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The Rebbe’s advice - Rabbi Chaim Wolosow

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.

2416 – My father in law the Rebbe continues to protect you from all who stand up against you.

6 mins; January 17, 2022

2414 – Thank you for the beautiful gift, the two Sefarim Leiv Aryeh.

4 mins; January 17, 2022

2413 – You must arm the students with all that they need.

4 mins; January 17, 2022

2412 – Your brothers son is not getting along with his father

4 mins; January 17, 2022

2411 – Latest science has shown that quantity is not as important as even something as small as an atom can destroy an entire settlement.

8 mins; January 12, 2022

2410 – I was shocked to read in your letter that in the past you have spoken disparagingly about my father-in-law the prince of Israel.

4 mins; January 12, 2022

2409 – Follow the words of our sages: increase in holiness.

2 mins; January 12, 2022

2408 – The students, in their own words, should relate their experience at the Rebbe’s farbrengen.

1 min; January 11, 2022

2407 – While they are not observant, you should find ways to enter into a discussion with them.

5 mins; January 11, 2022

2406 – I respond first to practical issues especially when they come from non-Chabad.

5 mins; January 11, 2022

2405 - Everyone needs to affect his or her community.

7 mins; January 10, 2022

2404 – When you make a decision to give to charity beyond your means

5 mins; January 07, 2022

2403 – The Rebbe channeled blessings and success to all who turned to him.

6 mins; January 07, 2022

2402 – Utilize Yud Shevat and the following Shabbat to strengthen and widen the public study.

2 mins; January 07, 2022

2401 – I am surprised that you allow for the critiques of Lubavitch to put you down.

5 mins; January 07, 2022

2400 – Any matter associated with Torah, fear of heaven and good character traits.

6 mins; January 03, 2022

2399 – Chasidus is not meant for only a specific group.

4 mins; January 03, 2022

2398 – Never heard of teaching to read using Torah fonts - Ashuris

3 mins; January 03, 2022

2397 – Changing hair color through medicine.

6 mins; January 03, 2022

2396 – I have already written to you that in matters like these you need not worry.

2 mins; December 30, 2021

2395 – Take advantage of this opportune time to expand and widen the institution

2 mins; December 30, 2021

2394 – The farbrengen made a strong impression on the students of the other Yeshivas.

10 mins; December 29, 2021

2393 – Really enjoyed reading that you are planning to publish your memories. This is very important especially in our time.

8 mins; December 28, 2021

2392 – Don’t wait for the other one to beg for Yidishkeit.

4 mins; December 28, 2021

2390 – In your note you did not indicate the chapter and page number.

11 mins; December 28, 2021

2390 – Diligently work on translating some of the ideas from the Mamorim and Sichos.

11 mins; December 28, 2021

2389 – Get the students involved by having them recite a Mamer etc.

2 mins; December 28, 2021

2388 – Continue holding classes on Sundays as you have done till now.

3 mins; December 28, 2021

2387 – Strengthen your trust in Hashem that the Drs. as agents of Hashem will bring you the necessary healing.

3 mins; December 28, 2021

2386 – Utilize every opportunity that comes to you.

7 mins; December 23, 2021

2385 – To hasten the healing of your eye

8 mins; December 23, 2021

2384 – Utilize your talents and influence to strengthen authentic Judaism

3 mins; December 23, 2021

2383 – Follow the doctors instruction with regards to your health.

4 mins; December 23, 2021

2382 – Determining the Ketav of the Alter Rebbe needs to be done

3 mins; December 22, 2021

2381 – The yahrtzeit is an auspicious day for those that follow in his footsteps

2 mins; December 22, 2021

2380 – Encourages to translate Chabad literature into Italian.

5 mins; December 22, 2021

2379 – I was pleased to receive your letter of your farbrengen.

4 mins; December 20, 2021

2378 – It was troubling to me that you don’t get a Minyan every day and that some days of the week the shul is closed.

4 mins; December 20, 2021

2377 – Double blessings for teaching Talmud on the radio.

5 mins; December 20, 2021

2376 – Detailed instruction to the administration of the Lubavitch Yeshivah in Lod, Israel.

22 mins; December 17, 2021

2375 – Study Tanya with the older girls.

5 mins; December 16, 2021

2374 – The challenges you face should not cause you to be down.

7 mins; December 16, 2021

2373 – Explains why Sheirut Leumi is a bad idea.

19 mins; December 15, 2021

2372 – Lost her job and she is feeling down.

4 mins; December 15, 2021

2371– If you take along the Yetzer Horah so what is the benefit of coming here.

4 mins; December 15, 2021

2370 – Thanks for sending me the Chasidus books.

3 mins; December 14, 2021

2369 – I have advised some to settle in Kefar Chabad.

1 min; December 14, 2021

2368 – Very important to publish works that encourage Torah and Mitzvot with Yirat Shamayim.

