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The Rebbe on the '60's
As early as 1963, the Rebbe offered this analysis of the “return to roots” movement and proposed a plan of action
Displaced Persons
There is an element of that tumultous time that should be preserved..
Deerskin
One of the characteristics of the deer is that “Its hide does not constrain its flesh.” In other words, the extremely taut skin of the deer does not inhibit its growth but, on the contrary, adapts itself and conforms to it
The Well-Stocked Pharmacy
Entering into the interior of the pharmacy, one notices a section marked: Warning! Deadly Poison! One may wonder, what is poison doing in a place designated for cures and balms
Soul Wash
Clothes and linen, before we put them on, are clean and smoothly pressed---everything in its proper place. But after wearing them for a while they become creased, dusty or stained.
A Glaring Contradiction
There were certain statements that the Rebbe could not, and would not, tolerate
A Breath of Fresh Air
When Jews are united as one body, a Jew in a free land can provide life to a Jew living under oppression
The Jewish Accountant
If when taking stock of our lives the pile of wrongdoing seems higher than the pile of goodness, there's one critical factor we must take into account
Glue
The Rebbe’s prescription for a troubled marriage
Moral Outrage
Can there be such a thing as an outraged atheist?
The Wager
The man wagered that the Rebbe would never make a public fool of himself and announce his belief that the sun revolves around the earth...
Honorary President
If he needn't actually do anything, what's the honor?
You Are What You Write
The Rebbe on literature, ulterior motive, and the Jewish soul
The Touchstone
Have you ever regreted a good deed?
The Sequel
Having already discussed the intellectual reasons for belief in G-d, the Rebbe spells out the other reasons for leading a Torah-true life
His Own Turf
Perfect harmony and full acceptance of a central authority might be the ideal, but ideals are usually the greatest obstacle in getting anything done
Religion, State, and the Ten Commandments
The singular unity within Judaism
The Head
What, exactly, is a Rebbe?
Responsibility
His Guiding Vision
What motivated the Rebbe? What drove his unceasing labor and unprecedented achievements?
Mind and Heart
And where they converge
The Rich
If G-d trusts them, they have earned our respect

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