The Rebbe’s advice

The Rebbe emphasizes Chanukah as a time of growth in health and vitality, urging continued diligence. Guidance is given for personal and spiritual matters, including birthdays, with hope for success in both general and specific endeavors, requiring ongoing improvement and completion. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/003/5952

During Chanukah, Bnei Yisrael are empowered to light candles outwardly, symbolizing spreading Torah and mitzvos. Students and educators are urged to teach and guide with dedication, ensuring the spiritual and practical growth of children, illuminating their surroundings with knowledge, piety, and inspiration. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/003/5951

During Chanukah, Bnei Yisrael are empowered to light candles at their doorways, symbolizing spiritual growth. Through dedicated Torah study, mitzvos, and leadership in chinuch, individuals uplift others, advancing spiritually and bringing true peace in both material and spiritual realms. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/003/5950

In response to home tensions affecting her studies, the Rebbe advises arranging a suitable, supportive learning environment within a girls' school or dormitory. Such challenges strengthen a person and prepare them to walk their path with greater confidence. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/003/5949

Participation in a farbrengen awakens desire for Torah and mitzvos, yet doubts of “who am I” may arise. We are given the power—and duty—to dismiss them. Using time for Chassidus is no theft. The sons' names should be given with their mother's name in order to be mentioned at the Ohel. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/003/5948

The Rebbe explains that lack of change is not misfortune but a call for real effort. Blessing comes through action, especially in shidduch and settling in Eretz HaKodesh. With renewed initiative and bitachon, success will follow. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/003/5945

The Rebbe thanks the writer for accounts of the Rabbeim and notes the Torah's purposeful order. He expresses surprise that no farbrengen from Yud-Tes Kislev was mentioned, emphasizing that its words of Torah and Chassidus should leave a lasting imprint on the entire year ahead. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/003/5944

The Rebbe addresses disorder in communal tax payments, urging structured responsibility and mutual accountability. He teaches that Torah-guided unity, even at personal cost, brings lasting spiritual and material blessing to the entire community, especially around Yud-Tes Kislev. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/003/5943

The letter urges dismissing fears of sorcery, strengthening bitachon in Divine providence, and focusing on practical avodah: checking tefillin and mezuzos, daily tzedakah, Tehillim, Torah memorization, proper self-discipline, chinuch of Jewish children, and meaningful participation in Chassidic farbrengens that lead to real change. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/003/5942

The message of Yud-Tes Kislev affirms Torah as daily life for all, inspiring youth—especially in the Holy Land—to live by mitzvos with Chassidic warmth, and calls on the IDF to act with unity, responsibility, and holiness in building and protecting Israel. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/003/5941

The Rebbe expresses appreciation for conveyed regards, encourages renewed commitment inspired by Yud-Tes Kislev, and emphasizes spreading Chassidus. He outlines proper preparation and character refinement before shechita studies, urging full devotion to Torah and mitzvot. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/003/5940

The Rebbe reassures that delayed replies are due to heavy responsibilities, not disregard, and urges resilience. He stresses the necessity of the Talmud and Talmud Torah, anticipates good news from the Yud-Tes Kislev farbrengen, and encourages using Chanukah to spread Yiddishkeit and Chassidus. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/003/5939

The Rebbe encourages organizing farbrengens even when results aren't immediately visible, explaining that words of Torah and Chassidus inevitably affect the soul—especially among Bnei Torah. He offers chizuk and clarifies that in the future, the body will illuminate the soul. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/003/5938

The Rebbe urges holding farbrengens in Tomchei Temimim on Yud-Tes Kislev and drawing students from other yeshivos. He stresses extra effort to attract Bnei Torah to Chassidus, noting that through the Alter Rebbe's mesirus nefesh, followers are granted strength in Torah, yiras Shamayim, and middos. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/003/5937

The Rebbe strengthens the discouraged writer, noting that opposition and difficulties have existed since Moshe Rabbeinu's time. He emphasizes that today the work is easier, the path already paved, and Kislev teaches to increase with strength, faith, and perseverance. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/003/5936

The Rebbe links the receipt of the letter to Yud Tes Kislev, Rosh Hashanah for Chassidus. He highlights material and spiritual acts of gemilus chasadim, urges integrating Chassidus into public study, and blesses lasting inspiration from the Yom Tov throughout the year. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/003/5935

The Rebbe instructs to distribute Chanukah money as in previous years, including students in cases of doubt. He emphasizes correcting printing errors in texts and requests detailed reports on Yud Kislev farbrengens and gatherings, especially in Kfar Chabad. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/003/5933

The Rebbe conveys warm mazal tov on the birth of a son, blessing his parents with peace and health. Regarding the child's name, he advises that the parents choose together, trusting their decision, with a blessing for long life and good years. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1295

The Rebbe offers guidance for restoring shalom bayis through practical steps—checking mezuzos, giving tzedakah before candle lighting, and thoughtful compromise. He stresses public Torah learning and a chassidic farbrengen as vessels for blessing and harmony. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1294

The Rebbe responds compassionately, encouraging patience and positive influence rather than bitterness in guiding children and grandchildren. He stresses gentle persistence, heartfelt words, and educating a future kalah in Jewish living, assuring that trust in Hashem brings both spiritual and material blessing. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1293

The Rebbe thanks the recipient for the seforim sent to his library and blesses him ahead of Yud Kislev. He emphasizes that Chassidus belongs to all Jews and that spreading its wellsprings hastens the coming of Moshiach, bringing blessing spiritually and materially. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1292

