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?”
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?
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.
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.
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.”
We share a letter of the Rebbe written on Isru Chag, Shavuos, with its timely message of being “engaged in 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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
In preparation for Pesach – we present a letter where the Rebbe gives the deeper meaning of korban Pesach, the pascal sacrifice.
In preparation for the Rebbe’s birthday on the Yud Alef Nissan, we share a letter in which the Rebbe acknowledges and thanks the correspondent “for your good wishes on my birthday” and reassures him there is no need to feel embarrassed about reminding an older person of his birthday.
In his letter to a renowned personality, the Rebbe explains the importance of Shabbos and its observance, including the material benefits that come from doing so and its mystical yet practical approach.
In his letter, the Rebbe explains the right approach to Judaism – where the action comes before the reasoning and not the reasoning before the action, as one may tend to think. The mitzvos need to be done first and only after, do we learn the reasons.
In his letter from a forthcoming volume of THE LETTE AND THE SPIRIT – the Rebbe analyzes the “Jewish Problem” as seen in the story of Purim and as it applies to all times and to all places. In this is seen the secret of our indestructability.
