The Rebbe’s advice - Rabbi Chaim Wolosow

The Rebbe advises focusing on positive action, not overthinking motives. Deepening ties with Chassidim and adopting Chassidic practices, like growing a beard, will help internalize the path. He encourages joining the Yud-Beis–Yud-Gimmel Tammuz farbrengen and sends blessings for success.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/011/5568

The Rebbe expresses confidence in the recipient's support for the Rebbe Rayatz’s institutions, especially the refugee aid in Europe witnessed firsthand during his visit. He encourages timely assistance and thanks him warmly for his efforts, concluding with a blessing for a speedy recovery.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/nissan/992

The Rebbe thanks the donors and organizers in Fall River for their Maos Chitim contribution, emphasizing that helping others before Pesach brings merit for personal and collective redemption. He blesses them with all good, materially and spiritually.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/nissan/991

The Rebbe encourages the recipient to stay strong, recall past miracles, and influence others with the warmth of Torah and Chassidus. He expresses confidence in better days ahead and sends blessings for good news.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/nissan/990

The Rebbe expresses joy at the improvements mentioned and encourages continued trust in Hashem’s goodness. He suggests the health concern may stem from nerves and recommends consulting a doctor. A chassid, he writes, must be healthy in body and soul to fulfill his mission. He ends with a blessing for good news.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/nissan/989

The Rebbe reflects on life’s hardships, noting that pain is often beyond our control but how we respond makes a difference. Citing the Rambam and teachings of Chassidus, he encourages cultivating inner joy even in difficulty. Through learning and perspective, one can ease emotional burdens and open the path for revealed good. He ends with blessings for improvement and requests to be informed of good news.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/nissan/988

The Rebbe notes he has long protested the widespread but mistaken practice of not answering "Amen" to the actual Birkat HaGomel blessing. Instead, people respond only with "Mi sheg’malcha," which he finds surprising and improper.

The Rebbe notes he has long protested the widespread but mistaken practice of not answering "Amen" to the actual Birkat HaGomel blessing. Instead, people respond only with "Mi sheg’malcha," which he finds surprising and improper.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/nissan/987

The Rebbe urges the recipient to reveal his inner Chassid in outward conduct, as the Rebbe Rayatz envisioned. Doing so will inspire his children to be Chassidim openly too. The Rebbe emphasized this blessing publicly so it would be strengthened by the community's response.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/nissan/986

The Rebbe blesses the recipient for a kosher and joyous Pesach and urges increased influence on others in holiness. He highlights Pesach as the beginning of geirus and true freedom—from the yetzer hara—and notes that eating matzah strengthens emunah. A kuntres is enclosed, emphasizing that the physical nourishment of Pesach deepens faith.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/nissan/985

The Rebbe reassures the writer to trust fully in Hashem’s guidance and not waste energy on worry. Since the Rebbe Rayatz already gave him a blessing, it will certainly be fulfilled. He encourages choosing confidence and joy over anxiety, as problems will be resolved with Hashem’s help. He ends with blessings for a joyful and kosher Pesach.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/nissan/984