We share this week a strong letter which Rabbi Nissan Mindel wrote to the Editor of the Jewish Chronicle – a well-known and respected Jewish paper in England, in answer and protest to an article which they printed.
During this public election season – we share a letter of the Rebbe stating the policy of the Rebbe and of the Lubavitch movement regarding taking a public stand in elections to any office.
In his comprehensive letter to one finding himself in difficult circumstances, the Rebbe underlines the necessity to follow Hashem’s directive to Avraham – to break away from the environment and accustomed living in order to attain the “Promised Land.”
In connection with Noach and his descendants – the nations of the world – we share a letter of the Rebbe to a non-Jew who is requesting a blessing from the Rebbe.
As we start a new cycle of the weekly Torah reading and learning – beginning with the creation of the world – we share a basic letter of the Rebbe in answer to one questioning the origin of the world and the authenticity of the Divine Revelation at Sinai.
During his prolific writing career for the Rebbe (the letters) and for Chabad (numerous books and publications) Rabbi Nissan Mindel had also penned numerous articles for various Jewish publications. We share one such fascinating article on The Significance of Chasidic Dancing – in honor of Simchas Torah
With “antisemitism” being prominently the focus in world news this past year, we share a letter of the Rebbe to a public figure in Poland who expresses his sorrow about the terrible anti-Semitic incident that had just taken place in his country. The Rebbe focuses on lessons from the New Year for humankind.
As it is our custom during these weeks before Rosh Hashanah and through Yom Kippur to recite extra Tehillim/Psalms – we present a letter where the Rebbe gives an overview of Tehillim – its origin and historical perspective and as it is emphasized by kabbala and chasidus.
As we celebrate the creation of man on the 6th day of creation – designated as the holy day of Rosh Hashanah – we gain an appreciation for the uniqueness of Man, among all of G-d’s creations. The Rebbe, in his important and encouraging message for each of us, explains the special powers and purpose of man and the meaning of the injunction to “replenish the earth and conquer (rule over) it.”
On the bright day of CHAI ELUL – birthday of the two great luminaries, R’ Yisroel Baal Shem Tov and R’Schneur Zalman, the Alter Rebbe – we share a letter of the Rebbe in which he explains the NEED for Chasidus.
In his letter to the King of Spain, the Rebbe expresses his gratitude to the king for his favorable dealings with the Chabad emissaries in his country and shares with the monarch a timely message of the month, Elul – when “the King is in the field.”
Now that we have entered the month of Elul – a month of teshuvah – we share a letter of the Rebbe where he encourages one desiring a life of Torah and mitzvos but is in doubt on how to go about it. Teshuva, says the Rebbe, is not as difficult as one anticipates and makes some helpful points.
In the week where we learn about some laws of kosher animals and kashrus – we share a letter of the Rebbe written to the chairman of the Shechita Board with some brief Chasidic thoughts about shechita.
We share a letter written to one with doubts about his faith – in which the Rebbe refers to the period of the Seven Weeks of Consolation – where one of the prophecies of consolation is about the Geulo Shleimo, when Truth will triumph again.
During the week of “Nachamu” we share the following letter. In this letters of comfort, written to those in mourning, the Rebbe explains a number of basic concepts.
During the days preceding Tisha B’Av we share an interesting message from the Rebbe. A message of hope and good tidings during the sad period of the “Nine Days.” In preparation for that happy time (when the Righteous Redeemer will come) – we need to observe the mourning of our lost Beis Hamikdosh in the proper manner.
In answer to one questioning capital punishment (and any form of punishment) on the ground of compassion, etc. – the Rebbe’s brief answer underlines 1. the basic principle of benefit for the person being punished as well as for the society and 2. the belief in afterlife, which helps us understand the concept of punishment.
