Question: I am a teacher in a Chabad boys school outside of New York City. I would consider myself a successful and competent teacher and I truly feel that the students have shown consistent growth under my care. I would like to improve my attitude and mindset in my shlichus. Are there any letters of the Rebbe that address this? Rabbi Gershon Avtzon answers in this week’s Chinuch and Moshiach column • Full Article

I’m a serious student with an average natural intelligence. I work hard in my studies and try to retain the information that I learn. I find that I seem to forget things pretty quickly and I assume that I am not the only one that struggles in this area. I was wondering if the Rebbe ever wrote about practical solutions to this problem. Rabbi Gershon Avtzon answers in this week’s Chinuch and Moshiach column • Full Article

Question: I serve as a mashpia in a Mesivta and spend hours speaking to the young bochurim and helping them navigate their personal challenges and struggles. One of the key areas that I focus on is strengthening the bond and connection between the student and his parents (unless it is an abusive relationship ch”v). In addition to speaking with the student, I also find it useful to have discussions with the parents. I was wondering if there is guidance from the Rebbe on this topic. Rabbi Gershon Avtzon answers in this week’s Chinuch and Moshiach column • Full Article

Question: I am a principal of a Chabad-affiliated day school in a city where there are many families of Sephardic background that follow the Sephardic customs and these students make up a large portion of our student body. I was wondering if we should make a goal of having these students adopt Minhagei Chabad — vis-a-vis the nusach of davening etc. — or not? Rabbi Gershon Avtzon answers in this week’s Chinuch and Moshiach column • Full Article