The Rebbe’s advice - Rabbi Chaim Wolosow

The Rebbe expresses joy at the recipient’s improving health and advises not to worry about sleep if following medical guidance. He recommends keeping a kosher mezuzah near the bed and shares a teaching from the Rebbe Maharash about having Shivisi Hashem visible. He encourages checking on the religious observance of nearby neighbors and concludes with blessings for a full recovery.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/shevat/900

The Rebbe stresses the importance of health for serving Hashem, advising proper eating and sleep. He encourages teaching Chassidus with engaging introductions and supports reviewing Torah broadly, including Chassidus. He advises against fasting for a dream and emphasizes Torah study. He concludes with blessings for health and requests updates.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/shevat/899

The Rebbe shares a report from the Joint in Paris on enhancements in Fernwald’s religious education, including proper teachers, head coverings, gender separation, and increased support for religious needs. He notes that complaints may stem from a desire for an independent program and requests an update on the situation.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/shevat/898

The Rebbe joyfully congratulates the recipient on his daughter’s engagement and blesses the couple to build a home based on Torah and mitzvos. He also acknowledges the good news of his grandson’s third birthday and encloses a letter from the Previous Rebbe on the custom of upshernish. He concludes with blessings for continued good news and success.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/shevat/897

The Rebbe notes that religious kibbutzim in Eretz Yisrael plan to fully observe Shemitah. He inquires about recent rainfall's impact on crops. On delaying a bris for a larger gathering, he weighs zerizim makdimin against the mitzvah’s joy, allowing the custom. He prioritizes dividing Shas, as emphasized by the Alter Rebbe, over Mishnayos.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/shevat/896

The Rebbe thanks for the telegram and emphasizes the need for continued collaboration to uphold the Previous Rebbe’s work. He urges active involvement in strengthening Judaism and spreading Torah, especially Chassidus, and concludes with blessings.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/shevat/895

The Rebbe acknowledges receiving the pan and will read it at the Ohel, praying for blessings. He affirms that relocation to Eretz HaKodesh should proceed smoothly. In a note to Reb Avrohom, he stresses the need to "bring down the Rebbe," urging a resolution.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/shevat/894

The Rebbe shares a telegram with blessings and will pray at the Ohel on the Previous Rebbe’s yahrzeit for success and well-being. He expresses hope for good news and encloses a booklet of the Previous Rebbe’s writings.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/shevat/893

The Rebbe encourages using a speech in Louisville to stress the need for a strong religious foundation, especially for youth. He suggests documenting speeches for future use and seeking Federation support for Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch, noting that outreach efforts bring results.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/shevat/892

The Rebbe expresses shock upon hearing about a fire in the recipient’s home and shares a passage from the Tzemach Tzedek, citing a teaching that after destruction comes great blessing, as divine mercy follows strict judgment. He references additional sources and blesses the recipient to see this fulfilled, requesting updates with good news.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/shevat/891