The Rebbe offers advice and general guidance constantly, but when it comes to specific situations he often defers to local authorities. Today we explore the reason for that, expressed in many letters (mostly regarding teachers and schools): "one can only judge based on what one can see with one's own eyes."

A deep dive into the Rebbe's firm position against women being drafted into or voluntarily joining the military. Plus: a discussion afterwards about whether the Rebbe's letters written 30-40 years ago apply in modern Israel, where recent initiatives have made the IDF more hospitable to observant Jews.

In response to those who want to help the situation in Israel by violating a Torah law, the Rebbe gives one consistent answer: you're right that there's a fire, but you're trying to put it out with kerosene.

In honor of 22 Shvat, the Yahrtzeit of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka (wife of the Rebbe and daughter of the Previous Rebbe), we look at several letters from the Previous Rebbe, written to and about her.

Several letters emphasizing the Rebbe's substantial interest and investment in Kosher restaurants around the world.

The Rebbe wrote several letters to famed physicist Dr. Herman Branover--at times complimenting his work, and at times offering a gentle critique. We explore several of these letters, as well as the story of how Dr. Branover escaped the USSR to make his mark in America, Israel, and the world at large.

By special request, we look at a series of letters, discussions, and stories that capture both the importance of tobacco in Hasidic history and the modern imperative that we take the risks seriously.

Three letters from the Rebbe about how we can relate to the Rosh Hashanah for Trees this 15 Shvat. 1) Living your life like a tree. 2) Explaining the day to small children. 3) Tu B'Shvat with Moshiach

In honor of 10 Shvat 5784, we initially looked at a letter from the Friediker Rebbe that addresses Sfeikos in Emunah. Now we turn to the Rebbe's letters on the topic, which illustrate how the Rebbe unpacks and repackages the Previous Rebbe's Torah for a new generation, giving us the tools to combat doubt.

In honor of 10 Shvat 5784, we look at a letter from the Friediker Rebbe that addresses Sfeikos in Emunah--what to do when one doubts the existence of G-d.