Weekly Letter: What Does Being Orthodox Mean?
In his letter to the correspondent with complaints about the orthodox, the Rebbe clarifies what being orthodox means, what is expected and some misconceptions.
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Weekly Letter: The Way to Bring the Geula
In this week of “comfort” we share a comforting letter in which the Rebbe asks – Which events herald the geula? In his answer- the Rebbe explains the cause of golus and the way to bring the geula and details the events that usher in the geula, as the Rambam states and not as do the well-intentioned individuals who use non-halachic sources.
Weekly Letter: The Role Challenges and Difficulties Play
During these days of mourning leading up to Tisha B’Av – we present a comprehensive letter of the Rebbe in which he explains the role that challenges and difficulties play.
Weekly Letter: The Laws of a Neder/Vow
In connection with this week’s parsha which deals with the laws of a neder/vow – we share a letter of the Rebbe in answer to a businessman asking about a neder, as it relates to a business matter.
Weekly Letter: What Can We Do To Speed Up The Coming of Moshiach?
In his letter the Rebbe explains the answer to the question posed to Moshiach “When will the master come?” – what can we do to speed up the coming of Moshiach?
Weekly Letter: Why The Holocaust?
During the Three Weeks – a time in Jewish history of great suffering for our people – we highlight a letter of the Rebbe where he addresses the question of “why the holocaust?” Moshe Rabbeinu and Yirmiyahu too, says the Rebbe, wrestled with the time-honored question of “why does the way of the wicked prosper?”
Weekly Letter: What Is A “Summer Vacation”?
As we begin the summer season – we share a fascinating letter of the Rebbe to students and young people – where the Rebbe defines what a “summer vacation” is, essentially. And what it is not. Is it possible to put “life” on hold, take a break from life and yet continue living?
Weekly Letter: The Role of A Shliach
In connection with the theme of the parsha -Shlach – where Moshe sends shluchim on a mission – we share a letter of the Rebbe in answer to a critic of the Rebbe’s shluchim in which the Rebbe clarifies the role of a shliach and encourages other organizations to increase and strengthen their activities.
Weekly Letter: The Hereditary Classes in Judaism
In connection with the consecration of the tribe of Levy for the service in the Mishkan, described in this week’s parsha – we present a letter in which the Rebbe discusses the hereditary classes in Judaism and the yichus of the Kohanimd and Levyim.
Weekly Letter: The Value of the Soul’s Descent and its Challenges
In his letter this week the Rebbe discusses the purpose of life, as explained by Chassidus/Tanya and the value of the soul’s descent and its challenges, for the fulfillment of its mission here below. And touches upon the saying of our Sages “No man commits a sin unless he was stricken with temporary insanity.”
Weekly Letter: Engaged in Torah
We share a letter of the Rebbe written on Isru Chag, Shavuos, with its timely message of being “engaged in Torah.”
Weekly Letter: The Purpose of Torah
As we prepare for the Giving of the Torah on Shavuos – we share a letter where the Rebbe explains the purpose of Torah: is it given as a guide for good and wholesome living and to gain reward? This is but a limited perspective on the true, infinite value of Torah.
Weekly Letter: The Logical Approach to Naaseh V’nishma
As we approach the giving of the Torah on Shavuos, the Rebbe explains the logical approach to naaseh v’nishma and the odds involved in this approach and how to view the “old and foolish one.”
Weekly Letter: Lag B’Omer Parade 5713 (1953)
In this week’s letter, being published before Lag B’Omer, is a talk the Rebbe gave to children at the Lag B’Omer parade in 5713 (1953), and written up as a letter as well.
Weekly Letter: The Soul Which Is Eternal
In connection with the death of the sons of Aharon, at the beginning of this week’s parsha, we share the Rebbe’s letter of comfort written to parents who recently lost their child.
Weekly Letter: A Lesson We Learn From the Month of Spring
In this week’s letter, the Rebbe discusses the question of how we can liberate ourselves and our actions (from bondage to freedom) if we are created beings that are set in physical limits and boundaries by the Laws of Nature? Lessons we learn from the month of spring.
Weekly Letter: The Significance of Yemei HaSefira
During the days of the counting of sefira from Pesach until Shavuos we share some thoughts of the Rebbe on the significance of these days of counting.
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