The Rebbe outlines a clear framework for managing Chabad institutions: internal autonomy with accountability, unified external representation through Agudas Chabad, and oversight grounded in achdus. He stresses active responsibility and rejects passivity in times of need. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1291

The Rebbe asks that a Chanukah farbrengen be held with yeshiva students who study a full seder in Chassidus, and that each receive Chanukah gelt in his name. The gesture emphasizes encouragement, connection, and personal care for spiritual growth. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1290

Focusing on bar-mitzvah origins, the Rebbe contrasts reason-based growth with halacha from Sinai, teaching that entry into mitzvos must begin with mesiras nefesh. True chinuch is not guided only by intellect, but by self-sacrifice for Torah and mitzvos. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1289

The Rebbe highlights the profound spiritual success of Tomchei Temimim yeshivos while warning of severe financial strain. He calls for support of Rabbi Yosef Weinberg's mission, stressing chinuch, Torah with yiras Shamayim, and mesiras nefesh as the foundation of Jewish continuity. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1288

The Rebbe urges support for Rabbi Yosef Weinberg on his mission for Tomchei Temimim. Despite great spiritual success, financial hardship threatens the yeshivos. Strengthening Torah, yiras Shamayim, and chinuch is vital, especially in ikvesa d'Meshicha. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1287

Recalling a past meeting, the Rebbe expresses deep concern over the declining state of chinuch in Philadelphia. He urges immediate action, stressing that delays endanger the spiritual future of Jewish children and that proactive leadership can still strengthen and improve the situation. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1286

The Rebbe acknowledges communal involvement and issues an urgent call to address the spiritual decline of Jewish youth in Philadelphia. He strongly encourages intensified efforts in chinuch, stressing that proactive outreach can save lives spiritually and will not return empty-handed. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1285

The Rebbe responds to anxious thoughts, stressing that worry itself undermines bitachon. He urges channeling emotional energy into purposeful avodah, especially chinuch, noting the urgency of the times and the responsibility to use inherited strengths with joy and trust in Hashem. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1284

The Rebbe dismisses the need for apology over delayed writing and redirects attention to what truly matters: fixed times for Torah study, learning Chassidus, and influencing one's surroundings. He urges stronger effort in spreading the wellsprings during the month of Kislev. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1283

The Rebbe thanks the recipient for donating seforim to his library and sends materials for Yud-Tes Kislev. He expresses confidence that the recipient will return to his spiritual roots by spreading the wellsprings of Chassidus everywhere, helping hasten the true and complete redemption. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1282

The Rebbe clarifies that Torah verses should be read according to the ta'amim, explaining their principles and authority. He strongly urges renewed involvement in chinuch, likening it to saving lives, and stresses that such dedication brings Divine assistance and greater success in Torah study. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1281

The Rebbe responds to the decision to relocate the yeshiva and marks its dedication on Yud Kislev with blessing. He emphasizes Chassidus, chinuch, and hashgacha pratis, assuring supporters that every detail of the move will ultimately reveal blessing in both spiritual and material ways. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1280

The Rebbe assures he will read a pan at the ohel and explains that blessings require proper vessels. He encourages daily tefillin, Tehillim, and consistent tzedaka as spiritual means to bring improvement in health and renewed strength. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1279

The Rebbe approves praying privately when an unsuitable chazzan is appointed, noting the harm of improper leadership in tefillah. He urges ensuring designated funds reach chinuch efforts in Morocco and shares a Yud-Tes Kislev booklet for personal and communal benefit. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1278

The Rebbe welcomes efforts to support a communal leader, offering blessing and participation. He teaches that both spiritual life and worldly activity require Divine assistance, and that with even a small human initiative, Hashem grants expanded strength to fulfill one's mission of illuminating the world. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1277

The Rebbe stresses that insufficient bitachon in Hashem harms health and home. He urges trust in Divine guidance, avoiding fault-finding, and strengthening shalom bayis, which serves as the vessel for blessing, health, parnassah, and nachas from children. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1276

The Rebbe responds warmly, expressing relief at renewed contact and satisfaction with the new home. He emphasizes that caring for physical health strengthens the soul, urging balanced avodas Hashem, positive influence on others, and meaningful use of time in both material and spiritual life. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1275

The Rebbe responds with appreciation for the yeshiva's growth and new learning arrangements, encouraging outreach beyond the walls through Torah and Chassidus. He stresses that increasing spiritual light attracts hearts, and blesses continued success in chinuch and personal matters. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1274

The Rebbe expresses appreciation for participation in public Torah study and encourages going further by adding Gemara and regular study of Chassidus. He emphasizes balanced daily learning in all areas of Torah as the vessel for blessing in both spiritual and material life. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1273

The Rebbe acknowledges efforts to inspire Jewish youth to refrain from Shabbos desecration, stressing the immeasurable impact of even one sincere spiritual act. He encourages continuing this work alongside diligent Torah study, with success in yiras Shamayim and drawing hearts closer to Hashem. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1272

The Rebbe acknowledges devoted work in strengthening Yeshivas Ohel Yosef Yitzchak, emphasizing the unity of spiritual and material care. He encourages continued effort and growth, shares a Yud-Tes Kislev booklet, and highlights Chassidus as the light guiding Torah, mitzvos, and Jewish life. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/003_kislev/1271