About this episode

This episode explores the newly revealed letters from the Lubavitcher Rebbe and their insights on life and personal growth.

This special Gimmel Tammuz episode of Meaningful People explores the Lubavitcher Rebbe's letters and the conversations, questions, and life experiences behind them. Rabbi Shais Taub, Shmuel Greene, and members of the Sichos In English team join Nachi Gordon to share stories of the Rebbe's correspondence with people from all walks of life and what those letters reveal about his perspective on life, purpose, relationships, challenges, and personal growth. Along the way, they share powerful stories of personal correspondence, unique relationships the Rebbe built with people from all walks of life, and the lessons that continue to resonate decades later. From a scientist searching for life in space to a struggling teacher seeking direction, These conversations offer a fascinating look at how timeless ideas can be applied to everyday life. This Episode was made possible by Sichos in English The English Letters is a brand-new series featuring thousands of previously unpublished English letters from the Lubavitcher Rebbe, edited and produced by Sichos In English and published by Kehos. Covering everything from marriage and parenting to faith, career decisions, and personal struggles…

People in this episode

Host: Nachi Gordon

Guests: Rabbi Shais Taub, Shmuel Greene

Topics covered

• Lubavitcher Rebbe
• letters
• personal growth
• relationships
• life purpose
• correspondence

Keywords

• Lubavitcher Rebbe
• letters
• personal correspondence
• life lessons
• Gimmel Tammuz
• Sichos In English
• faith
• relationships

Sponsors

Sichos in English

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sichos In English, Kehos

Books & works: The English Letters

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