The Rebbe critiques neglecting primary duties for unrelated matters, likening it to a sick person refusing medicine. He warns of disorder, urges proper focus, expresses hope for redemption, and acknowledges receiving a sefer.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/014/004/5009

The Rebbe warns against the Yetzer Hara’s tactic of instilling despair over spiritual shortcomings, urging persistence in Torah and mitzvos despite past failures. He encourages strengthening one's resolve, seeking guidance in Chassidus and Tanya, and maintaining daily Tehillim, assuring that with effort, success will come.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/014/004/5011

The Rebbe acknowledges the yeshiva’s expansion, urging growth in students and leadership. He blesses their success and prays their wish for a son named Yosef Yitzchok is soon fulfilled, to raise him as a Chassid and Torah scholar.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/014/004/5015

Whether to formalize the engagement with a contract or kinyan depends on local custom. The Rebbe stresses setting the wedding date, the groom’s spiritual preparation, and not delaying the wedding. He blesses them to build a Chassidic home with material and spiritual success.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/014/004/5014

The Rebbe calms the writer, advising that his concern involves a Torah obligation and should be discussed precisely with a Rabbi. The Rebbe warns against stringencies that may lead to leniencies elsewhere and gives a blessing, looking forward to good news.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/014/004/5013

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/014/004/5012

The Rebbe advises setting manageable Torah study times and progressing gradually, especially after a break in learning. He recommends finding a study partner for consistency and encourages persistence, emphasizing that desire leads to success. He also advises giving tzedakah daily and reciting Tehillim after davening.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/014/004/5004

The Rebbe expresses frustration over indulgence in bodily matters, lack of unity, and avoidance of responsibility, urging Chasidim to focus on their surroundings and actively spread Torah and Mitzvahs. He emphasizes the sacrifices of the holy Rebbeim and the urgency of acting as Mashiach is near, concluding with a blessing.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/014/004/5005

The Rebbe advises against moving to the U.S., encouraging meaningful action and commitment to settling locally. He stresses the importance of self-reliance, hard work, and the saying that effort leads to success. The Rebbe expresses surprise at the lack of mention of gatherings during Yud-Tes Kislev and Hanukkah, concluding with a blessing.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/014/004/5006

The Rebbe objects the sefer "Torat Masei Breishit" for its inaccuracies, advises seeking medical specialists for a girl with epilepsy, and discusses traditional practices in "Mi Shebeirach," for women, emphasizing not specifying limb numbers due to differing Talmudic opinions.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/014/004/5007