Upon his Arrival from Petersburg The Alter Rebbe sent this pastoral letter to all his followers, upon his release from the imprisonment brought about by calumnies instigated by the opponents of Chassidism.1 This slander resulted from his selfless and tireless efforts to strengthen the chassidic movement and disseminate its teachings. His subsequent release (also) served […]

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וזו היא גם כן מדתו של יעקב This [humility born of kindness] is also the characteristic trait of Jacob, ובזאת התנצל על יראתו מפני עשו, ולא די לו בהבטחתו: והנה אנכי עמך גו׳ and therewith he justified himself for his fear of Esau, and did not regard the [Divine] promise given to him as being […]

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ולזאת באתי מן המודיעים מודעה רבה לכללות אנ״ש Accordingly, I am now making a weighty announcement to all the men of our [chassidic] fraternity, על ריבוי החסדים אשר הגדיל ה׳ לעשות עמנו regarding the multitude of favors,20 “the great things that G‑d has done with us.” The attribute of Chesed (kindness) is also known by […]

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וילבש צדקה כשריון, וכובע ישועה בראשו “And1 He garbed himself with tzedakah2 as with a coat of mail, and a helmet of salvation upon his head.” This verse in fact speaks of G‑d’s promised actions in defense of His people. Nevertheless, the deeds of Jews that mirror G‑d’s deeds serve as a vessel which can […]

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