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Thursday, December 01, 1960 - Kislev 12, 5721
With all the greatness and blessing that a sheitel brings, even were it to entail serious difficulty, it would still be worthwhile; certainly, where this is not the case, there need be no worries at all.
Sunday, January 14, 1979 - Tevet 15, 5739
Both the parent and the plant bring life to their offspring. Unlike the plant, which must be connected to its roots, the human may eventually live on its own. However, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob are referred to as our roots . . .
Monday, November 22, 1965 - Cheshvan 27, 5726
The tremendous merit and great necessity of assisting a bride and groom prepare for marriage.
Monday, April 26, 1971 - Iyar 1, 5731
Man may not actually have control over the flow of time, yet he can greatly influence and affect it . . .
Thursday, May 01, 1952 - Iyar 6, 5712
Is vacation time a slowdown of study and practice, or is it a transition from one activity to another?
Sunday, May 26, 1974 - Sivan 5, 5734
When on vacation without the responsibility of day-to-day school activities, boys and girls have an even greater opportunity to catch their spiritual breath!
Thursday, December 31, 1964 - Tevet 26, 5725
Jewish anxiety is rooted in the Jewish soul, and must be examined (and cured) on that level.
Tuesday, February 04, 1986 - Shevat 25, 5746
Tackling inborn difficulties and successfully overcoming hardships.
Wednesday, November 25, 1959 - Cheshvan 24, 5720
There are six mitzvahs which are constantly incumbent upon us; to fulfill them we must know the basics of Chassidic thought.
Thursday, June 24, 1954 - Sivan 23, 5714
Serving G-d with joy is vital for the fulfillment of Torah and mitzvahs.
Friday, December 29, 1961 - Tevet 22, 5722
A true leader is concerned with his people, from the young to the very old, the simple to the great.
Tuesday, March 27, 1951 - Adar II 19, 5711
The reason and significance of why we give gifts of food, “mishloach manot,” on Purim…
Wednesday, June 24, 1959 - Sivan 18, 5719
Throughout life we may be “tested” and “tried” many times, yet G-d does not subject someone to more than he can withstand. Trust in G-d is the best way to receive His blessings.
Monday, April 27, 1964 - Iyar 15, 5724
Over the years, many have seen fasting and personal afflictions as a form of teshuvah, or a way toward it. If this is not correct, what does the Rebbe suggest be done instead?
Monday, March 27, 1961 - Nissan 10, 5721
Is there really a way to escape G-d, and what does suicides actually do?
Monday, June 11, 1956 - Tammuz 2, 5716
If the soul is reincarnated in various bodies, in which body will it finally be resurrected with the Moshiach comes?
Monday, May 19, 1969 - Sivan 2, 5729
If it is the rabbi who leads his congregation as its spiritual leader, are the laymen able to effectively add to this?
Monday, April 30, 1956 - Iyar 19, 5716
Late blessings for a happy marriage…
Thursday, April 05, 1984 - Nissan 3, 5744
Every Jew has a G-dly soul, and no matter where one finds himself, he is a part of the Jewish people.
Thursday, February 21, 1963 - Shevat 27, 5723
Logical explanations regarding the authenticity of Torah, and critiquing the Bible critics . . .
Monday, July 31, 1967 - Tammuz 23, 5727
The Rebbe explains that best way to hasten the fulfillment of G-d’s promise “to rebuild Jerusalem” is by removing the causes which brought about its initial destruction.
Wednesday, April 14, 1954 - Nissan 11, 5714
It’s obvious that a soldier must be fully protected, and wearing all his military protective gear, in order to remain unharmed. What about his spiritual protection?
Thursday, January 04, 1962 - Tevet 28, 5722
Is the fact that a young man wears a beard reason for alarm or is it cause for admiration?
Monday, September 28, 1959 - Elul 25, 5719
Man’s mission and purpose may be to conquer and elevate the world, but perhaps he must first conquer and elevate himself.
Sunday, December 01, 1957 - Kislev 8, 5718
What can we do when children seem to be nervous and uninterested in their studies?
