Letters For Our Time

Should one skip parts of the prayers (as stated in Shluchan Aruch) in order to pray the Amidah with the minyan? Based on Igros Kodesh vol.18, p.81; vol.1, p.229; vol.7, p.139; vol.15, p.170; Chassidishe Derher, Shevat 5779.

What is the purpose of a synagogue? What type of classes should a pulpit rabbi give? What did the Shelah HaKadosh learn from the travels of the Jews in the desert? Based on Igros Kodesh vol.17, p.171; Shelah HaKadosh, Torah She'Bichtav beha'alosecha; NY Times 1-20-1970.

The Lubavitcher Rebbe offers a number of explanations regarding why the Alter Rebbe did not include Rambam's 13 Principles of Faith in the Siddur. Join me as we explore the meaning and precision of prayer. Based on Igros Kodesh vol.12, p.18-20. Here are some of the sources discussed: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/241019?editor=1

Is a seeing eye dog allowed in shul? How important is it to daven with a minyan? Join me as I explore a fascinating halachic debate, featuring R. Moshe Feinstein, R. MM Kasher, and the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Sources: Igros Moshe O.C. vol.1, siman 45; Igros Kodesh vol.18, p.422 and 455; conversation with R. Shnayer Leiman (Flushing NY); and Rabbi Aaron Slonim (Binghamton NY).

What is the relationship between Chabad & Breslov? Was the Rebbe familiar with Likkutei Moharan? Featuring a teaching from Likkutei Moharan on Pirkei Avos chapter 3, mishna 4.

History, Pirkei Avos, Rambam, Gemora, Maharal, Lag BaOmer. Looking for meaning in the choices we are facing.

What did Rav Yochanan say when he saw a cormorant? 🦅 Some thoughts on hashgocho protis from the writings of the Rebbe.  Based on Igros Kodesh vol.11, p.143-4; and vol.9, p.44