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Author Levi Shmotkin to Newsmax: Lubavitcher Rebbe's Wisdom Resonates After Oct. 7

Author Levi Shmotkin talked with Newsmax recently about his 2024 book which chronicles the inspiration derived from American Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, more widely known as the Lubavitcher Rebbe, the preeminent Jewish voice of modern times, whose 103rd birthday would have been April 5.

Author Researched 20,000 of the Rebbe’s Letters, Here’s What He Learned

“Letters for Life” offers practical guidance from the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Menachem Mendel Schneerson

Bestselling New Book ‘Letters for Life’ Presents Timeless Jewish Mental Health Wisdom for a New Generation

How the letters of a Chasidic sage provide a path for emotional stability in our modern world.

Invaluable emotional insights from the Lubavitcher Rebbe

Real Talk host Hadassah Chen speaks with author Levi Shmotkin about his efforts to bring the Lubavitcher Rebbe's advice on emotional health to everyone in an engaging and relatable format.

Book Review: The Rebbe’s Timeless Guidance for Humanity

New book illuminates the Rebbe's practical counsel for overcoming life's challenges with purpose and resilience By: Bronya Shaffer Recent decades have seen leaps in our focus

Tens of thousands visit gravesite of Lubavitcher rebbe on 30th anniversary of his death

An estimated 50,000 worshipers visit Queens gravesite as a younger generation takes up the Rebbe’s teachings.

‘Letters for Life’ Worthy of Keeping as a Trusted Companion

As I’ve seen in my own practice over the many years, I’ve turned more and more to the healing power of Torah study and this leaps off the pages of this essential read, as we see the need for emotional wellness guidance and education more than ever. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D]

Letters for Life: Transforming suffering and living a fulfilling life

'Letters for Life' presents the Rebbe’s advice in a simple, practical way, and thus has universal appeal.

A Fabulous Friday Night Spotlight on Emotional Wellness

In today’s digital age, parents are confronted with emotional wellness challenges that arise with increased technology use. Friendship Circle is addressing these issues through a variety of UMatter programs.

A Father and Son, and the Rebbe

Dave's first pool read of the summer brought full circle an unusual occasion more than three decades ago.

Author Talk with Levi Shmotkin of "Letters for Life"

On 11th of May 2025, members of Alameda’s Jewish community will gather for a discussion with Chasidic scholar Levi Y. Shmotkin, on Chassidic wisdom for finding emotional wellbeing. Hosted by Chabad Jewish Center of Alameda

Chabad of Paramus and Congregation Beth Tefillah to Host Author Levi Shmotkin For Discussion

PARAMUS, NJ - On April 6, members of Chabad of Paramus, Beth Tefillah, and the friends from the community will gather for a discussion with Chasidic scholar Levi Y. Shmotkin, on Chassidic wisdom for finding emotional wellbeing. Hosted by Chabad of Paramus and Congregation Beth Tefillah

Education and Sharing Day: Focus on Kindness and Emotional Balance

Finding Emotional Balance in an Unbalanced World

Spurred by a personal quest, author Levi Y. Shmotkin spent 5 years studying the private counseling of the most influential Jewish Sage of the 21st century--the Lubavitcher Rebbe. After sifting through thousands of letters and hundreds of interviews, Shmotkin felt that he found what he was searching for. Join us for an uplifting evening with Levi as we explore Jewish wisdom for Emotional Wellness, distilled in his new book Letters for Life.

Finding Emotional Balance in an Unbalanced World—The Torah's View

In today’s fast-paced and uncertain world, many of us grapple with anxiety, stress, and insecurity. How do we cope? More importantly, what does the Torah say about these feelings?

Jewish Wisdom for Finding Emotional Wellness in an Unbalanced World

This newly released bestseller draws upon the over four decades of letters and private counselling by the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, and provides inspirational insights, poignant stories and practical tools to achieve emotional equilibrium in an unbalanced world.

