The Rebbe’s advice

Acknowledges the request to appoint a shochet and chazan but explains the need to avoid weakening another community, especially one where he has long served. Suggests finding a suitable replacement first and meeting with visiting shochtim to discuss improving the situation locally. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1073

Sends contribution toward wedding expenses and blesses the couple to build a Torah-based home. Adds an explanation of how Torah study is “greater than all” yet is set aside for mitzvos like hachnasas kallah, citing the Alter Rebbe's teaching that fulfilling mitzvos elevates one's Torah learning. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1072

States he will mention the wife at the Rebbe's Ohel for blessings and asks if medical advice beyond the current treatments was received, stressing the need for some natural intervention. Concludes with blessings for good news and inquiring about his daughter and son-in-law's Torah path. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1071

Thanks the recipient for their concern for Jews in Eretz Yisrael and requests notes from their visit, especially about Kfar Chabad, students' spirit, party influences, life in immigrant camps, and the general state of observance in the Holy Land. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1070

Blesses the engaged couple to build a strong Jewish home on Torah and Chassidus, emphasizing the need for Chassidus' light in today's dark times. Shares the Rebbe Rayatz's teaching from Pesach Sheni that nothing is ever lost and one can always return and be uplifted. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1069

Advises that settling in Canada may be harder than in South America or Australia, yet blesses their move to any location with success in material and spiritual matters. Clarifies there is no halachic issue regarding the shidduch despite one of their names being the same, citing Tzemach Tzedek's responsa. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1068

Explains that lines in the pan accepting potential suffering were omitted, as they are inappropriate when requesting mercy to annul hardships. Expresses hope for the son's improved situation and advises on contacting Rabbi Zingerovitch in Rio de Janeiro for assistance with relocation to Brazil. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1067

Encourages maintaining Torah study at home if unable to attend shul, stressing the Baal Shem Tov's teaching to serve Hashem with joy, which breaks barriers and brings abundant blessings. Concludes with wishes for improved health and long, good years filled with Torah and mitzvos. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1066

Commends efforts in arranging personal study and mikveh observance and emphasizes their great importance. Strongly supports guiding outstanding students to relocate to yeshivos, ideally in New York or at least Chicago, as a step forward. Concludes with blessings for success and a suitable shidduch. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1065

The Rebbe blesses for a healthy, easy pregnancy and birth. Regarding physical contact during and after pregnancy, he advises clarifying if the concern is halachic (then ask a Rav) or medical (then ask a doctor), especially since she experienced spotting. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/012/5634

The Rebbe stresses Torah's authority over daily life, condemns ship schedules causing Shabbat desecration and any perceived rabbinic approval, and permits publishing his letters as is. He concludes with blessings for good news, especially on this issue. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/012/5633

The Rebbe says a stutter at this age often stems from sudden fear and can improve once the cause is identified. He advises consulting a specialist, strengthening Torah and mitzvos, and ensuring the child's education remains in pure, holy settings. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/012/5632

The Rebbe advises not to rent secretly and to name the school "Oholei Yosef Yitzchak" only if confident in its permanence. He cautions to accept help from others without giving them influence over the school. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/012/5631

Encourages Agudas Chabad in Eretz Yisrael to expand activities, add members to the leadership, and ensure participation in elections by voting for the most religious lists. Urges organizing special divisions for women and youth and stresses immediate election outreach. Concludes with blessings for success and the fulfillment of the Rebbeim's mission. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1064

Repeats blessings for nachas from his Bar Mitzvah grandson and all descendants, emphasizing true nachas is tied to Torah and mitzvos. Urges greater use of parental influence to strengthen children in Yiddishkeit, noting parents often underestimate their impact. Encloses a letter to the Bar Mitzvah boy. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1063

Congratulates the Bar Mitzvah boy, blessing him to begin a full Jewish life in Torah and mitzvos. Shares the Midrash about Yitzchak's Bar Mitzvah and Og's mockery, teaching not to be intimidated by challenges or ridicule. Encourages him to live with strength and influence his surroundings positively, bringing true Jewish nachas to his family. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1062

Expresses concern over the recipient's brokenheartedness, explaining it harms physical and emotional health and can distort perspective. Stresses the importance of maintaining bodily health to fulfill Hashem's will, quoting sources from Chassidus and Rambam. Concludes with blessings for health, strength, and true Jewish and Chassidic nachas. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1061

Requests detailed updates on the situation regarding the elections and the united religious front, noting conflicting reports and the difficulty of verifying information after the deadline for list submissions has passed. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1060

Acknowledges receipt of the pan and expresses joy at the recipient's new residence. Blesses them with suitable stability, livelihood that allows ample Torah study, and success connected to the merit of printing the Rebbeim's sefarim. Also requests proper accounting of printing expenses and distribution. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1059

Expresses surprise that the letter did not mention the key channels for livelihood—fixed study of Chassidus (preferably with a partner) and the daily lessons in Tehillim, Chumash with Rashi, and Tanya as established by the Rebbe. Concludes with blessings for successful livelihood and good news. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1058

Acknowledges receipt of the pan and assures it will be read at the Rebbe's Ohel. Reiterates the importance of setting fixed Torah study times and saying daily Tehillim, explaining that this brings peace and success in all physical and spiritual needs. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1057

