A Word from the Publishers

We are pleased to present Issue 182 of Rebbe Responsa, a collection of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s English letters.

This week’s booklet presents letters to individuals at the beginning of their journey in Yiddishkeit. The letters address hesitations that often arise along the way: how one who is “not a religious person” should view himself; whether understanding must come before observance; how quickly to change, and whether to promise or only to try; and whether a life of Torah and Mitzvos leaves room for individual thought.

Also introduced this week is a new column, Recipient Spotlight, remembering recipients of the Rebbe’s English letters whose yahrzeits fall during the week. We remember Professor Velvl Greene, a scientist who became observant in the 1960s, and whom the Rebbe encouraged to bring others along the same path.

All letter titles, summaries, and footnotes were added by the publisher.

We are proud to announce the launch of our new website, RebbeResponsa.com. Previously available exclusively on the app, the full collection of over 5,500 English letters can now be searched, browsed, and shared directly online.

May the study of these letters hasten the coming of Moshiach speedily in our days.

The Rebbe Responsa Team