The Rebbe’s advice

The Rebbe stresses that while all influence must follow the paths of peace and kindness, this never permits violating Torah—especially Shabbos. One must guide with love and firmness, seek advice from G-d-fearing friends, interpret dreams positively, and continue growing in Torah and mitzvos. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5841

The Rebbe explains that the custom to use Calabrian esrogim follows rulings of great poskim who forbid grafted esrogim. Helping Eretz Yisrael comes not by using questionable esrogim but by strengthening Torah and mitzvos—true holiness that brings the final redemption. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5840

The Rebbe explains that pikuach nefesh refers solely to preserving life, not to suffering, as shown in Yoma 85a. He clarifies his note on Rambam, that “ways of Hashem” means maintaining health to serve Hashem, not imitating His attributes, and corrects a textual point in Shulchan Aruch. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5839

The Rebbe supports adding the daily Tehillim portion in school but advises adapting it to each grade's level—full recitation in higher classes and only one psalm in the youngest. This ensures time for Torah studies while nurturing pure Yiras Shamayim in every student. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5838

The Rebbe explains that a ta'anis dibur (speech fast) does not replace a physical fast or its tzedakah substitute, as each serves a distinct purpose. He reminds that every thought, word, and deed must serve Hashem, urging continual growth in both Nigleh and Chassidus learning. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5836

The Rebbe advises that the local committee decide on the internal road issue, consulting elders when needed, and ensuring decisions follow Torah and peace. He stresses that public benefit outweighs private interest and urges residents to care deeply for the community's collective needs. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5835

The Rebbe encourages renewed strength in Torah and mitzvos, assuring that every person has the power to overcome the yetzer hara, as taught in Tanya. Rather than sighing over weakness, one should act—since one deed surpasses a thousand sighs—and merit Hashem's abundant blessings. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5834

The Rebbe advises the partners of Independent Tinware Co. to make Hashem a partner by giving 10–20% of profits to tzedakah. With this commitment and honest conduct in all business dealings, their enterprise will merit Hashem's abundant and swift blessings for success. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5833

The Rebbe blesses success for the new Moroccan students and emphasizes that the scribes are full Talmidei Tomchei Tmimim, learning Nigleh, Chassidus, and davening alongside their sacred craft. Those chosen for this holy work—writing tefillin and mezuzos—bring great merit to the many. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5832

The Rebbe responds that if the man already knows the woman and only seeks further clarification, it isn't necessary to meet her again. Since reliable Torah-observant friends can provide needed details, that is sufficient. By acting with holiness, he will merit blessing and success. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5831

The Rebbe explains that on one's birthday, a person's mazal is strongest, as noted in the Yerushalmi. Each year's date renews its original spiritual energy, similar to nature's cycles, and the Rebbeim observed birthdays privately, showing their deep inner power. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5822

The Rebbe advises that surgery on the left eye should be done only by an experienced specialist, with Hashem granting healing through him. Since the body reflects the soul, he urges increasing study in the inner Torah—Chassidus—for success in both spiritual and physical light. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5830b

The Rebbe urges sharing lessons from the farbrengen to inspire others in Torah and mitzvos, given to every Jew individually at Sinai. He promises to mention them at the Rebbe's Ohel and blesses for good news, linking Chanukah's revealed miracle to daily inner mesirus nefesh. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5830

The Rebbe advises that if the ear surgery involves movement of a small bone and is done by a qualified specialist, it is proper to proceed, relying on two expert opinions. He blesses them with success and good news, especially in matters of Torah and mitzvos. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5829

The Rebbe warmly approves teaching Chassidus in the Kfar Chabad seminary—with the administration's consent and suited to the students' level. He stresses that such study brings inner vitality and influences many circles, multiplying its impact through students and their pupils. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5828

The Rebbe thanks for the good news of improved health and blesses for continued success and nachas from family. He emphasizes the power of positive thought—traacht gut vet zayn gut—and encourages guiding others with kindness and warmth, the true path of Chassidus. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5827

The Rebbe encourages remaining in one's rabbinic position with lighter duties to satisfy health needs, noting that purposeful work aids recovery. Since his efforts benefit the community and spread Chassidus, the merit of the many will bring healing, strength, and success. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5826

The Rebbe firmly states that secular studies are a personal matter, not the school's role, emphasizing parents' duty to provide true Torah education as taught in Halachah and Tanya. He blesses the writer's wife for an easy birth and advises repeating Torah Or and Likkutei Torah for deeper insight. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5825

The Rebbe urges using one's G-d-given influence to inspire others and utilize Tishrei's energy. He advises balanced study in Nigleh and Chassidus, channeling emotion into holiness, and acting with vigor in the mitzvah of marriage—focusing on what is essential and true success. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5824

The Rebbe advises continuing in holy education, noting its great need and future stability in Israel. He urges using talents fully, influencing fellow soldiers toward mitzvos and Chassidus, and maintaining steady Torah study in Chumash, Tehillim, Tanya, and beyond. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5823

The Rebbe urges not to delay good action with reasoning or excuses, since even righteous intellect can be swayed by self-interest. True good is in action that benefits Heaven and others. He blesses the writer with success, peace, and a good match in body and spirit. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5821