Thanks for the donation, detailing its allocation to Chabad institutions and education work in North Africa. Stresses urgent need for funds to expand efforts and asks about Torah study and daily Tehillim. Concludes with blessings for success. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1056

The Rebbe blesses the couple with long, good years filled with Torah, mitzvos, and true purpose. He compares the soul to clothing that needs cleansing; through Torah, prayer, and good deeds, it regains its purity. The letter ends with wishes for much nachas from their family. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1055

The letter discusses the Rebbe Rashab's statement that “the Rebbe makes the Kohen Gadol” and examines its meaning. It explores the idea that each person must fulfill even the spiritual aspects of the Kohen Gadol's service, yet one cannot begin this level of work without first receiving the Rebbe's assistance to be elevated to that status. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1054

Thanks for the book Kocho d'Rashbi and praises its value but notes the lack of sources from Chabad Chassidus despite their relevance. Emphasizes the importance of studying Chassidus for understanding Zohar, referencing historical parallels, and provides detailed commentary on Rashbi's role and related teachings. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1053

Encloses a letter sent to U.S. schools about summer vacation, granting permission to use it similarly in Eretz Yisrael and requesting updates on actions taken. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1052

Congratulates students advancing in their studies and reminds them that vacation is not a break from Torah and education. Encourages using the extra time for review and preparation, and urges parents to take special responsibility during the summer. Concludes with blessings for health and true Jewish nachas. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1051

Acknowledges receipt of the pan, promising to mention the recipient at the Rebbe's Ohel. Encourages daily study of Chumash, Tehillim, and Tanya, emphasizing Ahavas Yisrael and blessings of revealed good from Hashem. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1050

Thanks the author for sending his annotated Sefer HaBahir, praising his work's wisdom and benefit for many but noting brevity in places and the lack of sources from Chabad Chassidus, which is particularly relevant to Zohar study. Offers specific editorial observations and blessings for continued success. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1049

Expresses joy that the recipient's situation is settled, blessing them with continued order in material and spiritual matters. Emphasizes that true harmony comes when the body follows the soul, through Torah study and observance, and acknowledges their charitable contribution to the discreet aid fund. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1048

Expresses shock at reports of the religious front's breakup, urging Pagi to prioritize unity over party gains and to work with all effort to maintain the united religious front, essential for the community and each party alike. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1047

Follows up on earlier message, expressing deep concern over the breakdown of the united religious front and urging maximal effort to achieve its formation, emphasizing its necessity for the general good and all parties involved. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1045

Urges follow-up visits to those contacted about the united religious front, stressing that breaking religious unity in Eretz Yisrael could harm the community and funding in the U.S., and expresses hope for a proper resolution. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1046

Based on past trust, urges Mr. Yosef Burg to use all his influence to form a unified religious front in Eretz Yisrael's elections, even at the cost of party concessions, stressing that the unity is vital for the greater good. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1044

Very brief synopsis: Expresses shock and disappointment over news of the religious front's breakdown, stressing the vital need for a united front even at the cost of party concessions, and urging immediate efforts to ensure its formation. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1043

The Rebbe blesses that his wife have a smooth and proper pregnancy and birth. He expresses hope for the coming of the Redeemer and notes that support of Torah learning, especially public Torah study, will bring blessings in what is needed. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/012/5630

A very long letter to Zalman Shazar, where the Rebbe discusses the Yud-Beis Tammuz farbrengen, the power of direct influence, the importance of continuing agriculture in Kfar Chabad, housing for Torah students in Jerusalem, publishing the Alter Rebbe's works, and concludes with hope for spiritual renewal during the Three Weeks. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/012/5629

The Rebbe emphasizes that in our times, providing proper Jewish education is a non-transferable mitzvah. Since others cannot adequately fulfill it, it overrides even Torah study and certainly financial concerns. He concludes with a blessing for guidance and success both spiritually and materially. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/012/5628

The Rebbe explains that education and teaching in purity is now a personal mitzvah that cannot be fulfilled by others, as others' efforts are insufficient. Therefore, it carries full halachic weight, as detailed in Shulchan Aruch and Hilchos Talmud Torah of the Alter Rebbe. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/012/5627

The Rebbe thanks the writer for reporting his activities and encourages him to continue and inspire others in spreading Chassidus and Chabad work. He explains that the Three Weeks are not about sadness, but a time for personal and communal rebuilding, which hastens the coming of Mashiach and the rebuilding of the Beis HaMikdash. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/012/5626

The Rebbe encourages the writer not to fear people and to strengthen trust in Hashem. He advises increasing Torah and mitzvot to receive blessings and gives practical guidance for the wife's distress, including checking mezuzot, giving tzedakah, and reciting Shema before sleep. He expresses joy at the writer's participation in the Chag HaGeulah. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/012/5625

The Rebbe praises the recipient for teaching Chassidus and encourages him to expand this activity. He urges him to utilize his influence as a leader to reach others and dismisses self-doubt as coming from the Yetzer Hara. The Rebbe blesses him with success and clarity of mind and heart. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/012/5624