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More About Israel from Chabad.orgLetters of the Rebbe about Israel
Thursday, August 20, 1970 - Av 18, 5730
When Sharon sought the Rebbe’s counsel in 1970 about whether he should retire from the military and enter politics, the Rebbe strongly encouraged him to remain at his post.
Tuesday, February 17, 1959 - Adar I 9, 5719
There exists the danger that a new generation will grow up, a new type bearing the name of Israel but completely divorced from the past of our people and its eternal and essential values, and moreover, hostile to it in its world outlook, its culture, and the content of its daily life...
A nuanced and multifaceted approach to making Aliyah.
How sad that some Jewish leaders who, for the illusion of peace — and frightened by threats of further violence in the midst of a hostile and callous world—were prepared to surrender portions of our land, in the ill-conceived belief that our enemies would thereby be appeased.
If going to a foreign country necessitates obtaining a visa from the government of that country, then when one desires to visit a land which is Holy, a special “visa” is surely required.
Tuesday, July 24, 1973 - Tammuz 24, 5733
Time is of essence, for, as we have had occasion to emphasize it before, if the new olim are not taken care of immediately upon their arrival, the opportunity may be irretrievably lost. . .
Thursday, May 14, 1953 - Iyar 29, 5713
Monday, February 16, 1959 - Adar I 8, 5719
My opinion is absolutely clear, in conformity with the Torah and the tradition accepted for generations. . .
Sunday, November 01, 1959 - Tishrei 30, 5720
Tuesday, June 05, 1973 - Sivan 5, 5733
I am disappointed at the delay in the acquisition of a center in Jerusalem for the activities which are so vital and urgent. It is surely unnecessary to emphasize at length the urgency of the project under discussion, for it concerns new Olim, who arrive in the Holy Land with a great deal of enthusiasm and receptiveness.
Tuesday, December 09, 1975 - Tevet 5, 5736
There are people who claim that it is necessary to think and act "big," in terms of global dimensions and stupendous undertakings. Yet, we must never overlook -- indeed, rather greatly emphasize -- the so-called "small and unsophisticated". . .
Wednesday, December 26, 1973 - Tevet 1, 5734
When the offer of territorial concessions was made immediately after and since the Six day War, there was the miracle that the other party, the Arabs, rejected that offer.
Thursday, February 23, 1978 - Adar I 16, 5738
As I had occasion to mention this to others, visiting another country often requires a visa, and the "visa" insofar as a country which is recognized even by non-Jews as the "Holy Land" is surely in terms of an extra measure of holiness.
Monday, August 01, 1977 - Av 17, 5737
One of the obvious elements of the Prime Minister's visit is that it has demonstrated once again how vitally important it is for our people in the Holy Land to have strong and viable Jewish communities in the outside world.
The 10th of Tevet "In View of the Situation In and Around the Land of Israel"
A special effort should be made in the areas of Torah, prayer and charity.
Friday, August 27, 1976 - Elul 1, 5736
The present situation calls for the protection of every Jewish home. True protection is that which only G-d provides, as it is written, "G-d guards the city." To ensure this Divine guardianship, the home has to be conducted in all aspects according to G-d's will.
Sunday, November 11, 1973 - Cheshvan 16, 5734
The greatest miracle was that the Egyptians stopped their invasion for no good reason only a few miles east of the Canal.
One cannot fail to note the extraordinary aspects at both ends of the hijacking. On the one hand, the ease with which the four terrorists hijacked the airbus in Athens, and on the other hand, the extraordinary success of the rescue operation.
Monday, March 11, 1991 - Adar 25, 5751
A letter from the Rebbe written on March 11, 1991, ten days after the end of the first Gulf War
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.
Thursday, September 03, 1964 - Elul 26, 5724
In and of itself, the most apparent function of the commune is to equalize individuals of greater and lesser stature—something that runs contrary to human nature.
Tuesday, January 16, 1973 - Shevat 13, 5733
True serenity, which is connected with true peace of mind, can only be attained by a person if he doesn’t remain in one place and situation
Monday, July 10, 1967 - Tammuz 2, 5727
Monday, October 08, 1973 - Tishrei 12, 5734
Monday, March 13, 1978 - Adar II 4, 5738
Has the Torah become outdated that we must now modernize it?
Thursday, July 05, 1962 - Tammuz 3, 5722
The Rebbe responds to a Yeshivah student regarding why he cannot concentrate on his prayers and what he should do if he likes studying a certain subject more.
Tuesday, October 17, 1967 - Tishrei 13, 5728
I was deeply grieved to read in the newspaper about the tragic loss of your tender young son, may he rest in peace... During a time of war and peril you were saved - indeed, you were among those who secured the victory for our nation, the Children of Israel, against our enemies.
Wednesday, March 06, 1963 - Adar 10, 5723
Friday, January 31, 1986 - Shevat 21, 5746
Thursday, March 30, 1978 - Adar II 21, 5738