The Rebbe’s advice - Rabbi Chaim Wolosow

The Rebbe sends several letters for him to review and possibly clarify further, and asks which class and subjects studied the Previous Rebbe’s maamarim that summer (5711). He blesses him with success in influencing his students and surroundings.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/av/1146

The Rebbe discourages students from leaving Eretz Yisrael for studies in America, stressing their greater growth can be achieved locally and warning against motives of prestige. He emphasizes their responsibility to strengthen Yiddishkeit in the Land, where there is immense need and opportunity, and urges them to remain and contribute as future teachers and guides.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/av/1145

The Rebbe encourages her to strengthen dedication in teaching, which brings Hashem’s blessings. He regrets that vacation time wasn’t used to engage students in Torah and urges future efforts, especially on Shabbos and Yomim Tovim, noting nothing stands in the way of true will.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5700

The Rebbe urges maintaining contact with students during vacations, encourages him to take exams despite doubts, and advises relying on collective decisions in school matters. He blesses him with success in communal and personal affairs.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5699

The Rebbe suggests her discomfort may be age-related and advises consulting her doctor, noting treatments can ease the condition and knowing the cause will calm her. He adds that he will mention her and her daughter at the Previous Rebbe’s resting place and reminds of the custom to give tzedakah before lighting candles.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5698

The Rebbe supports older students teaching younger ones, as it boosts diligence and connection, though suitability must be assessed individually. He also advises personal discussions to enhance farbrengens and spreading Chassidus.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5697

The Rebbe acknowledges receipt of a pidyon nefesh but expresses shock at the harsh wording used, questioning the need for such severity and objecting to disturbing the Previous Rebbe in Heaven over it.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/av/1144

The Rebbe assures that abundant mercy is available; it requires proper vessels, chiefly a shul uniting Torah and prayer. He urges the leaders to contribute their part, even a little, as then Hashem provides the rest. As a head activist, he should also inspire others to act, and Hashem will grant success.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/012/5696

The Rebbe highlights the value of spreading Chassidus in Yiddish, enclosing a Tanya and a children’s talk that present deep ideas simply. Like a small mirror reflecting the whole, these teachings contain the essence. He blesses that knowledge of Hashem spread until “all shall know Me.”

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/012/5695

The Rebbe blesses that as we enter Elul, when we daily ask “One thing I ask of Hashem,” the inner unity of every Jew be revealed, reaching the soul’s deepest level, the yechidah, which is the vessel for Hashem’s blessings. He concludes with wishes for a good inscription and sealing.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/012/5694