To date there are 30 volumes of the Rebbe’s correspondence (Igros Kodesh) that have been published. In the Rebbe's correspondence one sees his scholarship, concern for every individual, and the communal projects which he pioneered. This podcast is a recording from our daily studies in these letters.
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Refers to sources on Torah reading during a public fast day, noting varied customs regarding the Tochacha. In the local synagogue, the baal koreh ascends without being called by name and recites both blessings before and after the reading. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5776
Expresses shock at a ticket purchased for travel on a ship run entirely by Jews desecrating Shabbat publicly. Highlights the grave issue of chillul Shabbat and chillul Hashem, stresses the duty to respectfully dissuade such actions, and rejects leniencies based on misunderstanding ship operations. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5775
Clarifies issues of paying for excess baggage, proper blessings when seeing the Land, rejecting claims that 1948 altered halacha, and noting missed opportunities for tithing and added holiness. Concludes with a wish that love for the Land inspire fulfilling the charge to “make here Eretz Yisrael.” https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5774
Advises not to argue with those who mock Judaism, as it stems from emotion and disappointment rather than intellect. Instead, gently suggest keeping traditions even out of doubt, explaining this is not hypocrisy—since every Jew's inner soul truly desires mitzvah observance. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5773
Extends blessings for a sweet new year, acknowledges received writings, and clarifies that the Alter Rebbe's dispute was not with R. Shlomo of Karlin, who died earlier, but possibly the Kozhnitzer Maggid. Notes omissions in Archei Kabbalah and the author's unusual editorial choices, while valuing the work for promoting study of inner Torah. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5772
Standing at the threshold of the new year, reflection shows that Israel's survival has never depended on power, land, or culture, but solely on Torah and mitzvos. Assimilation and compromise endanger our essence, while our uniqueness—living as “a kingdom of priests and a holy nation”—is our true strength and mission. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5771
Guidance that inspiration from Above must be anchored in Torah and mitzvos to last. The evil inclination resists in many ways, but awareness of its source strengthens resolve. Encouragement to maintain a Torah and Chassidus study schedule, with blessings for success and good news. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5770
Acknowledgment of the convention report with blessings for success in implementing its decisions with continued inspiration. Entering the new year, may increased divine light grant strength, health, and blessing. Suggestion: publish a periodic booklet featuring activities and convention highlights. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5769
A dream involving the late mother prompts checking whether the burial was performed properly (ensuring no autopsy was done) and examining the mezuzot in her home. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5768
The Rebbe discusses a new possibility to resolve Kfar Chabad's housing issue through foreign-currency loans with government guarantees and mortgages to secure investments. If viable, suitable lenders may be found. The Rebbe seeks an opinion and adds words of encouragement on Divine Providence before the new year. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5767
The Rebbe, though satisfied in part, reminds that “good is good, but better is expected.” Temimim must be true “lamps to illuminate,” serving as role models in Chassidus, prayer, nigleh, and derech eretz, influencing their peers. He awaits good news and blesses them with success in Torah and yiras Shamayim. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/005_igros_kodesh/001_tishrei/1224
The Rebbe blesses him for a good, sweet year with success in studies and yiras Shamayim. Regarding travel, since Divine Providence placed him in Australia to spread Chassidus, he should continue this work, at least in part, and later seek other roles. Even imperfect intent still brings true benefit. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1223
The Rebbe blesses him for the new year with ksiva v'chasima tova for a good and sweet year in gashmiyus and ruchniyus, great success with his students in spreading Torah with yiras Shamayim, and abundant Chassidishe nachas from all his children, in peace of body and soul. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1222
The Rebbe will read his pan at the Ohel before Rosh Hashanah. Regarding visiting Eretz Yisrael after Sukkos, he questions the appropriateness in a Shemitah year. He also inquires about his son, following earlier discussions, and concludes with blessings for a good and sweet year in gashmiyus and ruchniyus. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1221
