In his letter, the Rebbe explains that it is fine to question certain truths, yet it should be remembered that not understanding a truth does no make it an untruth. Even in science, says the Rebbe, where proofs certainly exist, it is necessary to accept axioms and postulates without demanding logical proof for every detail.
In connection with the parsha – where we learn of the dispute of Korach and his congregations – we share a lettter in which the Rebbe gives some guidelines and practical advice on dealing with a dispute, based on the Shulchan Aruch.
In his letter – the Rebbe is giving a young lady clear and practical guidelines when considering a shidduch.
Having just received the Torah – with its multitude of mitzvos and seeming complexity – we share a letter of the Rebbe in which he explains the principle of SIMPLICITY, which determines the function of faith and by extension nature, with its multiplicity and complexity.
In his letter to one wishing to make a halachically recognized conversion, the Rebbe briefly explains what a Jew is and underlines the fact that Shavuos is when the entire Jewish people became true “converts”.
The Rebbe’s encouraging letter to a Rabbi and his group explains in relative depth the most important aspects of the Torah – aspects that reach far beyond the traditional aspects of reward and a guide to good living.
In preparation for Shavuos, Mattan Torah, Festival of the Giving of the Torah, we share a letter in which the Rebbe takes the logical approach to na’aseh v’nishma when writing to an independent thinker with doubts and encourages her to ignore “the old and foolish one.”
Being in a shmitta year, which is the topic of our parsha this week, we share a letter in which the Rebbe views this mitzvah in its deeper, more essential way.
In these weeks during which we remember and commemorate our Kedoshim of the Holocaust/Sho’a, the terrible tragedy we recently suffered, we share a letter from the Rebbe in answer to one asking “why did G-d permit the Holocaust,” with some personal details.
In this letter to a doctor, the Rebbe stresses the general injunction to care for one’s health, a basic mitzvah in the Torah. Kosher dietary laws are much more than health laws.
The following are HIGHLIGHTS on the Parsha – Sedra Acharey – composed by Rabbi Nissan Mindel and annotated by the Rebbe. Rabbi Mindel’s literary works – done at the behest of the Rebbe – had the distinction of being reviewed and annotated by the Rebbe before being published in their final version.
In connection with the birthday of the Rebbe on Yud Aleph Nissan, we present a letter in which the Rebbe lists the three customs which chassidim practice on a birthday and gives some insights into these customs.
In his letter to a group of students, the Rebbe brings out the lessons and guidelines of a Leap Year – a year in which an extra month of Adar is added, which is the case in our present year as well, of 5782.
In connection with the events at the beginning of our parsha, taking place on Rosh Chodesh Nissan, the “eighth day of the dedication” of the Mishkan, we highlight this fascinating letter of the Rebbe in which he explains the transcendent meaning behind the number “eight” – connected to the Mishkan, Chanukah and Shmini Atzeres.
In our present political atmosphere – where talk of abortion, with the fate of Roe Vs Wade in the balance and the topic of population control as promoted by the global elites is gaining attention – we are sharing a letter of the Rebbe in which he answers the question of a mother who wants to know: if the primary purpose of our existence is to fulfill G-d’s commandments – what is the purpose or meaning of my child’s existence, who is unable to carry out any of the commandments?
In this week’s letter the Rebbe converses with a professor of law, addressing the question of how a compassionate G-d can mandate such a seemingly cruel behavior – the annihilation of an entire people, men women and children.
CrownHeights.info presents a letter of the Rebbe to a person very concerned about the serious global situation taking place. In those years it was the nuclear proliferation, and the message is entirely relevant today.
