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Igros Kodesh (The Rebbe)

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"Igros Kodesh" is the name of dozens of volumes (as of 5785/2025, 39 volumes have been published) containing over ten thousand letters from [[the Rebbe]] to individuals and communities. This series began to be published under the Rebbe's instruction, who requested to collect the written responses he gave to questions addressed to him by Jews from all corners of the world, on topics covering all aspects of human life, and to publish them in organized books.

The letters include advice and guidance in divine service, explanations in [[Kabbalah]], [[Toras HaChassidus|Chassidus]] and revealed Torah, specific advice on various and diverse topics (health, happiness, shalom bayis, and more).

Many Jews today have the custom to direct their questions and requests to the Rebbe by writing a letter and randomly inserting it into one of the volumes of 'Igros Kodesh' and finding advice and blessing there.

== Editing of the Igros ==
A large portion of the letters were initially printed as an addition to the series "[[Likkutei Sichos]]" - when the content of the letters matched the content of the parshios in that volume. In 5747/1987, when no more letters could be found that could be printed as additions to "Likkutei Sichos," members of the '[[Vaad L'Hafotzas Sichos|Vaad Lehafatzas Sichos]]' approached the Rebbe with a question, whether they could receive additional letters from the secretariat that could be printed (as the Rebbe had instructed in similar cases before, in the publication of volumes 12-13 and in 5743/1983). The Rebbe's instruction was again to collect letters from the secretariat, but when they came to request the Rebbe's permission to print the volume, the Rebbe instructed to print the letters in a separate book - Igros Kodesh. The letters printed in the volumes of "Igros Kodesh" that have appeared (as of 5784/2024) include letters written until 5745/1985 (while the letters in 'Likkutei Sichos' reach even the year 5752/1992).

Most of the letters published in the series are from copies in the secretariat's archive, which was entrusted to [[Shalom Menachem Mendel Simpson|Rabbi Shalom Mendel Simpson]]. A significant contribution was received from the collection of the Vaad Lehafatzas Sichos (which they also received from Rabbi Simpson to add to the volumes of Likkutei Sichos), and additionally, letters were also received from private individuals.

The letters in the volumes of Igros Kodesh are arranged chronologically, according to the date they were written, except for volume 21 in which supplements were added. In some letters, explanatory notes were written in the margins, mostly related to identifying the recipient by the editors. Also, according to the Rebbe's instructions, before transferring them to the series editor, Rabbi Simpson would omit sections that might violate privacy or are not suitable for publication, etc. In additional cases, the editor omitted these parts.

The editing of the series and its publication began in 5747/1987 by [[Otzar HaChassidim|the Otzar Hachassidim]] editorial board. Initially, the editing was managed by Rabbi Shalom Ber Levin, who edited volumes 1-21, and in winter 5754/1994, he transferred the editing to Rabbi Shalom Yaakov Chazan, who had assisted in editing previously, and began to edit volumes 22 and onwards as part of the Otzar Hachassidim editorial board.

At the beginning of several volumes, an introduction was prepared by one of the editors, including a comprehensive overview of the content of the letters in the volume and the historical events behind them.

== Purpose of Publication ==
At the end of the introduction to volume 12, the publisher wrote:

From the time [[the Alter Rebbe]] took upon himself the leadership of Chabad Chassidus, a system of private audiences (yechidus) began, where chassidim would receive instructions and guidance from the Rebbe. When the number of chassidim grew and it became impossible to receive everyone for yechidus, the Liozna regulations were issued, limiting travel to the Alter Rebbe. After several years, [[Tanya|the Tanya]] was published, and in the introduction the Alter Rebbe wrote that this book includes:

"Answers to many questions which all our loyal followers in our country constantly ask for advice... and there is no longer time to respond to each person regarding his question in detail, and forgetfulness is also common, therefore I have recorded all the answers to all the questions."

Similarly, one can say regarding the printing of these letters: For many years, the Rebbe received thousands of people for yechidus, and simultaneously wrote many letters to all corners of the world. Both in yechidus and in letters, answers were given in all areas of life. And now, in recent years when the number of chassidim has grown, and it is no longer possible to continue with the system of 'yechidus', we merit the printing of volumes of Igros Kodesh, through which we will know the Rebbe's opinion on every matter.

The Alter Rebbe continues in his introduction to Tanya: "And whoever's understanding is insufficient to comprehend advice from these booklets should express his concerns to the elders in his city, and they will explain it to him." Similarly, one can say today that those who "make for yourself a Rav" will give their answers based on the Rebbe's words that have been published in the 'Igros Kodesh' series.