The Rebbe comforts him not to worry about health, as Hashem guides the birurim toward revealed good. He is pleased with his efforts to strengthen Yiddishkeit for others, which brings light and blessing also to him, aiding success in Torah, Chassidus, and all matters. Concludes with blessings for a good, sweet year. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1220
The Rebbe is glad her husband feels better and her son helped in business, hoping for continued good news. He praises her organizing a women's Chevra Kadisha, a great merit of true kindness, and prays we soon merit techiyas hameisim. He blesses her and her family with a good, sweet year. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1219
The Rebbe affirms his public efforts will only expand channels of livelihood and bring true Yiddishe nachas from his daughter. He mentioned the family at the Ohel on Chai Elul for blessing and success, and advises correcting any harm to Jews in business. He ends with wishes for a good, sweet year. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1218
The Rebbe blesses the members of “Nusach Ari,” “Tzemach Tzedek,” and “Lubavitch” shuls for a good, sweet year. He stresses the weight of these sacred names and the duty to uphold them—growing membership, especially youth, adding Torah and Chassidus study with farbrengens, making each shul vibrant and full of light. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1217
On the threshold of 5712, a Shemitah year, the Rebbe urges Jews everywhere to rise above “earthliness,” reject false ideals, and infuse all of life—even material pursuits—with holiness through Torah and mitzvos. With such resolve, we will merit a good and sweet year filled with revealed blessings. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1216
As we prepare for 5712, the Shemitah year, the Rebbe teaches its message: to pause from materialism, live wholly “Shabbat LaHashem,” and unify all of life—Torah, work, and daily needs—in service of Hashem. With such resolve for the new year, we merit a good and sweet year in revealed goodness. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1215
The Rebbe sends the Rosh Hashanah kuntres, urging it be studied in groups, as Torah is acquired through humility and connection with others. He recalls the Frierdiker Rebbe's story of extending Rosh Hashanah's light through chassidus study, and encourages all to do likewise, drawing its radiance into every aspect of life. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1214
The Rebbe urges learning maamarim together before and during the Yamim Noraim, when all souls stand united before Hashem. He recounts the Baal Shem Tov, Maggid, and Alter Rebbe's teachings on uniting love of Hashem, Torah, and Israel—especially loving every Jew simply as a Jew—opening the “Upper Gate” and hastening the true Geulah. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1213
The Rebbe is pleased by the Chai Elul farbrengen, noting success comes once work is begun, even if attendance is small at first. Regarding his position as shochet, he should currently focus on poultry until the issues with large-animal shechita are resolved. He will mention all named at the Ohel and blesses for a good, sweet year. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1212
The Rebbe is pleased to hear of the Chai Elul farbrengen with study of the Frierdiker Rebbe's talks, surely awakening love of fellow Jew, Torah, and Hashem—unified as taught by the Baal Shem Tov and Alter Rebbe. He blesses that resolutions be fulfilled and wishes a good, sweet year in gashmiyus and ruchniyus. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1211
The Rebbe notes that Chai Elul, birthdays of the Baal Shem Tov and Alter Rebbe, brings vitality into all aspects of Elul—teshuvah, Torah, tefillah, and gemilus chasadim, as reflected in its acronyms. He extends heartfelt blessings to him and his family for a good and sweet year in both gashmiyus and ruchniyus. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1210
The Rebbe thanks for the update on the Shepparton yeshiva and advises not to move to Melbourne until student numbers suffice, as one doesn't leave a beis midrash before a new one is ready. A teacher's talents should remain for the yeshiva unless no conflict arises. He blesses them with a good, sweet year. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1209
The Rebbe relates that naming a child is the parents' decision, as stated by the Frierdiker Rebbe. He advises saying Psalm 20 (“Lamenatzeach”) before sleep, repeating the verse “Ya'ancha” with intent. He will read the pan at the Ohel and blesses the family with a good and sweet new year materially and spiritually. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1208
The Rebbe praises his efforts in lectures and mitzvos, but warns that vague terms like “Israeli consciousness” risk obscuring Torah and being misused to distance Jews from faith, as seen with “Zion/Jerusalem” in secular contexts. He urges clarity and firm boundaries, with hope for redemption soon. Concludes with blessings for a good and sweet year. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5766
