Should a Bochur consider a Shidduch with a girl who is less religious than he is? What if she promises to increase her observance over time? Today's letter reflects the Rebbe's often-stated position on such Shidduchim, the shiur explores other letters on the same subject. Iggros Volume 28 Pg 22

Is it forbidden for the Israeli Rabbinate to have term limits? Can pulpit rabbis be fired? This letter addresses the Rebbe's controversial position on the subject, with background describing the Halachic implications of hiring and firing a rabbi. Iggros Volume 28 Pg 11

In this brief letter (and a related Sicha), the Rebbe reminds visitors to the Kotel that the Western Wall must not merely remind us of our past, but an inspire us to be better in the future. In the shiur, we explore Chabad's approach to the Kotel and its proper place in prayer and pilgrimage.

This letter advocates the establishment of an Organization of Religious Scientists From Eastern Europe, and the class explores the Rebbe's interest in this project and his repeated attempts to get such an organization off the ground.

In this letter the Rebbe highlights the Halachic complexities of performing an autopsy, and we explore the major opinions in Poskim. Iggros Volume 28 Pg 142

The Rebbe discourages an investor from getting involved in the Nursing Home business, citing reports that such institutions often provide residents with less food or heat in order to cut operating costs. Iggros Volume 28 Pg 133

The Rebbe writes to a father who is upset that his son has adopted many religious stringencies. Iggros Volume 28 Pg 133.

A review of the Rebbe's particular interest in Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, and its central place in the life of a Jew. Iggros Volume 28 Pg 98.

The Rebbe advocates for a struggling Sefardic Yeshiva in Tel Aviv, and the ripple effects are not fully felt until 2006. Iggros Volume 28 Pg 17

In honor of a Mikveh built in Miami in 1972, the Rebbe discusses whether one is permitted to use a Mikveh created via an open miracle and, indeed, whether it is permissible to do Mitzvos with miraculous objects. Iggros Volume 28 Pg 23.