The month of Nissan is a time of freedom from not only physical slavery but also emotional turmoil, and this letter from Rosh Chodesh Nissan 1973 captures the connection between Pesach and liberation from worry and doubt. The class discusses strategies the Rebbe shared over the years to remove worry from our lives. Iggros Volume 28 Pg 175

What's the right way to tell someone they're totally wrong? In this letter the Rebbe responds to complaints about aggressive Farbrengen tactics and, in light of this, the class collects advice from our Rabbeim on how and when to apply Chassidishe rebuke to our neighbors. Iggros Volume 28 Pg 79.

Is there a problem with becoming a vegetarian or adopting other restrictive diets? In this letter the Rebbe addresses this question, and the class discusses the Halachic and Hashkafic implications of both eating and abstaining from meat. Iggros Volume 28 Pg 210

The Rebbe's opinion on adoption is controversial, subtle, and ultimately unclear. Starting from two letters written in 1973, this class launches into a broad survey of the Rebbe's written opinions on adoption, with the intent of creating a more comprehensive understanding of his Shita. Iggros Volume 28 Pg 21, Pg 80.

The Rebbe writes to a Chosid interested in joining the freemasons, and explains his opinion on secret societies at large. The class explores the Halachic and Hashkafic implications of participation in various cults, secret societies, and modern practices (such as yoga) that derive from other religions. Iggros Volume 28 Pg 159

In this letter the Rebbe teaches a Chosid how to write a letter to him. The class explores possible reasons for the Rebbe's instructions, surveys other bits of letter-writing advice that the Rebbe gave out over the years. Iggros Volume 28 Pg 137.

Do Chassidim need to see or speak with the Rebbe physically in order to have a relationship with him? Today's letter hints at an answer to this pressing question, and the class explores the Rebbe's overarching opinion on how a Chosid can connect with a Rebbe without meeting in-person. Iggros Volume 28 Pg 15

Is it permissible to induce labor in non-life-threatening circumstances? When is induction Halachically (and medically) indicated, and when might it be dangerous? This letter reflects the Rebbe's conservative view on labor induction, and the class reviews the approaches of contemporary Poskim and medical professionals on the subject. Iggros Volume 28 Pg 46

This letter describes the power of multiple people joining together to do a Mitzvah and the reward that awaits them, in light of the Rebbe's analysis of the "Shnayim Uchzin" passage in the Talmud. Iggros Volume 28 Pg 172

A unique insight from the Rebbe into the Mitzvah of Mishloach Manos, just in time for Purim. Iggros Volume 28 Pg 161