The Rebbe’s advice - Rabbi Chaim Wolosow

The Rebbe blesses the young couple on their engagement and expresses concern over a weakening in the daughter's decision to wear a sheitel, noting it reflects a broader life approach. He encourages addressing the matter with warmth and understanding, emphasizing that gentle guidance can lead to lasting impact.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/adar/934

The Rebbe thanks the recipient for his donation and highlights the urgent need to support the growing Lubavitch institutions in North Africa. These schools and programs are transforming lives and spreading Torah and Chassidus. He blesses the donor with long and meaningful life, filled with Torah, mitzvos, and Chassidic light.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/adar/933

The Rebbe advises that instead of leaving a community due to a lack of appreciation for a G-d-fearing rabbi, one should remain and influence the community to grow stronger in their observance of Torah and mitzvot. He emphasizes that success in both material and spiritual matters comes through Torah study, and strongly encourages setting fixed times for learning Chassidus, which illuminates and strengthens one’s fulfillment of mitzvot.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/adar/932

The Rebbe offers assistance in acquiring tefillin and emphasizes verifying their status. He addresses a claim that modern fire-lighting should be permitted on Shabbat, refuting it logically and historically. He explains that mitzvot are divine commands, not based on human logic, and Torah is eternal and unchanging. He encourages spreading Chassidus with joy and clarity and blesses the recipient with a kosher and joyous Pesach.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/008/5363

The Rebbe stresses that true Jewish identity is rooted in mitzvah observance. He urges focusing on positive, joyful outreach and warns against compromising Torah or engaging in empty debates. Institutions should become vibrant centers of authentic Torah.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/008/5362

The Rebbe blesses the recipient with a joyous, liberating Pesach and emphasizes that serving Hashem should guide every aspect of life. He expresses concern over the recipient’s withdrawal from communal work and urges renewed involvement, stressing that now more than ever, active effort is vital to strengthen Torah and mitzvos.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/008/5361

The Rebbe thanks Rabbi Chaim for raising $1,000 toward publishing Chassidus and will mention him and his wife at the Ohel. He emphasizes the great merit of spreading Chassidus, bringing light and joy into one’s home, and shares a story about seeing others’ strengths and one’s own shortcomings with a positive perspective.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/adar/931

The Rebbe advises covering the shul’s shortfall now and launching a fundraising drive later. Citing Vayakhel-Pekudei, he teaches that Hashem’s presence rests not in lofty plans, but in sincere, practical action—even in a physical world and challenging times.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/adar/930

The Rebbe expresses relief at the writer’s improved health and encourages strong trust in Hashem's guidance, noting that worry stems from mistakenly thinking outcomes depend on us. When one truly feels “Hashem is my shepherd,” even physical well-being is uplifted. He sends blessings for continued good health and looks forward to more good news.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/adar/929

The Rebbe expresses joy at the improvement in the writer’s wife's health and encourages continued trust in Hashem and following medical advice. He suggests saying Psalm Ya’ancha before sleep, repeating the verse “Ya’ancha” with focused intention, and concludes with a blessing for good news.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/adar/928