3 mins; December 14, 2021

2367 – The fast for a yahrzeit not on Shabbos

2 mins; December 10, 2021

2366 – I am a bit surprised that your move to Casablanca was delayed

1 min; December 10, 2021

2365 – I have encouraged you to translate into French or Arabic the inspirational letters sent from here.

5 mins; December 10, 2021

2364 – Order is essential and one person cannot run all the organizations by himself.

6 mins; December 09, 2021

2363 – I am surprised on the Chasidim who in the old country marched ahead in spite of literal dangers.

2 mins; December 09, 2021

2362 – In these times we can’t wait for the person to come to Shul and then hand them a Sidur.

5 mins; December 09, 2021

2361 – Mother worried about her son.

6 mins; December 08, 2021

2360 – Celebrating your 60th birthday.

4 mins; December 08, 2021

2359 – Kidney stones.

2 mins; December 08, 2021

2358 – Only mimic other people in good things.

6 mins; December 07, 2021

2357 – Prepare for Yud Shevat gathering with the emphasis on specific practices.

7 mins; December 06, 2021

2356 – What interests me mainly is your work with the non-Chasidic youth.

5 mins; December 06, 2021

2355 – The greatest pleasure you can do for a soul that has departed is to continue in their ways.

6 mins; December 03, 2021

2354 – Just like not telling a doctor or an attorney the full story can be harmful to the person.

11 mins; December 03, 2021

2353 – This is not the right way of being depressed because of your health situation.

4 mins; December 03, 2021

2352 – G-d has been so good to you and your daughter found a great match

5 mins; December 03, 2021

2351 – It is obviously not proper to cause a rift, but also not to give up teaching the lessons of Chasidus.

3 mins; December 01, 2021

2350 – You are entering the age of 15 when you start גמרא

2 mins; December 01, 2021

2349 – You should come to your son’s wedding.

2 mins; December 01, 2021

2348 – Parents need to influence their children in a pleasant way to observe Yidishkeit for their own good.

8 mins; December 01, 2021

2347 – Unusual winds are blowing that threaten to undermine the foundation of Judaism.

3 mins; December 01, 2021

2346 – I already told you clearly that you have nothing to worry about.

4 mins; November 30, 2021

2345 – If these thoughts disrupt you from your study and service of Hashem.

4 mins; November 30, 2021

2344 – Everything holy needs to keep on growing.

2 mins; November 30, 2021

2343 –Electricity is one of nature’s hidden powers. We know of its existence through its impact to illuminate and brighten.

8 mins; November 30, 2021

2342 – The overwhelming issues that I need to deal with and many involve heartache are the reason for the delay in my response.

6 mins; November 29, 2021

2341 – Looking into a Sefer of Chasidus before Yotzer Ohr is not considered an interruption.

2 mins; November 29, 2021

2340 – Do not think that giving Tzedaka exempts one from all other Mitzvot.

3 mins; November 29, 2021

2339 – Hashem is not that strict.

5 mins; November 29, 2021

2338 – Participate in your brother’s wedding.

8 mins; November 24, 2021

2337 – Don’t be too lenient so it is not taken lightly.

3 mins; November 24, 2021

2336 – It is a great and important idea to build a health center for Yeshiva students in Israel.

2 mins; November 24, 2021

2335 – Responding to the notes of Rabbi Ziskind

11 mins; November 23, 2021

2334 – Spice up the talk with ideas of Chasidus.

2 mins; November 23, 2021

2333 – Don’t bother refuting the Newspaper article.

4 mins; November 23, 2021

2332 – Is there a permissible way to shave ones beard?

10 mins; November 22, 2021

2331 – אמונה comes also from the word אומן to train.

5 mins; November 22, 2021

2330 – The Chanukah booklet is more specific when it states Syria.

7 mins; November 22, 2021

2329– Take every opportunity to utilize in the service of Hashem

4 mins; November 22, 2021

2328 – Build big and beautiful you will be successful.

2 mins; November 17, 2021

2327 – It is obvious that we are living in dark times.

6 mins; November 17, 2021

2326 – Your physical health will improve as you spiritual health improves.

6 mins; November 17, 2021

2325 – You never know, Hashem may appreciate more your service in your present place.

10 mins; November 17, 2021

2322 – To protect our children and our youth they must study Chasidus

16 mins; November 16, 2021

2324– I am surprised at your conduct!

3 mins; November 16, 2021

2323 – It is beyond description the great light the Lubavitch Yeshivas spread over the years.

7 mins; November 16, 2021

2321 – You have the opportunity to influence your students with an inner love and awe of Hashem

3 mins; November 16, 2021

2320 – Consider a match with a girl from a Sephardic family.

10 mins; November 16, 2021

2319 – If you will decide to observe family purity, eat kosher and keep Shabbos 100 percent.

2 mins; November 16, 2021

2318 – I was happy to read in your letter that you are reaching out to women from other communities.

2 mins; November 16, 2021

2317 – Only reflect on those things that you are sure they will not interfere with you service to Hashem.

3 mins; November 11, 2021

2316 – The Rebbe sends Check for the Chanukah Shamoshim

3 mins; November 11, 2021

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