Editing Igros Kodesh (The Rebbe) (section)

== Writing to the Rebbe through Igrot Kodesh ==
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Many Jews today strengthen their connection to the Rebbe, ask questions, and seek advice and blessings in all areas of life by turning to the Rebbe through the Igrot Kodesh (Holy Letters).

This practice has its roots and source in the Rebbe's teachings:<blockquote>"As is known, there is a custom among many Jews - both Torah scholars and ordinary people, as well as women - that before undertaking a certain action, they open a holy book and look at the place where the book opened and where their eyes first fall (not intentionally, as they wanted to see where it would open according to Divine Providence), and based on this they made decisions regarding practical matters. For example, when the book opened to a verse like 'You shall surely open' or 'You shall surely rejoice,' and similar phrases, it was for them a 'sign from above' that there would be great success in what they were about to do, or they understood from the sign that they should refrain from doing something, or postpone it until later, and so forth."

— Hitva'aduyot 5749, Vol. 1, p. 309</blockquote>Writing to the Rebbe is done by writing the request or question on a piece of paper. The paper is then inserted randomly into one of the volumes of Igrot Kodesh. At the random place where the paper was inserted, those who approach see a response to their request or guidance when needed. It is customary that before writing to the Rebbe, one makes a good resolution, such as a commitment to improve in observing a mitzvah or an additional enhancement in Jewish customs.

Hundreds and thousands of stories of revealed miracles occur through writing via the Igrot Kodesh, and these are collected in several books. Additionally, the weekly publication "Sichat HaGeulah" publishes a miracle story each week that occurred through the Rebbe's responses via the Igrot Kodesh.