The Rebbe’s advice - Rabbi Chaim Wolosow

The Rebbe advises that as long as they can strengthen Torah and Yiddishkeit in Paris, they should not leave, since their holy mission is to illuminate France through Torah and mitzvos. He notes this applies to all involved in Tomchei Tmimim and adds it is worthwhile to also pursue possible opportunities in Australia for the future.

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The Rebbe expresses joy at hearing her son is recovering and prays for her daughter’s full healing. He reminds that just as a mother cares for her children’s physical health, she must also guide them in spiritual health, encouraging them to build true Jewish homes through Torah and mitzvos.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/av/1155

The Rebbe blesses him with easy livelihood and urges him to make every effort for shalom bayis, stressing that difficulties are the work of the yetzer hara. He reminds that yielding, especially in mundane matters, is key, and that true peace is central to Torah and hastens the coming of Mashiach.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/av/1154

The Rebbe advises him to consult his spiritual mentor and strengthen focus by praying from a siddur, learning with an open text, and reviewing Tanya by heart. Looking at the letters of Torah and Tehillim helps dispel distraction, all to be done humbly and without arrogance. He blesses him with success in Torah and Yiras Shamayim.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/av/1153

The Rebbe urges the rav of Be’er Sheva to intensify efforts in strengthening Yiddishkeit in the city and nearby new settlements, stressing the importance of practical action. He blesses him with good news regarding his wife’s health, expresses interest in his sefer Birkat Shlomo, and sends the kuntres for Yud-Beis Tammuz.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/av/1152

The Rebbe instructs him to stop harmful fasting, eat before davening as needed under guidance, and not rely on self-mortification. While some private study is fine, he should also learn with steady partners. The Rebbe asks for reassurance and blesses him with health and success.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/av/1151

The Rebbe read his pan at the Previous Rebbe’s resting place and prays for healing. He advises, with medical permission, to ask forgiveness at the cemetery, strengthen daily Chitas and Tehillim, follow doctors’ orders, and report good news of recovery.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/av/1150

The Rebbe is surprised the final materials for the journal have not yet been received, stressing it should be published by Rosh Chodesh Elul, a time of spiritual accounting. He notes a booklet on public activism was sent separately and asks for confirmation of its receipt.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/av/1149

The Rebbe writes that leaving Eretz Yisrael is permitted only for true Torah study, and if he commits to proper conduct, it is fitting for him to come learn in Brooklyn. He should arrange the necessary papers with the yeshiva and continue keeping the daily study cycles and reviewing Chassidus by heart.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/av/1148

The Rebbe is pleased to hear all is well and encourages continued visits to acquaintances, noting that helping them materially will also open them to spiritual influence. He stresses the value of arranging farbrengens, kiddushim, or melaveh malkah gatherings, which can greatly inspire Jews to draw closer to Hashem.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/av/1147