The Rebbe’s advice - Rabbi Chaim Wolosow

The Rebbe blesses that Mordechai Ze’ev be raised to Torah, chuppah, and good deeds, citing the Previous Rebbe on the significance of the upsherenish. In a note, he rules that etrogim in Australia may be used despite import restrictions, as the prohibition is on place, not on the fruit, and ownership remains intact.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1189

The Rebbe rejoices at the dedication of the new building timed with the start of the yeshiva year. He blesses leaders, staff, and supporters with success, noting a yeshiva shapes whole Jews and protects from harmful influences. He prays for growth, even needing a larger building soon, and a good, sweet year.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1188

he Rebbe assures he will pray at the Ohel for their son in the army and stresses daily tefillin. He advises reviewing prayers before serving as chazan on the High Holidays and immersing in the mikveh. Their donation supports discreet aid, and he blesses them with a good, sweet year.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1187

The Rebbe encourages strong trust in the Previous Rebbe’s blessing for their son’s health, noting it is certain to be fulfilled—it is only a matter of time. Firm faith eases the waiting and hastens fulfillment. He blesses the family with a good, sweet year and continued improvement for their son.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1186

The Rebbe thanks for the visit and pidyon nefesh, assuring it will be read at the Ohel. He explains Elul as a month of Divine accounting focused on good deeds, highlighting their support for Torah and chesed. He blesses them with health, success, and a good, sweet year, urging to hold chassidishe farbrengens.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1185

The Rebbe expresses joy at their organized work but notes missing participants, urging unity. He highlights the power of Chai Elul and Tishrei for spreading the Baal Shem Tov’s and Alter Rebbe’s teachings widely, especially to Yemenite and Persian Jews receptive to Chassidus. He offers support and blessings for success.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1184

The Rebbe outlines the role of Aguch: representing Anash collectively, coordinating between mosdos, and initiating new projects. He stresses not interfering in internal affairs, focusing on unity, and prioritizing work for Chai Elul, Tishrei, and Shemitah. He sends talks and blessings for a good year.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1183

The Rebbe urges efforts to bring hearts closer, especially at the start of the school term and in the days of mercy. He reflects whether the first step should come from the kohen, whose trait is love, or from the Yisrael, who honors the kohen—but stresses the goal is peace for Israel.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1182

The Rebbe advises not to leave his role as mashgiach in the old age home, since his presence ensures not only kosher food but also kosher influence on minds. With creativity he will find ways to succeed, and the great merit of this work will bring blessings, success, and nachas from his children.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1181

The Rebbe expresses hope for the son’s full recovery after surgery and encourages continued dedication to synagogue and Talmud Torah work. Citing the Previous Rebbe, he notes that caring for Jewish children brings Hashem’s blessing of true nachas from one’s own children, and extends wishes for a good, sweet year.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1180