== Contents of the Volumes ==

* Volume 1 - Letters from 5688-5704 (1928-1944), published in 5747 (1987).
* Volume 2 - Letters from 5705-5708 (1945-1948), published in 5747 (1987).
* Volume 3 - Letters from 5709-5710 (1949-1950), published in 5747 (1987).
* Volume 4 - Letters from 5711 (1951), published in 5748 (1988).
* Volume 5 - Letters from 5712 (1952) - first part, published in 5748 (1988).
* Volume 6 - Letters from 5712 (1952) - second part, published in 5748 (1988).
* Volume 7 - Letters from 5713 (1953), published in 5748 (1988).
* Volumes 8-9 - Letters from 5714 (1954), Volume 8 published in 5748 (1988) and Volume 9 in 5749 (1989).
* Volumes 10-11 - Letters from 5715 (1955), published in 5749 (1989).
* Volumes 12-13 - Letters from 5716 (1956), published in 5749 (1989).
* Volumes 14-15 - Letters from 5717 (1957), Volume 14 published in 5749 (1989), and Volume 15 in 5750 (1990).
* Volumes 16-17 - Letters from 5718 (1958), published in 5750 (1990).
* Volume 18 - Letters from 5719 (1959), published in 5750 (1990).
* Volume 19 - Letters from 5720 (1960), published in 5751 (1991).
* Volume 20 - Letters from 5721 (1961) and general index, published in 5752 (1992).
* Volume 21 - Supplements, letters omitted from volumes 1-20, published in 5753 (1993).
* Volume 22 - Letters from 5722-5723 (1962-1963), published in 5754 (1994).
* Volume 23 - Letters from 5724-5725 (1964-1965), published in 5758 (1998).
* Volume 24 - Letters from 5726-5727 (1966-1967), published in 5779 (2019).
* Volume 25 - Letters from 5728-5729 (1968-1969), published in 5759 (1999).
* Volume 26 - Letters from 5730-5731 (1970-1971), published in 5759 (1999).
* Volume 27 - Letters from 5732-5733 (1972-1973), published in 5763 (2003).
* Volume 28 - Letters from 5734-5735 (1974-1975), published in 5764 (2004).
* Volume 29 - Letters from 5736-5737 (1976-1977), published in [clarification needed].
* Volume 30 - Letters from 5738 (1978), published in 5778 (2018).
* Volume 31 - Letters from 5739 (1979), published in 5781 (2021).
* Volume 32 - Letters from 5740 (1980), published in 5781 (2021).
* Volume 33 - Letters from 5741 (1981), published in 5782 (2022).
* Volume 34 - Letters from 5742 (1982), published in 5783 (2023).
* Volume 35 - Letters from 5743 (1983), published in 5784 (2024).
* Volume 36 - Letters from 5744 (1984), published in 5784 (2024).
* Volume 37 - Letters from 5745 (1985), published in 5784 (2024).
* Volume 38 - Letters from 5746 (1986), published on 19 Kislev 5785 (2024).
* Volume 39 - Letters from 5747 (1987), published on 25 Adar 5785 (2024).

== Special Expressions of the Rebbe ==
After several volumes of "Igrot Kodesh" were printed, when the secretary Rabbi Shalom Mendel Simpson presented the Rebbe with a collection of letters he had taken from the archive to send to print, the Rebbe turned to him and asked: "Oib m'kocht zich in di igrot?" [= Are people passionately engaged in studying the letters?] R' Shalom Mendel answered that he heard from his son, who was studying at the yeshiva in Morristown at that time, that the bochurim (students) there had established a regular study schedule of 'Igrot Kodesh'. The Rebbe said to me: "Bochurim? Bochurim farshtei ich! Ober vos tut zich mit yungeleit?" [= Bochurim, I understand! But what's happening with the married men?]

When the tenth volume of Igrot Kodesh was published, the Rebbe inquired why no celebration was being held, and on that occasion, a large event was arranged to mark the publication of the volume.

== Translations ==
Since many of the letters in the series were originally written in Yiddish, several translations have been published in other languages.

==== Translation to Lashon Hakodesh (Hebrew) ====
In the year 5781 (2021), Otzar HaChassidim published three volumes of '''Igrot Kodesh - in free translation to Lashon Hakodesh''', which include translations of letters from volumes 1-31 into Lashon Hakodesh. At the beginning of each letter appears the original letter number and below it the location of the letter in the original volume.

