With the focus of the news today on Ukraine and the invasion by Russia, we share a letter to an author of a book about Ukraine, which evokes the Rebbe’s memories of his birthplace and the turbulent times in those days, after the Revolution.
In connection with the mitzvah of Shabbos that we learn about in our Parsha — we share a letter in which the Rebbe discusses the observance of Shabbos, its material benefits, and the mystical approach.
In answer to one who mentions about the “lack of happiness in my life” the Rebbe’s brief letter goes to the essence of what the basic ingredients of happiness are and suggests two possibilities in analyzing the problem.
During this Leap Year, as we begin the month of Adar Aleph– we present a letter of the Rebbe in which he explains to a group of students the concept of a Leap Year and its unique opportunities for us.
What is the connection between the profundity of monotheism and the simplicity of the ethical and moral laws? The Rebbe explains this connection and lays down the basic principle of the UNITY between all G-d given laws of two different orders.
In honor of the Chof Bais Sh’vat Shluchos Convention – this week, P’ Yisro, we are sharing a sicha which the Rebbe spoke to the women at the Neshei u’Bnos Chabad Convention – 17th of Sivan, 5740.
Our Sages declare that one of the merits of the Jewish people to make them worthy of the deliverance from Egypt: they did not change their Hebrew names. The Rebbe’s letter deals with the significance of a Jewish name – given name as compared to a surname.
In celebration of Yud Shvat this coming week – we are sharing material from Nissan Mindel’s archives – some notes from the Memoirs of the Frierdiker Rebbe about his early childhood.
The suffering of our people in Egypt, as well as on other occasions throughout our history in exile – is often questioned: how come? In the letter we present, the Rebbe addresses this question at length.
As we celebrate the yartzeit of the Aleter Rebbe, R’ Schneur Zlaman, on the 24 of Teves – We share an interesting letter by Rabbi Nissan Mindel in which he explains the origin of the name: Schneur.
As we learn in our parshios about the beginning of the history of the Jewish people in exile – we share a letter of the Rebbe in which he briefly explains the uniqueness of Jewish history and our miraculous survival throughout.
When Yaakov Avinu in our parsha sends Yehuda to Mitzrayim to prepare a proper Torah environment for his family before they go down to Mitzrayim, he is showing and charting the way for his children throughout the generations. The Rebbe’s letter this week is in answer to one asking where he should settle with his family.
This campaign, which the Rebbe initiated in 1977/78, was at first met with some questions and pushback. In this letter the Rebbe answers those questioning the wisdom and constitutionality of the public menorah lighting campaign.
The story of Chanukah repeats itself and the challenges of then are with us now as well. The Rebbe’s letter this week is in answer to one who expresses an interest in examining Greek philosophies and ideas in order to ascertain the truth, etc.
In connection with raising Jewish children – the theme of our parsha, where Yaakov and his wives establish their Jewish family with the twelve tribes, we present a letter where the Rebbe gives his candid advice and a few basic principles for Jewish parents to follow in bringing up their children.
In this week’s parsha we learn of the birth and life of Yaakov and Esav, twins born to Yitzchak and Rivkah – and we see Esav disregarding the teachings of his parents and rejecting the responsibilities of a first born. In this connection – we bring a letter in which the Rebbe answers one who declares that “my Jewishness means little to me.”
With this week’s parsha we get an appreciation for Sarah – mother of the Jewish people, our first Matriarch. In our soon-to-be published Volume VI of THE LETTER AND THE SPIRIT – will be featured for the first time, a section on Women.
