The Rebbe’s advice - Rabbi Chaim Wolosow

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The Rebbe stresses the absolute necessity of studying Chassidus, citing strong sources, including the Arizal and Vilna Gaon. To avoid distracting thoughts in prayer, he advises limiting idle talk, praying and learning from a text, maintaining purity, giving tzedakah before Shacharis, and accepting the yoke of Heaven before Torah.

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The Rebbe affirms the custom to hold the wedding where the bride’s side wishes. He adds that true rectification comes through fully engaging the intellect in complete study of inner Torah.

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The Rebbe consoles a grieving father, urging him to strengthen his emunah in the eternal life of the soul. He explains that Torah and mitzvos done with joy—not sadness—elevate the soul, and that sadness, even bitterness, hinders this. He suggests hiring someone to say Kaddish, giving daily tzedakah in the son's merit, and checking mezuzos.

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The Rebbe encourages perseverance in the battle with the yetzer hara, emphasizing that Hashem gives every Jew the strength to overcome. He advises learning by heart select Mishnayos and Tanya, daily tzedakah before Shacharis, keeping the Chitas study schedule, and temporarily diverting the mind even from fixing the sin to ease the struggle.

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The Rebbe expresses gratitude for the establishment of a set learning schedule and urges continued growth, especially with students whose positive changes multiply when they become mashpi’im. Citing the example of a wellspring, he encourages investing inner strength into one’s students, which in turn brings increased blessings and success.

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The Rebbe outlines a personalized and balanced study schedule—deep and broad learning, halacha for daily life and Shabbos, and essential study of Chassidus daily and more on Shabbos. He advises giving tzedakah before weekday prayers, learning Chassidus before davening, and being careful with tevilas Ezra, all as means to merit success.

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The Rebbe advises consulting top medical experts regarding potential glaucoma surgery and mentions the segulah of being careful with Kiddush and Havdalah on wine. Regarding marrying the younger daughter before the elder, the Rebbe permits it if there is full and preferably documented forgiveness from the older sister, and set aside funds for her.

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The Rebbe expresses encouragement, emphasizing that even one person can achieve great things in strengthening true Yiddishkeit, even when it seems no one else is helping. He urges continued effort without being discouraged by how many others are involved and blesses for success, especially beginning from Tu B’Av.

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