To Truly Help a Friend
Rebbe Responsa | November 21, 2025
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To Truly Help a Friend

Rebbe Responsa | December 07, 2025

One concerned for another’s well-being must find a way to strengthen their observance; a friendly approach is the best approach; the effectiveness of a role model

By the Grace of G-d
Erev Pesach, 5722
Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Dov Lent
3 Tewkesbury Drive
Prestwich
Manchester
Greeting and Blessing:

Your letter reached me with some delay. As requested, I will remember the person in prayer in accordance with the contents of your letter.

I would be remiss in my duty if I were not to point out that the way for a Jew to receive G-d’s blessings is to live the daily life in accordance with the Torah and Mitzvoth. Therefore those concerned to help another person must find ways and means to help that person improve the observance of the Torah and Mitzvoth. A friendly approach, and one that is suitable and likely to call forth the best response, is bound to have good results, and words coming from the heart enter the heart. Needless to say, the most effective way to influence other people is by showing a good example personally...

Wishing you and yours a Kosher and happy Pesach
With blessing,
By Nissan Mindel

One concerned for another’s well-being must find a way to strengthen their observance; a friendly approach is the best approach; the effectiveness of a role model

By the Grace of G-d
Erev Pesach, 5722
Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mr. Dov Lent
3 Tewkesbury Drive
Prestwich
Manchester
Greeting and Blessing:

Your letter reached me with some delay. As requested, I will remember the person in prayer in accordance with the contents of your letter.

I would be remiss in my duty if I were not to point out that the way for a Jew to receive G-d’s blessings is to live the daily life in accordance with the Torah and Mitzvoth. Therefore those concerned to help another person must find ways and means to help that person improve the observance of the Torah and Mitzvoth. A friendly approach, and one that is suitable and likely to call forth the best response, is bound to have good results, and words coming from the heart enter the heart. Needless to say, the most effective way to influence other people is by showing a good example personally...

Wishing you and yours a Kosher and happy Pesach
With blessing,
By Nissan Mindel

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