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.
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.