Lessons for life

As mental health grows in importance, Rabbi Levi Y. Shmotkin shares timely and needed perspectives with South Africa’s Jewish community. On June 9, Shmotkin will be speaking in Cape Town about his new book Letters for Life: Guidance for Emotional Wellness from the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Based on over four decades of letters and private counselling of the Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson – Judaism’s most influential modern leader known simply as ‘the Rebbe’ – the book distils practical tools for maintaining mental health and navigating complex emotions.

Lessons for life

As mental health grows in importance, Rabbi Levi Y. Shmotkin shares timely and needed perspectives with South Africa’s Jewish community. On June 9, Shmotkin will be speaking in Cape Town about his new book Letters for Life: Guidance for Emotional Wellness from the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

Letters Of Life- The Village Chabad

Never before has there been such awareness about emotional health.

Letters for Life inspired by Rebbe’s words of wisdom

When Rabbi Levi Shmotkin speaks about the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s letters, he doesn’t just relay their content, he inhabits them. Sitting across from him, it’s clear that he’s internalised every line, every response, every blessing. His words are deliberate, his thoughts deep, as though each question posed to him travels through the prism of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson’s teachings before forming an answer.

Mat-Su Jewish Center hosting event at the Wasilla Public Library

The Mat-Su Jewish Center is hosting "Finding Emotional Balance in an Unbalanced World", a lecture and discussion hosted by author Rabbi Levi Shmotkin on his recent book, "Letters of Life" at the Wasilla Public Library on May 6 at 5 p.m.

Over 130 Attend Teaneck Event Honoring Rebbe’s Yahrzeit With Lecture and Book Signing

Rebbe’s 31st yahrzeit, over 130 people attended a dinner and lecture and book signing by Rabbi Levi Shmotkin, author of “Letters for Life: Guidance for Emotional Wellness from the Lubavitcher Rebbe.” The event was held at and sponsored by the Teaneck Chabad House.

Rabbi Shmotkin brings message of inner health to Australia

Shmotkin, a young Chassidic scholar, visited Australia this month as part of an extensive international tour. He has already spoken in the US, as well as Europe, Israel, South Africa, and Canada, sharing the Rebbe’s message of emotional resilience and spiritual empowerment.

Rebbe's letters a life force for those in the dumps

Growing up in Connecticut in the US, Levi Shmotkin was beset by dark thoughts about himself and his future.

San Diego Jewish World

The Jewish Holiday of Tu B’Shvat has come and gone. It was celebrated on the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 12 this year. My 12-year-old twins love this holiday since it celebrates the birthday of the trees.

Shmotkin shares Rebbe's Wisdom

Wasilla Public Library, Mat-Su Jewish Center host nationally-known author

The Wasilla Public Library and Mat-Su Jewish Center Chabad hosted author Rabbi Levi Shmotkin on his international book signing tour during the evening of May 6.

‘Letters for Life’ author pays tribute to Lubavitch Rebbe

An evening exploring emotional well-being and remembering Lubavitch Rebbe Menachem M. Schneerson is promised as author and Chasidic scholar Rabbi Levi Y. Shmotkin delves into his book, “Letters for Life,” at Chabad at the Falls’ event, “Emotional Balance in an Unbalanced World.”

“Letters for Life”: il Rebbe Schneerson e il potere delle parole

“Letters for life”, lettere per la vita, presenta una parte della corrispondenza privata del Rebbe Lubavitch, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, attraverso l’approccio diretto e accessibile del giovane rabbino Levi Y. Shmotkin. È una lettura piacevole e profonda volta ad esplorare il benessere emotivo a partire dalle risposte che il Rebbe ha dato negli anni ai quesiti di ebrei di tutto il mondo che a lui si erano rivolti. Rebbe Schneerson è noto per aver rivestito un ruolo centrale nel mondo ebraico dopo la Shoah. È sopravvissuto ai pogrom russi e alle persecuzioni naziste prima di trasferirsi a New York. Quotidianamente nel suo ufficio e attraverso la corrispondenza rispondeva ai quesiti più diversi di interlocutori, di ogni età e livello di osservanza.