Another series currently consisting of two volumes is called '''Letters from the Rebbe''', which contains letters the Rebbe sent in English translated into Lashon Hakodesh. The series is published by Otzar Sifrei Lubavitch.

==== Translation to English ====
An additional "Igrot Kodesh" series in English translation. So far, eight volumes have been published by the Sichos In English committee, translated by Rabbi Eliyahu Touger. The introduction to each volume includes an overview of the central events during those years.

== Additional Publications ==

==== Igros Kodesh on Matters of Geulah and Moshiach ====
''Expanded entry - Igros Kodesh on Matters of Geulah and Moshiach''

From the entire "Igros" series (as well as from teshuros and bulletins published over the years), letters dealing with matters of Geulah and Moshiach were collected into the book "Igros Kodesh on Matters of Geulah and Moshiach."

The letters were collected and translated by R' Levi Yitzchak Niselvich and Hatomim Guy Betzalel Kantor, with the assistance of Rabbi Shimon Weitzhandler and R' Shmuel Elazar Niselvich.

==== Moreh L'Dor Navoch (Guide for a Confused Generation) ====
''Expanded entry - Moreh L'Dor Navoch''

This series, comprising three volumes, contains a collection of letters translated from English from the archives of Rabbi Nissan Mindel, which were published over the years in the Kfar Chabad weekly magazine. The uniqueness of this series is its emphasis on letters in which the Rebbe explains various topics in faith and science. So far, three volumes have been published, including most of the letters that were published in the Kfar Chabad newspaper until 5765 (2005).

==== Responsa Menachem Meshiv Nafshi ====
''Expanded entry - Responsa Menachem Meshiv Nafshi''

In 5772 (2012), 'Responsa Menachem Meshiv Nafshi' was published, edited by Rabbi Shimon Weitzhandler, which includes a collection from the Igros Kodesh series of letters with Torah content, in which the Rebbe discussed various halachic topics with gedolei Yisroel (Torah luminaries). The responsa includes two volumes in an elegant album format, and at the bottom of the pages, brief biographies of the Torah luminaries who corresponded with the Rebbe are presented.

==== Igros Kodesh Pocket Edition ====
In 5780 (2020), volumes 25-30 of Igros Kodesh were published, and in 5781 (2021), volumes 1-23 were published in pocket format by Kehot Publication Society.

Additionally, in 5783 (2023), volumes 11-12 were published in a special pocket edition with the Rebbe's picture on the cover.

== Writing to the Rebbe through Igrot Kodesh ==
'''Expanded article - Writing to the Rebbe through Igrot Kodesh'''

Many Jews today strengthen their connection to the Rebbe, ask questions, and seek advice and blessings in all areas of life by turning to the Rebbe through the Igrot Kodesh (Holy Letters).

This practice has its roots and source in the Rebbe's teachings:<blockquote>"As is known, there is a custom among many Jews - both Torah scholars and ordinary people, as well as women - that before undertaking a certain action, they open a holy book and look at the place where the book opened and where their eyes first fall (not intentionally, as they wanted to see where it would open according to Divine Providence), and based on this they made decisions regarding practical matters. For example, when the book opened to a verse like 'You shall surely open' or 'You shall surely rejoice,' and similar phrases, it was for them a 'sign from above' that there would be great success in what they were about to do, or they understood from the sign that they should refrain from doing something, or postpone it until later, and so forth."

— Hitva'aduyot 5749, Vol. 1, p. 309</blockquote>Writing to the Rebbe is done by writing the request or question on a piece of paper. The paper is then inserted randomly into one of the volumes of Igrot Kodesh. At the random place where the paper was inserted, those who approach see a response to their request or guidance when needed. It is customary that before writing to the Rebbe, one makes a good resolution, such as a commitment to improve in observing a mitzvah or an additional enhancement in Jewish customs.

Hundreds and thousands of stories of revealed miracles occur through writing via the Igrot Kodesh, and these are collected in several books. Additionally, the weekly publication "Sichat HaGeulah" publishes a miracle story each week that occurred through the Rebbe's responses via the Igrot Kodesh.

== The Rebbe's Letters in English ==
In addition to the Igrot Kodesh series, two series of the Rebbe's letters originally written in English have been published:

The first series is called "Letters of the Rebbe," published by Otzar Sifrei Lubavitch and includes eight volumes (as of 5783/2023). This series only prints letters that were received from the addressees and are known with certainty to have been sent after proofreading and signing. Volume 2 has been translated into Hebrew.

