Weekly Letter: The Rebbe’s Response To A Non-Jews Request For A Blessing
In connection with Noach and his descendants – the nations of the world – we share a letter of the Rebbe to a non-Jew who is requesting a blessing from the Rebbe.
Weekly Letter: The Authenticity of the Divine Revelation at Sinai
As we start a new cycle of the weekly Torah reading and learning – beginning with the creation of the world – we share a basic letter of the Rebbe in answer to one questioning the origin of the world and the authenticity of the Divine Revelation at Sinai.
Weekly Letter: The Significance Of Chasidic Dancing
During his prolific writing career for the Rebbe (the letters) and for Chabad (numerous books and publications) Rabbi Nissan Mindel had also penned numerous articles for various Jewish publications. We share one such fascinating article on The Significance of Chasidic Dancing – in honor of Simchas Torah
Weekly Letter: Lessons From the New Year for Humankind
With “antisemitism” being prominently the focus in world news this past year, we share a letter of the Rebbe to a public figure in Poland who expresses his sorrow about the terrible anti-Semitic incident that had just taken place in his country. The Rebbe focuses on lessons from the New Year for humankind.
Weekly Letter: An Overview of Tehillim
As it is our custom during these weeks before Rosh Hashanah and through Yom Kippur to recite extra Tehillim/Psalms – we present a letter where the Rebbe gives an overview of Tehillim – its origin and historical perspective and as it is emphasized by kabbala and chasidus.
Weekly Letter: The Uniqueness of Man, Among All of G-d’s Creations
As we celebrate the creation of man on the 6th day of creation – designated as the holy day of Rosh Hashanah – we gain an appreciation for the uniqueness of Man, among all of G-d’s creations. The Rebbe, in his important and encouraging message for each of us, explains the special powers and purpose of man and the meaning of the injunction to “replenish the earth and conquer (rule over) it.”
Weekly Letter: The Need For Chassidus
On the bright day of CHAI ELUL – birthday of the two great luminaries, R’ Yisroel Baal Shem Tov and R’Schneur Zalman, the Alter Rebbe – we share a letter of the Rebbe in which he explains the NEED for Chasidus.
Weekly Letter: A Letter To The King of Spain
In his letter to the King of Spain, the Rebbe expresses his gratitude to the king for his favorable dealings with the Chabad emissaries in his country and shares with the monarch a timely message of the month, Elul – when “the King is in the field.”
Weekly Letter: Is Not As Difficult As One Anticipates
Now that we have entered the month of Elul – a month of teshuvah – we share a letter of the Rebbe where he encourages one desiring a life of Torah and mitzvos but is in doubt on how to go about it. Teshuva, says the Rebbe, is not as difficult as one anticipates and makes some helpful points.
Weekly Letter: Chasidic Thoughts About Shechita
In the week where we learn about some laws of kosher animals and kashrus – we share a letter of the Rebbe written to the chairman of the Shechita Board with some brief Chasidic thoughts about shechita.
Weekly Letter: The Geulo Shleimo, When Truth Will Triumph Again
We share a letter written to one with doubts about his faith – in which the Rebbe refers to the period of the Seven Weeks of Consolation – where one of the prophecies of consolation is about the Geulo Shleimo, when Truth will triumph again.
Weekly Letter: Letters of Comfort
During the week of “Nachamu” we share the following letter. In this letters of comfort, written to those in mourning, the Rebbe explains a number of basic concepts.
Weekly Letter: Observing the Mourning of The Beis Hamikdosh in the Proper Manner
During the days preceding Tisha B’Av we share an interesting message from the Rebbe. A message of hope and good tidings during the sad period of the “Nine Days.” In preparation for that happy time (when the Righteous Redeemer will come) – we need to observe the mourning of our lost Beis Hamikdosh in the proper manner.
Weekly Letter: Questioning Capital Punishment
In answer to one questioning capital punishment (and any form of punishment) on the ground of compassion, etc. – the Rebbe’s brief answer underlines 1. the basic principle of benefit for the person being punished as well as for the society and 2. the belief in afterlife, which helps us understand the concept of punishment.
Weekly Letter: The Purpose of Challenges
During this Three Weeks period, a challenging time in our Jewish history – we share a letter of the Rebbe, written to an artist, in which he gives an in-depth analysis of the purpose of challenges. Where trials, tests and difficulties are the way to attain our ultimate objective and goal in life – the very reason for our existence.
Weekly Letter: What It Means and What It Should Be
Having just begun our “summer vacation” – it would serve us well to remember and internalize the Rebbe’s clear message to students about their summer vacation: what it means and what it should be.
Weekly Letter: The Logical Approach of “Na’asseh V’nishma”
In the week of P’Chukas – we share a letter in which the Rebbe addresses the argument that accepting the mitzvos on faith limits one’s independent thinking – with the logical approach of “na’asseh v’nishma”. The Rebbe weighs the pros and cons and the odds involved of this approach.
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