Amikam, Eliyahu — Journalist

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Eliyahu Amikam — Journalist, Eretz Yisrael

I did not find a reliable published biography of Eliyahu Amikam; this summary is drawn from the Rebbe's letters to him (late 1960s–early 1970s), which show him to be a writer in Israel who used his pen on Jewish issues.

What the letters show

The power of the pen. The Rebbe encouraged him to use his talents for Torah truth without compromise, influencing others through his writing (IK 10480), and wrote that words spoken sincerely, including words shared from a farbrengen, deeply affect others (IK 9385).

Jewish unity and identity. On proposals to renew the Sanhedrin, the Rebbe wrote that Jewish unity and spiritual health depend on the daily observance of Torah and mitzvos by every Jew (IK 9569). He stressed the seriousness of the "Who is a Jew" question, explaining that such pressing communal issues had delayed his correspondence (IK 9890). These letters present the Rebbe's own position on public questions.

Every Jew's potential. The Rebbe taught him that every Jew has infinite potential rooted in his Divine soul, so that even one person can bring about great change, with quality mattering more than quantity (IK 8611), and encouraged practical steps toward positive goals, especially at Chanukah (IK 9794).

Sources: the Rebbe's letters cited above.

Shiurim in this topic

8611. Personal Influence, Quality over Quantity, and the Infinite Jewish Soul השפעה אישית, איכות על פני כמות, והנשמה היהודית האינסופית

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9385. Sharing Words from a Farbrengen and the Power of Sincere Speech שיתוף דברים מהתועדות וכוח הדיבור היוצא מן הלב

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9569. On Renewing the Sanhedrin and the True Solution to Jewish Unity על חידוש הסנהדרין והפתרון האמיתי לאחדות ישראל

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9794. Utilizing Opportunities and Action During Chanukah ניצול הזדמנויות ומעשה בימי חנוכה

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9890. Apology for Delay and the Seriousness of the Who is a Jew Issue בקשת סליחה על העיכוב ורצינות ענין מי הוא יהודי

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10480. Birthday Blessings, Elul, and the Power of Influence Through Writing ברכות יום הולדת, אלול, וכוח ההשפעה דרך כתיבה

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