The Rebbe blesses participants of a public Torah class for a year filled with revealed good. He emphasizes the great merit of setting fixed times for Torah—both in time and soul—as a vessel for Hashem's blessings in all needs, material and spiritual. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5820

The Rebbe thanks for the good news of improved health and blesses for full recovery—physically and spiritually. He links the timing after Rosh Hashanah, beginning on Shabbos, to divine light and protection, expressing hope for revealed good and the imminent redemption. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5819

The Rebbe addresses a Chossid lacking vitality in Torah and Chassidus, explaining that true awakening comes from within. Reflection that weakens action is impure; instead, one must act with energy to spread Chassidus, seizing the precious time before Mashiach's arrival. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5818

The Rebbe expresses surprise at a long silence, urging renewed involvement in spreading Chassidus and communal life. He blesses that the upcoming wedding take place promptly, advising focus on spiritual and qualitative greatness rather than lavish expense, for true blessing and lasting joy. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5817

The Rebbe thanks for reports from Elul and Tishrei, encouraging continued activity in the Four Species campaign, emphasizing the value of many fulfilling the mitzvah with one set. He suggests publishing speeches and photos from the 15 Elul gathering before Yud-Tes Kislev and urges farbrengens in Kfar Chabad. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5816

The Rebbe expresses joy at hearing the writer descends from R. Pinchas of Koretz, noting the privilege and responsibility of inheriting a spiritual legacy. He encourages spreading Chassidus wherever possible, assured of ancestral merit, and reminds to keep the daily Chumash, Tehillim, and Tanya study. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/001/5807

The Rebbe notes surprise that contact needed prompting and urges renewed initiative to reconnect with former Oholei Yosef Yitzchak students in Melbourne through letters and greetings, benefiting all involved. He also advises verifying any magician's performance to ensure it follows halachah. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/001/5806

The Rebbe encourages one facing business loss not to despair, especially in a generation saved by open miracles. He advises seeking work suited to his abilities with strong trust in Hashem, giving tzedakah as an act of faith, and maintaining the daily Chumash, Tehillim, and Tanya study schedule. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/001/5805

The Rebbe blesses a student who has joined Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim in Lod, noting that early challenges mark beginnings and will ease with determination. He urges steady growth in Torah, Chassidus, and mitzvos, maintaining the daily Chumash, Tehillim, and Tanya study cycles for success in all areas. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/001/5804

The Rebbe rejects any notion of despair, urging steady step-by-step growth as taught in Tanya and the value of discussing Torah and mitzvos with others. As a Tomchei Tmimim student, he is assured special Divine help when he rejects negativity and strengthens others in Yiddishkeit. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/001/5815

The Rebbe advises resolving the housing issue peacefully, consulting medical experts for his daughter's development, and using his role as a teacher to inspire others in Torah and ethics. He blesses him and his family with success and urges keeping daily Chitas study. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/001/5814

The Rebbe joyfully acknowledges the letter about Yom Tov and Simchas Torah, blessing that the joy and holiness of Tishrei continue throughout the year with health, peace, and revealed good, noting that what a Chassidic farbrengen can accomplish even angels cannot. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/001/5813

The Rebbe firmly stresses the duty of Chabad rabbis in Eretz Yisrael to found and support true Chabad schools. Without dedicated leadership, institutions lack vitality. He rebukes passive attitudes, urging concrete action—“One deed is better than a thousand sighs.” https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/001/5812

The Rebbe expresses hope that his prayers as shliach tzibbur were accepted for a good and sweet year. Addressing financial worries, he reminds that “Mine is the silver and gold,” encouraging trust in Hashem's blessings and continued growth in Torah and mitzvos. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/001/5811

The Rebbe affirms the wisdom of entering Yeshiva even at 22, as these years form the foundation of one's life. Success in Torah and Chassidus strengthens both spiritual and material wellbeing. With dedication and will, he will surely succeed and be blessed in all areas. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/001/5810

The Rebbe warmly acknowledges their decision to strengthen giving tzedakah, noting that Hashem invites us to “test” Him in this mitzvah, promising overflowing blessing. He expresses confidence they'll share good news in selling their homes and fulfill their pledge with joy. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/001/5809

The Rebbe rejoices in the good news of improved health and in the outreach work of Tzeirei Agudas Chabad. He blesses for continued revealed good, noting that helping others brings Divine blessing in all areas, and that the joy of Simchas Torah extend throughout the year. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/001/5808

The Rebbe praises the Gemach's activities and urges greater expansion, noting that each person should inspire others to contribute. He highlights the greatness of tzedakah—especially gemilus chasadim—and includes a symbolic donation, blessing all involved with success in body and soul. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/001/5803

The Rebbe affirms that Chassidus centers on caring for each individual—helping one person brings blessing to public work too. Every Jew holds infinite potential, like immense power in a tiny atom. He ends with blessings for success and health in acquiring a new home. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/001/5802

The Rebbe asks for reliable details about the wedding connected with the Sichah “S'mach Tis'mach” (5657), including customs, events, and words spoken at the time. He requests sources, names of those who recalled or witnessed them, and stresses the public benefit of this information. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/001/5801

The Rebbe thanks the writer for good news and responds promptly, emphasizing that Tishrei is the “general month” influencing the entire year. Every good deed now brings lasting blessings. He encourages dedication to Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim of New Haven as their unique mission, carried out with joy and health. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/001/5800