Happiness, they say, may come from within. But it is the awareness of the spiritual force Above that fuels hope and vision. The Avner Institute presents three letters highlighting the Rebbe’s connection to belief in the Divine with mood and optimism, and the confident commitment to Torah values that determines our outcomes.

Intellectual and moral fortitude may come from the wisdom of exemplary teachers. But ultimately, what Chassidim gain from the Rebbe must ultimately be integrated and applied to affect even the lowliest of worlds. The Avner Institute presents correspondence to and from Rabbi Samuel Adelman, of blessed memory—distinguished activist, poet, and founder of prominent Jewish organizations—showing how each of us can channel our “inner leader” to effect change and bring light to our current dark times.