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The Rebbe studied foreign languages in his childhood during times when he stayed in places where Torah study was forbidden. In his youth, he studied additional general subjects for matriculation exams, during times that did not detract at all from his extensive holy studies. After his marriage, he studied academic subjects under the instruction of his father-in-law, the Rebbe Rayatz. The Rebbe focused mainly on studying natural sciences, and it is known that he received degrees in engineering and physics. The Rebbe used the knowledge he acquired at university to prove his halachic opinion regarding halachic-technological questions.

However, many times the Rebbe firmly expressed his view opposing study in college, for several reasons: a. The atmosphere in these studies is permeated with denial of G-d and His providence. b. Academic studies incorporate subjects that are in the category of idol worship. c. The atmosphere on campuses is one of complete immodesty and contrary to tzniut.

However, many times the Rebbe firmly expressed his view opposing study in college, for several reasons: a. The atmosphere in these studies is permeated with denial of G-d and His providence. b. Academic studies incorporate subjects that are in the category of idol worship. c. The atmosphere on campuses is one of complete immodesty and contrary to [[Tznius|tzniut]].

In a letter to a young man who served as a shliach and wanted to study in college, the Rebbe elaborated on the severity of the matter, particularly as the Rebbe's emissary, that when he goes to study in college, he takes the Rebbe there with him.

In a letter to a young man who served as a shliach and wanted to study in college, the Rebbe elaborated on the severity of the matter, particularly as the Rebbe's emissary, that when he goes to study in college, he takes the Rebbe there with him<ref>Igros Kodesh of the Rebbe Shlita, Part 3, Letter 59. Part 4, Letter 59.</ref>.

==== Relationship to the State and Land of Israel ====

Extended entries – '''State of Israel • Land Integrity • Requests for the Rebbe to come to Israel and the Responses'''

The Rebbe, like previous Chabad Rebbes (the Rebbe Rashab and the Rebbe Rayatz), opposed the Zionist idea, yet they viewed the State of Israel as a "miracle of salvation", though he recognized it "de facto" (in practice) and not "de jure" (in principle).

The Rebbe, like previous Chabad Rebbes (the Rebbe Rashab and the Rebbe Rayatz), opposed the Zionist idea, yet they viewed the State of Israel as a "miracle of salvation", though he recognized it "de facto" (in practice) and not "de jure" (in principle)<ref>Rabbi Tuvia Blau, Pardes Chabad, Issue 11 (Summer 5763/2003), p. 189; Leket U'Prat, Part 2, 5777/2017, p. 138. This definition is also presented by Rabbi Uriel Zimmer, in the booklet "Judaism, Torah and the State" Chapter 17 which was seen by the Rebbe, in the name of Dr. Yitzchak Breuer, one of the thinkers of Agudas Yisrael.</ref>.

[[File:נתניהו.jpg|thumb|The ninth Prime Minister of the State of Israel, Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu, converses with the Rebbe on Rosh Chodesh, 1 Kislev 5752–1991. The Rebbe encourages him to hasten and bring closer the coming of Moshiach.]]

The Rebbe also showed active involvement in the life of the state, and met with state leaders, IDF officers, and heads of the Israeli security system. He firmly opposed giving territories to Arabs, and presented the opinion of military experts that giving away territories could lead to danger to life. The Rebbe based his opposition on the Shulchan Aruch and repeated the halacha that non-Jews who approached Jewish towns near the border, even if they only want to come for the purpose of gathering straw and hay, we desecrate Shabbat for them, lest they capture the city and from there the land would be easy to conquer.

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 The Rebbe studied foreign languages in his childhood during times when he stayed in places where Torah study was forbidden. In his youth, he studied additional general subjects for matriculation exams, during times that did not detract at all from his extensive holy studies. After his marriage, he studied academic subjects under the instruction of his father-in-law, the Rebbe Rayatz. The Rebbe focused mainly on studying natural sciences, and it is known that he received degrees in engineering and physics. The Rebbe used the knowledge he acquired at university to prove his halachic opinion regarding halachic-technological questions.
-However, many times the Rebbe firmly expressed his view opposing study in college, for several reasons: a. The atmosphere in these studies is permeated with denial of G-d and His providence. b. Academic studies incorporate subjects that are in the category of idol worship. c. The atmosphere on campuses is one of complete immodesty and contrary to tzniut.
+However, many times the Rebbe firmly expressed his view opposing study in college, for several reasons: a. The atmosphere in these studies is permeated with denial of G-d and His providence. b. Academic studies incorporate subjects that are in the category of idol worship. c. The atmosphere on campuses is one of complete immodesty and contrary to [[Tznius|tzniut]].
-In a letter to a young man who served as a shliach and wanted to study in college, the Rebbe elaborated on the severity of the matter, particularly as the Rebbe's emissary, that when he goes to study in college, he takes the Rebbe there with him.
+In a letter to a young man who served as a shliach and wanted to study in college, the Rebbe elaborated on the severity of the matter, particularly as the Rebbe's emissary, that when he goes to study in college, he takes the Rebbe there with him<ref>Igros Kodesh of the Rebbe Shlita, Part 3, Letter 59. Part 4, Letter 59.</ref>.
 ==== Relationship to the State and Land of Israel ====
 Extended entries – '''State of Israel • Land Integrity • Requests for the Rebbe to come to Israel and the Responses'''
-The Rebbe, like previous Chabad Rebbes (the Rebbe Rashab and the Rebbe Rayatz), opposed the Zionist idea, yet they viewed the State of Israel as a "miracle of salvation", though he recognized it "de facto" (in practice) and not "de jure" (in principle).
+The Rebbe, like previous Chabad Rebbes (the Rebbe Rashab and the Rebbe Rayatz), opposed the Zionist idea, yet they viewed the State of Israel as a "miracle of salvation", though he recognized it "de facto" (in practice) and not "de jure" (in principle)<ref>Rabbi Tuvia Blau, Pardes Chabad, Issue 11 (Summer 5763/2003), p. 189; Leket U'Prat, Part 2, 5777/2017, p. 138. This definition is also presented by Rabbi Uriel Zimmer, in the booklet "Judaism, Torah and the State" Chapter 17 which was seen by the Rebbe, in the name of Dr. Yitzchak Breuer, one of the thinkers of Agudas Yisrael.</ref>.
 [[File:נתניהו.jpg|thumb|The ninth Prime Minister of the State of Israel, Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu, converses with the Rebbe on Rosh Chodesh, 1 Kislev 5752–1991. The Rebbe encourages him to hasten and bring closer the coming of Moshiach.]]
 The Rebbe also showed active involvement in the life of the state, and met with state leaders, IDF officers, and heads of the Israeli security system. He firmly opposed giving territories to Arabs, and presented the opinion of military experts that giving away territories could lead to danger to life. The Rebbe based his opposition on the Shulchan Aruch and repeated the halacha that non-Jews who approached Jewish towns near the border, even if they only want to come for the purpose of gathering straw and hay, we desecrate Shabbat for them, lest they capture the city and from there the land would be easy to conquer.