The Rebbe’s advice - Rabbi Chaim Wolosow

The Rebbe expresses surprise that no mention was made of Lag BaOmer preparations, especially regarding local activities in Jerusalem. While visits to Meron are valued, the Rebbe emphasizes the greater impact of reaching the many who remain in the city. He encourages planning meaningful events on-site and looks forward to hearing of such efforts.

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The Rebbe highlights the opportunity to strengthen Yiddishkeit even in a secretarial role, emphasizing that every action can serve Hashem. He encourages using this position to influence others positively and notes the special merit of giving tzedakah before candle lighting.

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The Rebbe, through his secretary, thanks the Beis Rivkah students for their Maos Chitim donation, blesses them with success in their studies and conduct, and encourages them to be living examples of Torah observance, inspiring others to follow in their path.

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The Rebbe expresses great pleasure upon hearing about the girls' summer camp, emphasizing its unique potential to influence youth spiritually and physically during vacation time, more than during the school year. He advises not to change the camp’s name once publicized and encourages further promotion in local educational institutions.

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The Rebbe sent a telegram with blessings to the participants of the second national convention of Tzeirei Agudas Chabad in Israel, encouraging them to expand their efforts to spread Torah and Chassidus, awaken Jewish identity, and thereby hasten the coming of Mashiach.

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The Rebbe responds to an editorial suggestion, defending his deliberate use of a less common version referencing food purity in Egypt. He explains that uncommon variants often reflect deeper intent and clarity, not error, and that changing them risks distorting the message—especially in light of contemporary challenges to kashrus in Eretz Yisrael.

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The Rebbe addresses doubts about tradition and Torah, emphasizing that scientific proofs are weaker than those for Torah, and such questions often stem from the yetzer hara. True commitment comes from faith and courage not to fear mockery. He urges strengthening in daily learning and turning to a local rabbi for practical halachic questions.

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The Rebbe offers blessings for healing, advises medical follow-up with updated treatments, checking tefillin and mezuzahs, and giving tzedakah. He encourages the husband to deepen his connection to Chassidus both in study and practice, seeing the letter as Divine Providence for spiritual growth.

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The Rebbe thanks for conveying regards to Anash in Jerusalem and emphasizes that just as Hashem's words create action, a person's heartfelt words can also inspire real impact—especially when spoken sincerely and with intent to influence positively.

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The Rebbe responds to a question about sudden distance in a relationship, explaining that true causes are often spiritual, possibly due to a lapse in modesty. He urges honest self-reflection and sincere teshuvah, which brings healing and success, along with practical steps like giving tzedakah before prayer.

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