Letters From the Rebbe - Personal and public correspondence of the Rebbe

The need for those who understand the Rebbe’s teachings to explain their content to others

Letter No. 599:

Concept of “days of discernment” as it applies to appreciation of the new energy granted by the passing of the Rebbe Rayatz

Thursday, April 27, 1950 - Iyar 10, 5710

Letter No. 598:

The lesson of the Counting of the Omer: time is precious

Thursday, April 27, 1950 - Iyar 10, 5710

Letter No. 597:

The Counting [of the Omer] teaches us, among many other things, that time is precious. We always have to be counting.

Blessings to a young man on his birthday

Tuesday, April 25, 1950 - Iyar 8, 5710

Letter No. 596:

A person suffering from emotional volatility; be content with one’s material portion & strive harder spiritually despite hardships

Tuesday, April 25, 1950 - Iyar 8, 5710

Letter No. 595:

Blessings for health

Monday, April 24, 1950 - Iyar 7, 5710

Letter No. 594:

The importance of public study sessions for the study of Chassidus

Sunday, April 23, 1950 - Iyar 6, 5710

Letter No. 593:

Rising to a personal challenge; the assistance a bond with the Rebbe Rayatz grants in enabling a person to elevate himself

Friday, April 21, 1950 - Iyar 4, 5710

Letter No. 592:

The Lubavitch custom of using esrogim from Calabria

Thursday, April 20, 1950 - Iyar 3, 5710

Letter No. 590:

Not eating before going to the gravesite of a tzaddik

Wednesday, April 19, 1950 - Iyar 2, 5710

Letter No. 589:

The connection of the Menuchin family to the Lubavitch Rebbeim

Thursday, April 13, 1950 - Nissan 26, 5710

Letter No. 588:

Advice to a young man to accept a role in outreach activities

Wednesday, April 12, 1950 - Nissan 25, 5710

Letter No. 587:

Instructions concerning beginning shlichus in North Africa and other communal activities

Thursday, April 06, 1950 - Nissan 19, 5710

Letter No. 585*:

Importance of studying teachings of the Rebbe Rayatz so that he can dwell in two worlds simultaneously; private notes to individuals

Friday, March 31, 1950 - Nissan 13, 5710

Letter No. 585:

Blessings for the Pesach holiday

Friday, March 31, 1950 - Nissan 13, 5710

Letter No. 584:

Maintaining a connection with the Rebbe Rayatz

Thursday, March 30, 1950 - Nissan 12, 5710

Letter No. 583:

A gift for a groom

Tuesday, March 28, 1950 - Nissan 10, 5710

Letter No. 581:

Reaching out to others, because “every individual is a multitude”; a private note to a certain individual

Tuesday, March 28, 1950 - Nissan 10, 5710

Letter No. 580:

Being alive spiritually; “doubt how to conduct oneself, stand firm in your connection to the Rebbe [Rayatz] will find way to answer”

Tuesday, March 28, 1950 - Nissan 10, 5710

Letter No. 579:

Instructions concerning beginning shlichus in North Africa

Tuesday, March 21, 1950 - Nissan 3, 5710

Letter No. 578*:

Instructions concerning beginning shlichus in North Africa; the importance of the quality of eagerness

Tuesday, March 21, 1950 - Nissan 3, 5710

Letter No. 578:

Maintaining a bond with the Rebbe Rayatz

Monday, February 13, 1950 - Shevat 26, 5710

Letter No. 577:

To chassid who asked the Rebbe to accept leadership; explanation Zohar that unmarried priest forbidden to perform in Beis HaMikdash

Monday, February 13, 1950 - Shevat 26, 5710

Letter No. 576:

Beis Nissan first Shabbos of Creation, day when there was no darkness; connection between that and pnimiyus haTorah; private notes

Sunday, February 12, 1950 - Shevat 25, 5710

Letter No. 575:

Explanation Basi LeGani “treasure-stores distributed [specifically] through the officers…”; each person act as officer and soldier

Sunday, February 12, 1950 - Shevat 25, 5710

Letter No. 574:

The significance of Beis Nissan

Sunday, February 12, 1950 - Shevat 25, 5710

Letter No. 573:

Instructions concerning beginning shlichus in North Africa

Saturday, February 11, 1950 - Shevat 24, 5710

Letter No. 572:

Seeking funds for the educational activities in France and North Africa

Tuesday, February 07, 1950 - Shevat 20, 5710

Letter No. 571:

Serving as a positive influence for others

Tuesday, February 07, 1950 - Shevat 20, 5710

Letter No. 570:

Reinforcing one’s hiskashrus to the Rebbe Rayatz

Sunday, February 05, 1950 - Shevat 18, 5710

Letter No. 569*:

Instructions concerning beginning shlichus in North Africa

Saturday, February 04, 1950 - Shevat 17, 5710

Letter No. 569:

Beginning shlichus in North Africa; Connection between shlichus activity and the analogy by the Rebbe Rayatz in Basi LeGani

Saturday, February 04, 1950 - Shevat 17, 5710

Letter No. 568:

Appreciation for condolence wishes offered after the passing of the Rebbe Rayatz

Tuesday, January 31, 1950 - Shevat 13, 5710

Letter No. 567:

A request that chassidim distinguish themselves through positive conduct in all aspects of life; notes to private individuals

Sunday, January 29, 1950 - Shevat 11, 5710

Letter No. 566:

Resolving questions regarding one’s future through discussion with three good friends

Sunday, January 29, 1950 - Shevat 11, 5710

Letter No. 565:

Maintaining bonds of love with the Rebbe Rayatz

Sunday, January 29, 1950 - Shevat 11, 5710

Letter No. 564:

Carrying out a wedding amidst rejoicing despite the passing of the Rebbe Rayatz

Wednesday, February 22, 1950 - Adar 5, 5710

Letter No. 562:

Explanation of Alter Rebbe’s words of consolation in Tanya, Iggeres HaKodesh, 27; ways to maintain a bond with Rebbe Rayatz

Saturday, February 18, 1950 - Adar 1, 5710

Letter No. 561:

Even those who did not know or recognize [the tzaddik] during his actual lifetime but only studied the holy books... it is certain that they too are called his disciples,... for they believe in that tzaddik and from him they receive the light of his Torah teachings;... the branches are drawn back to their roots.

An emphasis on acting in the spirit of the directives of the Rebbe Rayatz to maintain one’s connection with him

Saturday, February 18, 1950 - Adar 1, 5710

Letter No. 560:

Proceeding in the activities of the Rebbe Rayatz despite the difficulty arising from his passing; an emphasis on ahavas Yisrael

Monday, February 13, 1950 - Shevat 26, 5710

Letter No. 559*:

Instructions concerning beginning shlichus in North Africa and the establishment of educational programs for Jewish children there

Tuesday, February 07, 1950 - Shevat 20, 5710

Letter No. 559:

Excerpt from first letter by the Rebbe after the passing of the Rebbe Rayatz; maintaining a connection with the Rebbe Rayatz

Sunday, February 05, 1950 - Shevat 18, 5710

Letter No. 558: