From the desk of Rabbi Gershon Avtzon, Director of Yeshivas Lubavitch – Cincinnati:  I am a veteran mechanech that spends the whole school year in the classroom. In addition, I have been going with my family for the summer to overnight camp to be the learning director as well. It is getting tiring and it looks like the camp can get someone else this year to replace me. Would the Rebbe want me to continue going for the summer? • Click to Read

From the desk of Rabbi Gershon Avtzon, Director of Yeshivas Lubavitch – Cincinnati: I’m a bachur in Beis Medrash and am very much involved in learning. I am a little frustrated by the fact that the hanhala puts such an emphasis on tests. I feel that we are old enough to be learning for the sake of learning without the pressure of tests. What is the Rebbe’s approach to this? • Click to Read

From the desk of Rabbi Gershon Avtzon, Director of Yeshivas Lubavitch – Cincinnati: I’m a teacher in the seventh grade. In preparation for Yud Aleph Nissan I would like to speak to the students about writing to the Rebbe. Any guidance as to what I should tell them? • Click to Read

From the desk of Rabbi Gershon Avtzon, Director of Yeshivas Lubavitch – Cincinnati: I am a very dedicated and good melamed in the 8th grade of a Chabad Cheder. I work hard to instill Ahavas Hatorah in my talmidim. I usually get the “stronger” (smarter) class and I’m excited to come to Cheder every day. This year, the administration gave me the “weaker” class, and I am finding it very difficult to be motivated and excited to teach • Click to Read

I am eighteen years old and the oldest in my family. I am very aware that there is a lack of Shalom Bayis between my parents and I’m not sure if they are aware how much of an impact it is having on our family. Should I try to mix in? If yes, what approach should I take? • Click to Read