The Rebbe’s advice - Rabbi Chaim Wolosow

The Rebbe joyfully shares that the printing of the Rebbe Rayatz’s maamarim, a project first proposed in 5705, has begun. The first volume (summer 5709) was just received from the bindery, and he hopes further volumes will follow soon. The sefer and a public affairs booklet were sent separately.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/av/1139

The Rebbe responds to a family dispute about moving to Eretz Yisrael by sharing the Tzemach Tzedek’s message: one should create Eretz Yisrael where they are. He mentions praying for the family at the Ohel and asks for updates and confirmation of receiving recent materials.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/av/1138

The Rebbe welcomes the Likkutei Dinim and praises its goal of raising awareness for often-neglected halachos and minhagim. He encourages practical observance and notes both the consequences of neglect and the great reward for keeping even the “lighter” mitzvos.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/av/1137

The Rebbe advises Agudas Chabad to present the work of Anash in Eretz Yisrael to key donors, even without making direct requests. He also recommends assisting Mrs. Levi of the French Joint, who has previously helped Anash and may do so again, especially as she seeks to arrange her father’s settlement in Israel.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/av/1136

he Rebbe questions the benefit of sending a representative from Kfar Chabad during this sensitive time and prefers written communication. He advises welcoming upcoming funders from abroad, presenting the village’s needs—especially for Shemitah—through coordinated representation, and emphasizing unity and the importance of their support.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/av/1135

Rebbe explains the deeper meaning of נחמה בכפליים—not just removing suffering, but seeing how the suffering itself was hidden good. He contrasts Rabbi Akiva’s “this too is for the good” with Nachum Ish Gamzu’s deeper perspective that the hardship itself was the good. He blesses recipient to merit this higher level of revealed good and true comfort.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/av/1133

The Rebbe highlights the Divine Providence in the writer’s late donation, noting it was inspired from Above, similar to thoughts implanted from Heaven. He encourages not only maintaining but increasing good practices, especially in tzedakah, linking it to the merit of Tu B’Av and the principle of ma’alin bakodesh.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/av/1132

Rebbe praises the author's innovative approach to preventing immunity to medications and expresses surprise it hasn't been widely adopted. He notes the use of outdated data and suggests focusing on the most current findings. Though not his field, Rebbe offers observations and blesses the writer with success in medical research and holy education.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/012/5677

The Rebbe expresses surprise at the rarity and brevity of the writer’s letters and urges more frequent and detailed reports. He stresses the importance of proper nusach in davening, especially given the writer’s knowledge of Chassidus, and suggests increasing Nusach Ari siddurim and setting one on the amud to encourage acceptance without conflict.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/012/5676

The Rebbe acknowledges the good news of daily Minyanim and encourages further growth in the shul. He clarifies that if it is a Lubavitcher shul, there should be no doubt that the nusach should follow Chabad. The lack of Lubavitch siddurim, if present, should be resolved by the leadership. He references the Alter Rebbe’s careful selection of nusach and advises consulting the shul’s rabbi.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/012/5675