The second series is called "The Letter & The Spirit," which includes five volumes (as of 5781/2021). The first volume was edited by the Rebbe's secretary, [[Rabbi Nissan Mindel]], and published by [[Kehos|Kehot Publication Society]]. The additional four volumes were edited by his daughter Mrs. Freida and her husband Rabbi Shalom Dovber Shapiro and published under their direction. These letters were collected from the first drafts preserved by Rabbi Nissan Mindel and were not proofread by the Rebbe.

In addition, the Rebbe's secretary Rabbi Shalom Mendel Simpson, together with his son Rabbi Avraham, worked for several years on sorting and arranging the Rebbe's English letters from the secretariat archives to publish them in a series of books, but this series has not yet been realized.

== For Further Reading ==

* Beit Moshiach issue 1307 pp. 42-45
* The Rebbe's Advice Will Guide Me
* Levi Shmotkin, '''Letters for Life''', 12 recurring principles in the Rebbe's letters as guidance for life, published by Kehot [5777/2017] [5778/2018]

== See Also ==

* General Letter
* General-Personal Letter
* Writing to the Rebbe through Igrot Kodesh
* Anochi Institute
* Rebbe responsa

== External Links ==

==== '''Volumes of 'Igrot Kodesh'''' ====

* '''All volumes of 'Igrot Kodesh' organized in a Drive folder - for viewing and download'''
* Volumes 1-22, Otzaro Shel Moshiach website containing page images + search capability
* Volumes 25-30 on Rebbe Drive website (missing volume 29)
* 28 Volumes 1-28, text format - Chabad Library website
* Volumes 1-28 book format, shared site of "Chabad Library" with "HebrewBooks"
* Indexes to volumes 1-20, shared site of "Chabad Library" with "HebrewBooks"

The book "Precious Stones" for the Rebbe

* Two volumes of Igrot Melech: '''Volume 1 - Tishrei-Adar months • Volume 2 - Nissan-Elul months'''

==== '''Translated Igrot Kodesh''' ====

* Volume 1 - Holy Letters from original volumes 1-11
* Volume 2 - Holy Letters from original volumes 12-23
* Volume 3 - Holy Letters from original volumes 24-31
* Volumes 1-23 - Igrot Kodesh translated into Russian
* Igrot Kodesh translated by Kehot branch in the Holy Land: Part 1 (volumes 1-6), Part 2 (volumes 7-15), Part 3 (volumes 16-23), Part 4 (volumes 24-30)

==== '''Writing to the Rebbe through 'Igrot Kodesh'''' ====

* '''Igrot Kodesh Center - Write and receive blessings (site operates with nominal fee)'''
* '''Website for writing to the Rebbe through Igrot Kodesh'''

==== '''Miscellaneous''' ====

* Hillel Mondshine, 'Stories, Sayings, Parables and Aphorisms', collected from Igrot Kodesh volumes. Commemorative publication from Bar Mitzvah celebration of Menachem Mendel Mondshine, 17 Kislev 5768/2007
* Igrot Kodesh of the Rebbe - Behind the Scenes: Responses and Guidance from the Rebbe during the printing of Igrot Kodesh, Beit Moshiach weekly issue 894
* 'Beit Moshiach' reveals the instructions for printing Igrot Kodesh
* Rabbi Shalom DovBer Levin, '''The 'Igrot Kodesh' Series''', on the Chabad Torah for Yeshiva Students website
* '''Igrot Kodesh - General Overview''', on the Chabad Torah for Yeshiva Students website

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Mivtza Yom Huledes

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'''Mivtza Yom Huledes''' is a Mivtza which the Rebbe founded on the 25th of Adar 5748 a short time after the end of the "Shloshim" of the Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka, and connected to the birthday of the Rebbetzin.
== Mivtza History ==
A Jewish persons [[Birthday | birthday]] has great importance. In [[Hayom Yom]] on [[11 Nissan]] the birthday of the Rebbe - The Rebbe writes "On his birthday, one should spend time in seclusion. He should recall his experiences and think deeply into them. He should then repent and correct those (of his past deeds) that need correction and repentance".

Over the years some of the customs - connected to birthdays - were publicized. The Rebbe explained that the reason for the publicity of these customs specifically in our generation is because of our closeness to the days of Moshiach, and and well as to finish the last elevation of the Divine sparks (nitzotzos) hidden in one’s environment, in optional matters.
On 25 Adar 5748 the Rebbe came out with a declaration (Kol Koreh) that it is worthwhile and correct to publicize that on a birthday people should add in Torah Tefilah (prayer) and Tzedakah (charity) and additionally everyone (men, women, children and even very small children) should have a joyous Farbrengen (Chasidic gathering) on his birthday together with his family or friends and acquaintances.

