...I am confident that you will utilize your distinguished position,

20 Kislev, 5732 (1972)

...I am confident that you will utilize your distinguished position, which brings you into personal contact with Jewish youth, to strengthen their Jewish identity.
To be sure, the courses which you teach are undoubtedly far removed from the religious and spiritual aspects of Jewish identity. However, it is surely unnecessary to emphasize to you that students generally look up to their professors, not only as experts in their particular fields, but also as persons and individuals who have accomplished a great deal in their lives and have attained high status. Consequently the views and ideas that a professor expresses, and especially his personal way of life and world outlook, directly and indirectly influence his students and create in them a desire to emulate their professors. And even those who for one reason or another are rebellious, inwardly recognize that the achievements of their professors should be emulated.
In the light of this, a professor in college or university has an extraordinary opportunity to benefit his students by word, and even more so, by example. Even if an extra effort in this direction may entail certain difficulties which are sometimes not imaginary nor magnified, but real - the thought of how much good a little extra effort might do, and how much it can be reflected and multiplied in the lives of the young people who so need guidance and inspiration, should make all such difficulties worthwhile.
Although the above has been written in general terms, with a view to disseminating Jewish values, etc., it is important to bear in mind the dictum of our Sages that the "essential thing is the deed," namely, the actual Jewish experience in daily life. For, Judaism is a way of life that is not relegated to several days in the year, specific holy days, or even Shabbos, but embraces all of Jewish life each and every day. It is for this reason that the Torah and mitzvoth [commandments] are referred to as "our life," indicating that their fulfillment must be continuous and uninterrupted, just as life must be continuous and uninterrupted. Herein the Jewish religion differs radically from any other religion, in that it is not something additional to the person, but is intimately the person himself, for a Jew and Torah and mitzvoth are inseparable.

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13 Elul, 5731(1971)

...Both the Baal Shem Tov and Rabbi Shneur Zalman, who brought the Chasidic experience to Jews of all backgrounds, made the embodiment of the three loves - love of G-d, love of the Torah and love of the Jewish people - the cornerstone of their system, with emphasis on the fact that the said three loves are completely interlocked and integrated.
This system and way of life, which illuminated Judaism, quickly began to spread and gain many followers, in an ever-growing measure in quantity and quality, from generation to generation to the present day, which has clearly demonstrated how viable and vital it has been for the individual Jew as well as for the Jewish people.
I have used the expression "illuminate" advisedly, since this does not necessarily mean the creation of new things, but the illumination of existing things which have not been fully appreciated, or which have been altogether overlooked. Thus, the primary contribution of Chassidus is that it illuminates Torah and mitzvoth, and their inner aspects and shows each and every one of us the way to bring them within one's personal daily experience.
The above is particularly important in relation to the younger generation, which is still at the threshold of independent life and has untapped resources of energy and dedication to face any challenge, to accept the truth and nothing but the whole truth, rejecting all compromises - in its search for the genuine article.
As for the teacher and mentor, while he must do his best to help those whom he teaches and guides to make the utmost progress, he also reckons with the capacity of the students. However, since it is the task of each and every Jew to follow the Torah way of life, with dedication and inspiration, as illuminated by the teachings of Chassidus - it is clear that this task, which has been given every Jew as a duty and privilege by G-d is within the capacity of each and everyone, since G-d does not expect the impossible.