The Rebbe’s advice - Rabbi Chaim Wolosow

The Rebbe advises that while travel may help health, moving abroad is costly and uncertain. Relocating within Eretz Yisrael suffices to improve matters. He notes the importance of distancing from opposition to Chassidus, increasing in Torah and mitzvos, and says he will mention them at the Ohel for blessings in accordance with their needs.

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The Rebbe encourages an album of drawings of Kfar Chabad, past and present, showing its growth in spiritual and physical life. The images should be simple and true to reality, not stylized, and may be printed later as postcards or an album. Expenses will be covered, with blessings for success and Torah study.

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The Rebbe congratulates him on the forthcoming edition of Halachos Gedolos with comprehensive commentary, blessing him to expand Torah study, both great and small, Nigleh and Chassidus. He notes that granting haskamos is not the custom in Beis Harav, and shares remarks on early authorities printed in the work.

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The Rebbe stresses that living and working in Kfar Chabad benefits both the community and the individual, and difficulties or criticism should not lead to stopping the work. Instead, obstacles should be removed through peace and unity, for “love your fellow” is a vessel for great mitzvos. He blesses for harmony and a good, sweet year.

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The Rebbe suggests providing Chumash with Rashi and Tanya in Yiddish. Where not yet translated, at least explain the ideas, even if not understood fully, as Chassidus is linked to Torah Shebichtav. He promises mention at the Ohel and blessings for diligence, health, and success.

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The Rebbe notes pros and cons to changing the order of Chassidus study before “Kegavna.” Since newcomers may think davening begins there, follow the majority’s custom. In any case, the focus should be on strengthening Torah study in both Nigleh and Chassidus.

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The Rebbe advises moving on Tuesday if possible, otherwise any day but Monday or Wednesday. First bring in holy books and put up mezuzahs without a blessing; after thirty days replace one with a better one and bless. Continue daily study of Chumash, Tehillim, and Tanya.

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The Rebbe, after reading the pan at the Ohel, emphasizes that leadership is service, blesses success in fulfilling one’s mission with peace and expansiveness, and urges that it be clear he is a disciple of the Frierdiker Rebbe by spreading the wellsprings outward.

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The Rebbe blesses him on reaching 81 years with long life, health, and continued strength in tzedakah, Torah study, Tehillim, and communal learning. He explains the deeper meaning of the “third day”—a harmony of body and soul in serving Hashem—encouraging him to live with this higher service, especially in later years, with joy and peace.

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The Rebbe questions the purpose of a hurtful letter, noting that even true words can be lashon hara if without benefit. He urges sharing news of Torah growth instead and stresses replacing baseless hatred with baseless love, citing Tanya and Kuntres Hechaltzu.

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