The Rebbe’s advice - Rabbi Chaim Wolosow

he Rebbe thanks for good health news and urges strengthening set study, especially Chumash, Tehillim, and Tanya, as a channel for blessings. He is pained that students are turned away for lack of space and urges finding solutions. He affirms the reliability of approved Mishnayos editions and blesses all for a good year.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1199

The Rebbe rebukes his doubt, stressing that helping Jews remain faithful is a sacred mission, even if it interrupts study. Citing Chazal, he explains that when one teaches others, his own Torah gains greater light. This “bitul Torah” is itself fulfillment, refining mind and heart, bringing true success in learning and avodah.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1198

The Rebbe praises his efforts to strengthen Judaism and inspire fellow soldiers, calling it a great mission—worth his army service for this alone. He urges sharing Torah and Chassidus with comrades, blessing all soldiers as truly connected to Hashem, and extends wishes for a good, sweet year and success in his holy influence.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1197

The Rebbe explains that chassidim often joined the minyan for Borchu, Kedusha, and Torah reading, then prayed slowly with deep focus, uniting all soul powers. He encourages publicizing a sicha for Chai Elul, and blesses his dual work of raising funds for Beis Rivka while sowing spirituality, with success and a sweet year.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1196

The Rebbe praises the yeshiva’s progress and advises shifting from limiting expenses to expanding income, citing the dictum “l’chatchila ariber.” He urges proactive efforts to recruit students, not relying only on HIAS. He blesses them with great success in education and with personal blessings for a good, sweet year.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1195

The Rebbe encourages true joy in life, not only because of his directive, but as Hashem commands: “Serve Hashem with joy” in all one’s ways. He hopes the writer will serve as shaliach tzibbur on the High Holidays, stressing the importance of learning the meaning of prayers and piyyutim, and blesses him for a good year.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1194

he Rebbe expresses astonishment that the writer does not urge his son-in-law to study Chassidus, the Tree of Life and teachings of the living Torah. He stresses its absolute necessity in our times, as through it Israel will merit redemption with kindness and mercy—and if not now, when?

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1193

The Rebbe explains that Chai Elul infuses vitality into all areas of service, especially Torah. Torah without yiras Shamayim can lack life, but learning Chassidus—the “tree of life”—brings true love and awe of Hashem, giving soul to Torah study. This prepares for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, to be inscribed for a good year.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1192

The Rebbe explains that Chai Elul brings vitality into Elul, the month of accounting and preparation. Its acronyms reflect teshuva, Torah, tefillah, and tzedakah. Through learning Chassidus—linked to the birthdays of the Baal Shem Tov and Alter Rebbe—Jews infuse life into all service of Hashem and hasten the redemption.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1191

The Rebbe sends a booklet of halachic rulings and urges arranging a review in Canadian newspapers. He inquires about publishing the sicha from Shabbos Mevorchim Elul and encourages him to continue the sacred work of drawing Jews closer through Chassidus, blessing him and his family with success.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1190