child is the parents’ decision, as stated by the Frierdiker Rebbe. He advises saying Psalm 20 (“Lamenatzeach”) before sleep, repeating the verse “Ya’ancha” with intent. He will read the pan at the Ohel and blesses the family with a good and sweet new year materially and spiritually.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1208

The Rebbe praises his efforts in lectures and mitzvos, but warns that vague terms like “Israeli consciousness” risk obscuring Torah and being misused to distance Jews from faith, as seen with “Zion/Jerusalem” in secular contexts. He urges clarity and firm boundaries, with hope for redemption soon. Concludes with blessings for a good and sweet year.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5766

The Rebbe praises his efforts in lectures and mitzvos, but warns that vague terms like “Israeli consciousness” risk obscuring Torah and being misused to distance Jews from faith, as seen with “Zion/Jerusalem” in secular contexts. He urges clarity and firm boundaries, with hope for redemption soon. Concludes with blessings for a good and sweet year.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5766

The Rebbe thanks for updates on Chai–Yud Tes Elul and blesses the newborn Yosef Yitzchak to be raised to Torah, chuppah, and good deeds. He repeats blessings for a sweet new year and comments on not altering nusach habracha, citing Ketzos HaShulchan, Sefer Eretz Yisrael, and minhag Chabad practices.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5765

The Rebbe stresses that time lost cannot be regained; even if another leader might be better, he must act now with energy, since inner resolve and Zechus Harabbim give strength. In Elul, when Hashem is “in the field,” every effort is multiplied. He blesses him with success and a good, sweet new year.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5764

The Rebbe acknowledges his letter and urges not only fixed times but “kvius benefesh” in Chassidus, influencing others as well—Zechus Harabbim will assist. He blesses him as he prepares to build a Jewish home. The Rebbe also notes halachic sources regarding the tefillin measurement of two fingerbreadths without the titura.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5763

The Rebbe advises seeking consultation with leading heart specialists, including those visiting Eretz Yisrael, to decide about surgery. Regarding disclosing his condition in a shidduch, he should consult a local Rav. He urges him to keep the daily Chitas study, with a blessing for successful healing.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5762

The Rebbe explains that Tefillin represent “mochin,” with Rabbeinu Tam’s linked to “mochin d’Abba,” connected to Penimiyus HaTorah. Their rectification is twofold: setting fixed study in Hilchos Tefillin and adding a regular shiur in Chassidus. With both, Hashem will grant true success.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5761