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.
In preparation for Purim, we share a letter of the Rebbe – both in its preliminary, initial draft that includes the Rebbe’s numerous, meticulous notations and in its final draft – that includes these corrections and additions.
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.
