Letters on Education

The Lubavitcher Rebbe was the first among Jewish spiritual leaders to come up with the idea of widely disseminating knowledge about Judaism. The advice and recommendations that the Rebbe offered in his private letters are not only relevant but serve as practical guidance for action. The epigraph to this publication could be the words of the prophet Moses, who, before the giving of the Torah, answered the Almighty, who was asking him who would guarantee that the Jews would study the Torah: "Our children will be our guarantors!". Since then, Jews have borne the responsibility to ensure that children study the Torah and receive a Jewish education. No one is exempt from these duties. "As long as there is at least one Jewish child - the Rebbe wrote - not receiving a true Jewish education, it is considered that the community has failed in its duty. Our era is the most favorable for Jewish education. In today's world, where chaos reigns and traditional values are lost, parents are increasingly realizing the urgent need for Jewish education. The Torah and the commandments are an integral part of what constitutes the essence of a Jew's personality."