During the period of time following this declaration, Chasidim
used out every opportunity to arouse people about Mivtza Yom Huledes. Some of the Temimim (students of the Yeshiva Tomchei Temimim (The United Lubavitcher Yeshivoth)) were inspired to design an advertisement, and to publicize the Mivtza to the general public through posting this advertisement in the newspapers, following the Rebbes directive in the talk of 25 Adar. Rabbi Dovid Raskin OBM gave in the text of the advertisement to the Rebbe. The Rebbe proofread it and made some changes and notes. The advertisement was posted in the "Algemeiner Journal" newspaper in Yiddish.

After the Rebbe proofread the advertisement, the rebbe instructed that the ad be translated to Hebrew, and to the country's language - English. Rabbi Tuvia Blau translated the ad to Hebrew and it was then posted in the "Hamodia" newspaper on Lag BaOmer 5748.

Rabbi Yehoshua Metzger - who was then in charge of printing advertisements in English in the New York Times, redesigned the ad which was printed in the Algemeiner in a way befitting the New York Times' readers, and the ad was once again given into the Rebbe for proofreading before sending to print.
Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Gutnick which sponsored the ad printing in the Algemeiner, wrote to the Rebbe in the beginning of the month of Iyar, asking if to post this ad in the "Maariv" newspaper, to which the Rebbe answered "No".

On Lag BaOmer 5748 Rabbi Gutnick wrote to the Rebbe that he printed the ad in the New York Times and the Algemeiner, and that it was given over to the Hamodia to print. To which the Rebbe answered "I am taking this right away to the Tziyun (resting place of the previous Rebbe)".

Rabbi Shaul Moshe Aliov asked the Rebbe in the year 5744 to go into the Rebbe for a private audience on his birthday, to which the Rebbe answered that preforming the customs of a birthday will be counted for him like going in for a private audience.

Mivtza Tefillin

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'''Mivtza Tefillin''' is the first of [[The Ten Mivtzoim]] which the [[Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (כ"ק אדמו"ר שליט"א)|Rebbe]] announced in 1967 (5727).

The [[Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (כ"ק אדמו"ר שליט"א)|Rebbe]] called upon all Chabad Chassidim to help every Jew put on tefiliin every weekday.
== Establishment of the Mivtza ==
On [[Shabbos Mevorchim]] of the [[Month of Sivan]], parshas Bamidbar in the year [[1927 (5727)|1927]] ([[1927 (5727)|5727]]), a few days before the outbreak of the [[Six-Day War]], a time when Jews were under great tension and in a stress - the Rebbe spoke at the [[Farbrengen (Gathering) With The Rebbe|farbrengen]] in the afternoon, and turned to the Chassidim with a call to go out to the "streets of the city" and help Jews with the Zechus of putting on tefillin, which is a mitzvah that is equivalent to the entire Torah and has a special merit for ensuring the victory of the Jewish nation in war.

Regarding the Mitzvah of tefillin, the Rebbe quoted the Gemara "whoever lays tefillin lengthens their days". Additionally, our sages of blessed memory said that the verse "And all the nations of the world will see that the name of Hashem is called upon you - and they will fear you" ("וראו כל עמי הארץ כי שם ה' נקרא עליך - ויראו ממך") - this is referring to the tefillin of the head<ref> Berachos: 6a </ref>. Therefore, putting on tefillin is a merit for longevity and victory in war by instilling fear on the enemies. And for this reason it is the duty to help every Jew with this important mitzvah, especially the soldiers who are going to the battlefield.

In the days leading up to the war, the words of the Rebbe served as an encouragement to all the Jews around the world. He said that when [[Hakadosh Baruch Hu (G-d)|Hakadosh Baruch Hu]] (G-d) conducts war, the enemy is completely nullified, and then the verse "Not one person will be missing" ("לא נפקד ממנו איש") is fulfilled - meaning all Jews remain complete.

As a result, immediately after [[Shabbos]] ended, this [[Sicha]] was published in [[The Land of Israel|Israel]] and the world, and the next day this big Mivtza began, encompassing the entire Jewish nation, from the young age of [[Bar Mitzvah|bar mitzvah]].

== Continuation of the Mivtza ==
After the victory of the war and the great miracles which occurred, Chabad Chassidim around the world continued with mivtza tefillin, with the encouragement of the Rebbe.

