Elchanan HaKohen

אלחנן הכהן

This tag collects letters to a correspondent (or correspondents) identified in the published Igros Kodesh only as "Elchanan HaKohen," from the 1940s to about 5720 (1960). It may include more than one person.

What the letters show

Chassidus and belief. The early letters explain why Techiyas HaMeisim must take place physically, not only spiritually (IK 200), why Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of man (IK 249), the unique role and blessings of a Kohen (IK 402), and how seeing the image of a tzaddik inspires spiritual strength (IK 458).

Outreach. Inspiring someone to resume putting on tefillin is an act of immense merit (IK 2701). Chanukah teaches us to keep increasing light (IK 5018), and true Jewish unity means harmonizing body and soul (IK 8090).

Sources: the Rebbe's letters cited above.

Shiurim in this topic

2701. Influencing a Boy to Resume Putting on Teffilin Regularly השפעה על בחור להתחיל שוב להניח תפילין בקביעות

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5018. Lesson from Chanukah: Increasing Light Each Day לקח מחנוכה, הוספת אור בכל יום

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200. The Details and Purpose of Techiyas HaMeisim פרטי וענין תחיית המתים

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249. The Creation of Man and the Significance of Rosh Hashanah בריאת האדם ומשמעות ראש השנה

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402. Blessings for the New Year and the Role of a Kohen in Education ברכות לשנה החדשה ותפקיד כהן בחינוך

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8090. The Unity of Body and Soul, Spiritual and Physical Health אחדות הגוף והנשמה, בריאות רוחנית וגופנית

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458. Gift of a Portrait and Blessings for Continued Success in Chinuch מתנה של תמונה וברכות להמשך הצלחה בעניני חינוך

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