Category: Rebbe Letters

Yeshiva Is the Best Preparation for Life

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The Rebbe tells a young man who has begun to study full time in yeshiva that dedicating a period of one's life exclusively to Torah study is the best preparation for a successful life.

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Advice for an Extreme Introvert

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The Rebbe responds to a woman with a severe aversion to social situations and explains to her that every person, without exception, can only function properly within the society of other human beings.

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She Quit Teaching

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In this letter, the Rebbe addresses a teacher who was struggling with discouragement and self-doubt, to the point of leaving the profession. The Rebbe offers a profound perspective on exhaustion, self-perception, and the Yetzer Hara’s tactics to bring a person down.

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They Talk During Davening

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In this letter, the Rebbe addresses the issue of talking during davening. But instead of simply condemning the behavior, the Rebbe offers a deeper perspective—one that challenges us to see the bigger picture of what it means when a Jew interrupts their daily routine to come to shul and pray.

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What You Can Give the Rebbe

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The Rebbe responds to blessings he received from his chassidim and highlights how these blessings were amplified by being accompanied with Torah study and tzedaka.

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Getting an Atheist Politician to Rethink

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Exploretwo letters from the Rebbe to Rabbi Dovid Leselbaum regarding his interactions with Israeli politician Yaakov Zerubavel. The Rebbe advises Leselbaum on how to engage with Zerubavel, emphasizing the power of truth to ultimately prevail.

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To a Bereft Mother

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In this English letter, the Rebbe offers comfort to parents who lost a child in a shocking tragedy. The Rebbe emphasizes the eternality of the soul and how the soul relies on its loved ones still here on earth.

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She Lost Her Job

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Discover the Rebbe’s profound advice to a woman who lost her teaching job, offering a powerful perspective on setbacks and resilience. This class explores how challenges are part of a greater process and how to face them with faith, strength, and renewed purpose.

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Misplaced Modesty

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The Rebbe urges a father to overcome his timidity and ensure his daughter fully understands the laws of Jewish marriage, emphasizing the impact on future generations.

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The Importance of Sharing Good News

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In this class, the Rebbe explains the significance of reporting back with good news. He emphasizes how sharing positive updates brings increased blessings upon the letter writer.

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Remembering Martyrs vs. Helping the Living

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In this letter, the Rebbe addresses the decision to build a Holocaust memorial in Paris. He emphasizes the importance of using resources to help the living in urgent need, both physically and spiritually.

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The Merit of Protecting Lives in the Holy Land

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We study two powerful letters from the Rebbe addressing Israeli soldiers, focusing on the spiritual significance of their self-sacrifice and service.

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