The Rebbe praises his efforts in lectures and mitzvos, but warns that vague terms like “Israeli consciousness” risk obscuring Torah and being misused to distance Jews from faith, as seen with “Zion/Jerusalem” in secular contexts. He urges clarity and firm boundaries, with hope for redemption soon. Concludes with blessings for a good and sweet year. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5766
The Rebbe thanks for updates on Chai–Yud Tes Elul and blesses the newborn Yosef Yitzchak to be raised to Torah, chuppah, and good deeds. He repeats blessings for a sweet new year and comments on not altering nusach habracha, citing Ketzos HaShulchan, Sefer Eretz Yisrael, and minhag Chabad practices. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5765
The Rebbe stresses that time lost cannot be regained; even if another leader might be better, he must act now with energy, since inner resolve and Zechus Harabbim give strength. In Elul, when Hashem is “in the field,” every effort is multiplied. He blesses him with success and a good, sweet new year. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5764
The Rebbe acknowledges his letter and urges not only fixed times but “kvius benefesh” in Chassidus, influencing others as well—Zechus Harabbim will assist. He blesses him as he prepares to build a Jewish home. The Rebbe also notes halachic sources regarding the tefillin measurement of two fingerbreadths without the titura. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5763
The Rebbe advises seeking consultation with leading heart specialists, including those visiting Eretz Yisrael, to decide about surgery. Regarding disclosing his condition in a shidduch, he should consult a local Rav. He urges him to keep the daily Chitas study, with a blessing for successful healing. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5762
The Rebbe explains that Tefillin represent “mochin,” with Rabbeinu Tam's linked to “mochin d'Abba,” connected to Penimiyus HaTorah. Their rectification is twofold: setting fixed study in Hilchos Tefillin and adding a regular shiur in Chassidus. With both, Hashem will grant true success. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5761
The Rebbe advises consulting local educators, as discipline depends on the character of each place. A key method is appointing monitors from among the less obedient students themselves, giving them responsibility. He concludes with a blessing for a good and sweet new year in both material and spiritual matters. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5760
The Rebbe is pleased with the new Chassidus class in Beis HaKnesses Chafetz Chaim and urges not to settle with current efforts but to expand further, especially in Elul and the Yamim Noraim. At the same time, they must maintain diligence in Torah and mitzvos, ever increasing in holiness, with hope for continued good news. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5759
The Rebbe addresses the tragedy of a daughter leaving Judaism, noting it can stem from lack of family purity at conception. He urges strict observance of Taharas HaMishpacha, influencing others likewise, checking tefillin and mezuzos, removing idolatrous items, and addressing material causes—promising Hashem's blessings and hope for good news. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5758
The Rebbe reassures him that Hashem, the essence of good, guides the world with hashgacha pratis, so worry is needless. He encourages public Torah study, especially the halachos of Tishrei, and to serve with joy and gratitude, remembering the light of Chassidus and living with confidence and simcha. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5757
The Rebbe praises his teaching in Zarnuga as correct and inspiring for others in Torah and mitzvos, with success “lifum tzaara agra.” He notes the lack of timely preparation for the kinus and urges a clear plan to utilize Tishrei fully. He concludes with blessings for a good and sweet year materially and spiritually. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5756
The Rebbe explains that advising “marry one like yourself” in yibbum is not changing Hashem's will—this too is His command when ages are unsuitable, just as pikuach nefesh overrides Shabbos. He urges him to continue faithfully with daily Chitas and Torah study without distraction. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5755
The Rebbe acknowledges his “inventory” of self-accounting around Chai Elul, noting that even cheshbon hanefesh must be with joy, as it too is avodas Hashem. Anything that hinders action is not from the side of good. The Rebbe blesses him with a good and sweet new year, materially and spiritually. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5754
The Rebbe explains there is no need to leave Eretz Yisrael to study Nigleh and Chassidus, since Torah study is possible everywhere. The real obstacle is the yetzer hara, not lack of ability. Each lost day of learning is irretrievable; with resolve he can begin diligent study immediately. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/013/5753
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