Friday, January 09, 1953 - Tevet 22, 5713
How observant can one be in the military? And what to do when unable to wear tefillin in the morning?
Tuesday, September 01, 1964 - Elul 24, 5724
Is there any significance in the distinction between how man and all other beings were created? See how one individual can change the world.
Sunday, July 07, 1963 - Tammuz 15, 5723
Sometimes we may feel that we can achieve and accomplish, as though we are “conquering the world.” Can this actually be done? Or is it easier said than done?
Thursday, January 04, 1979 - Tevet 5, 5739
The important steps to be made in the transition from a Jewish daughter to a Jewish mother…
Friday, November 25, 1977 - Kislev 15, 5738
Chanukah, 5738
When we find ourselves in an “after unset” situation, strong faith will illuminate our lives.
Saturday, January 31, 1987 - Shevat 1, 5747
The miracle of Purim demonstrates the greatness of the Jewish women to such an extent that the Megillah is not named after Mordechai, or even Mordechai and Esther together, but only Esther.
Wednesday, July 23, 1975 - Av 15, 5735
We can hasten the redemption by removing the reason for the exile, Torah education for girls is the path forward.
Sunday, February 24, 1980 - Adar 7, 5740
When you win a raffle, you have not won alone, but rather you are actually representing all its participants.
Sunday, January 29, 1961 - Shevat 12, 5721
Are we subject merely to this physical reality, or could it really be that there is a deeper, more spiritual factor actually affecting our daily lives?
Thursday, March 04, 1971 - Adar 7, 5731
How important is Chassid wisdom. Isn’t it just a mystical perspective?
Monday, September 01, 1969 - Elul 18, 5729
Pre-Rosh Hashsanah 5730 [1969]
Rosh Hashana means the beginning (head) of the year (creation). If so, why is it celebrated on the anniversary of the sixth day of creation and not on the first?
Monday, March 14, 1977 - Adar 24, 5737
The similarities between Judaism’s and the military’s basic precepts, and how we apply them in our daily lives.
Thursday, June 16, 1983 - Tammuz 5, 5743
If death brings the soul back to its source in heaven, what then is purpose of mourning?
A tree without firm roots can be uprooted in the winds and its fruit scattered. Like a tree, man too needs strong roots, which in effect lead to bearing good fruit.
Wednesday, September 02, 1964 - Elul 25, 5724
If G-d knows it all, do we honestly have freedom of choice?
Monday, March 13, 1978 - Adar II 4, 5738
Has the Torah become outdated that we must now modernize it?
Sunday, September 01, 1957 - Elul 5, 5717
The role of the Jewish people as a minority among the nations and that of an individual Jew in his enviroment. An objective survey on Jewish history proves that Jewish survival is based on the observance of Torah and Mitzvos.
Monday, February 01, 1971 - Shevat 6, 5731
How to reconcile what seems to be blind religious observance with fundamental rationalism.
Thursday, August 31, 1950 - Elul 18, 5710
On the threshold of the New Year, material and spiritual kindness opens the way for our Prayers – even the poor can benefit others.
Thursday, May 09, 1985 - Iyar 18, 5745
Whilst traveling through the desert the Jews quarreled frequently, yet when they came to Sinai they unified.
Wednesday, June 06, 1951 - Sivan 2, 5711
Is there a way for the finite creation to connect with the infinite creator? Yes. That is why G-d gave us the Torah.
Monday, January 01, 1962 - Tevet 25, 5722
Did we really need G-d to tell us not to murder and steal? The Rebbe asks us to take a deeper look at our assumptions about "simple human decency."
Friday, May 01, 1953 - Iyar 16, 5713
Time just marches on, and we can neither slow its march, nor speed it . . .
Sunday, December 08, 1974 - Kislev 24, 5735
The practical and deeper reasons we light the Shabbat candles.
Tuesday, May 19, 1970 - Iyar 13, 5730
If Rabbi Akiva’s motto was “Love your fellow as yourself,” why were his disciples disrespectful to one another?
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