What does the Rebbe teach about influencing others through one's own conduct and example?
What does the Rebbe teach about influencing others through one's own conduct and example?
The Rebbe teaches that one can exert influence on their surroundings by strengthening their own Jewish practice and adherence to Torah and its mitzvos [1]. A person's level of knowledge and character traits also play a role in their ability to influence others [2]. The Rebbe emphasizes the importance of being a personal example, as seen in the story of Reb Hendel, who had a profound influence on the Rebbe-to-be through his chassidic traits [3, 5]. The Rebbe also stresses that teachers must be personally observant to have a positive influence on their pupils [4].
Sources
- Igrot Kodesh, Letter 3814 — Community — B"H 7 Tishrei 5716 Brooklyn To Bas Sheva (B. S. Lazarov, of Yerushalayim*), Blessings and greetings, I am responding to your letter from th…
- Igrot Kodesh, Letter 8655 — Tzedakah — By the grace of Hashem, 7 Menachem Av* 5723, Brooklyn, To the young man Raphael (note 1: R. Shraga, of Toronto), I greet you and bless you,…
- Hayom Yom, Hayom Yom, January 9 — Reb Hendel was a chassid who exemplified many chassidic traits - humility, warmth of heart, compassion, fervent worship - though he did not…
- Hayom Yom, Hayom Yom, July 22 — The Rebbe means simply and without equivocation, teachers who are personally observant. He was horrified and deeply grieved by "teachers" o…
- Hayom Yom, Hayom Yom, December 28 — Reb Hendel was a chassid who exemplified many chassidic traits - humility, warmth of heart, compassion, fervent worship - though he did not…
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