In connection with these parshios where we learn about the kohanim and their service in the Mishkan – we share a letter to a writer of an article dealing with the question of the necessity to have an hereditary aristocracy in the persons of Kohanim and Levyim.
Having just celebrated the giving of the Torah on Shavuos – we share a letter where the Rebbe explains the extent to which our involvement with the Torah needs to go – by his analysis of the expression “osek ba’Torah.”
We are preparing to celebrate the yom tov of Shavuos – yet we are not told the date of that yom tov. In his letter, the Rebbe explains why Shavuos has no independent date of its own – no month or day is specified in the Torah for the festival of Shavuos.
As we are now in the period of sefirah, counting the days of the Omer – in preparation for and anticipation of Shavuos – we share a letter of the Rebbe in which he underlines the special and deeper qualities of this mitzvah.
In preparation for Lag B’Omer we share a Lag B’Omer Message of the Rebbe to junior Yeshivah students on the occasion of a students’ rally in 5713. In his fascinating message, the Rebbe points out interesting lessons from Lag B’Omer for us
In his letter to one questioning the holocaust – why did G-d permit it to take place – the Rebbe shares some preliminary basic thoughts to keep in mind before delving into the question: Creation of the world with a purpose, capacities to carry out the purpose and the Divine design revealed in Torah.
The month of Iyar is an auspicious time for healing – a time during which Hashem healed all Yidden of their afflictions, in preparation for their receiving the Torah at Har Sinai. In his letter this week – the Rebbe addresses the concerns of one who is despondent regarding the health issues facing her, with encouraging the words “that to be truly realistic, one cannot consider anything as impossible.”
At a time when all Jews are united in their resolve to defeat our enemies who have harmed us and wish to continue to do so r’l – the publishers of “The Letter and Spirit” are sharing a letter of encouragement from the Rebbe in which he explains the connection between Jewish living and Jewish security.
On the question of observing the second day of Yom Tov where a person owns an apartment in Eretz Yisrael but lives in Chutz L’Aretz.
The Rebbe in his letter for Pesach is introducing us to the FIFTH SON – the one who is unaware of Pesach and is not even at the seder. The Rebbe goes into detail analyzing the reason for this sad situation and suggests ways to rectify the problem.
In honor of the birthday of the Rambam – Erev Pesach – and in connection with our final redemption – we present a letter in which the Rebbe clarifies the teachings of the Rambam (Hilchos Melochim) regarding the sequence of events preceding the ingathering of the exiles at the time of our final redemption, with his brochos for the coming of Moshiach with its great miracles, speedily!
In preparation for the auspicious occasion of our liberation from slavery in Mitzrayim – which we celebrate on Pesach, “Season of Our Freedom” – we share a letter of the Rebbe in which he helps us gain an appreciation for the true meaning of freedom and liberation.
In connection with the auspicious event in this week’s parsha, Shmini – the dedication of the Mishkan , we share this letter of the Rebbe, a fascinating letter to a supporter of his activities in the Holy Land – where the Rebbe expounds on the significance of “eight”. As represented by the 8 lights of the Chanukah menorah, the dedication of the Mishkan on the eighth day, the eighth day of Succos, Shmini Atzeres among others.
Attacks on Israel and fake news is nothing new, as can be seen in the Rebbe’s letter we share this week. With the very challenging situation in Eretz Yisroel today – fighting an enemy both on the ground and in the public and political arena – we are sharing a letter that the Rebbe wrote to a US official in the UN. In his letter, the Rebbe decries the deplorable assertions and misconceptions about the land of Israel that are contained in the State Department report on human rights.
In connection with the additional parsha which we read this week – ZACHOR – in preparation for Purim, when we are commanded to REMEMBER what Amalek/Haman did to us – we are sharing the Rebbe’s letter where he answers the often-asked question: How can a compassionate G-d mandate the destruction of an entire people – men women and children?
During the present crisis taking place in Eretz Yisroel – it bears to remember the Rebbe’s eternal message and guidance which he had given throughout the decades of his leadership regarding the security of Eretz Yisrael.
In preparation for PURIM – we share a letter where the Rebbe underlines the preeminence of the woman’s role in the miracle of Purim – even more so than her role in the Chanukah miracle.