In the meantime there were those who asked the Rebbe why should this mivtza continue, after all, the war ended with a great victory? the Rebbe responded on the [[15th of Teves]] [[1928 (5728)|1928]], that indeed the war ended with great victory, however there are still enemies standing at the border of Israel from all directions, intending to destroy the Jews r"l, only the fear and awe is what's holding them back. And there is another great danger that "From the north, it will open" etc. (referring to the threat from the northern border) G-d forbid, and this danger has grown since the war, however it is not the job of a Rebbe to get Jews scared - rather to awaken and encourage them that everything depends on Teshuvah and good deeds which every Jew is capable of doing, and specifically a mitzvah which instills fear and awe on the enemies like the mitzvah if tefillin.

To encourage the continuation of this mivtza - prominent leaders from Orthodox communities including Rebbes, Rabbis and the heads of Yeshivos, joined and signed a proclamation calling all frum Jews to take action, and join in the continuation of the mivtza.

Three years since the mivtza began, on [[Lag BaOmer]] [[1970 (5730)|1970]] ([[1970 (5730)|5730]]), the yearly parade took place in front of 770. The Rebbe delivered a sicha to thousands of children and adults who attended the parade, and he said: since we have seen that since Lag BaOmer three years ago, when it was spoken about the promise of [[Hakadosh Baruch Hu (G-d)|Hakadosh Baruch Hu]] in his Torah that, "and I will give piece in the land" ("ונתתי שלום בארץ"), "you will dwell safely in your land ("וישבתם לבטח בארצכם"), and it was announced to add in the mitzvah of tefillin, which has saved thousands and tens of thousands of Jews who are alive and well to this day, and they will live long lives.

== Expressions and Instructions ==
In a number places the Rebbe connects 'Mivtza Tefillin' with what it brought in the name of [[The Baal Shem Tov]] on the words of the gemara that in Hashem's tefillin it says "who is like your people, Israel, one nation in the land" ("מי כעמך כישראל גוי אחד בארץ"). There are two types of tefillin, tefillin of the hand and tefillin of the head. The tefillin of the head symbolize the Jews who study Torah in depth, while the hand tefillin symbolize the simple Jews whose service of Hashem is expressed especially in simple actions, and according Halacha we put on the hand tefillin first, being that the primary pleasure above comes from the service of Hashem from these simple Jews.

The Rebbe expressed about himself: "I am passionate about Mivtza Tefillin" ("קאָך איך זיך במבצע תפילין").

The reason why specifically the mitzvah of tefillin was chosen to be a "Mivtza", the Rebbe himself explained is because it is a "General Mitzvah" ("מצוה כללית"), like our sages say that "the entire Torah is compared to tefillin" ("הוקשה כל התורה כולה לתפילין"), and also it is one of the first mitzvos which our ancestors took upon themselves in Egypt.

=== Instructions ===
(Partial list)
* The Rebbe instructed that Yeshiva students should only go out on Mivtza Tefillin in their free time and not during [[Seder|Sedorim]] (Yeshiva hours), on the contrary the Rebbe expressed that someone who says otherwise is not only not my [[Shliach]] (emissary) rather he is acting against me and against my instruction and against the [[Rebbe Rayatz]] and against the [[Rebbe Rashab]] who founded [[Tomchei Temimim]].
* To go out on [[mivtzoim]] only with a partner, not alone.
* To go with food and drink in order to give people so they can make a Brachah (blessing).
* Not to go in the first or last cart in the subway.

== The Halachic Controversy Surrounding the Mivtza ==
After the announcement of the mivtza, there was opposition from various circles, primarily Charedim, through various ways both orally and in writing. For a long time the Rebbe refrained from addressing these claims, but after a half a year the Rebbe said he decided to respond to these claims. The first time the Rebbe publicly addressed these claims was at the [[Farbrengen (Gathering) With The Rebbe|farbrengen]] (gathering) on [[Shabbos Bereshis|shabbos Bereshis]] [[1928 (5728)|1928]] ([[1928 (5728)|5728]]). The Rebbe said that these claims are very encouraging, because anything holy that is revealed in this world faces opposition, and if this wouldn't have happened, it would greatly worry him, he the went on to answer the questions.

Among other things the Rebbe emphasized that this mivtza is a fulfillment of the Mitzvah of [[Rebuke]] (תוכחה) by reminding a Jew to put on tefillin and encouraging him to observe it.

=== The Questions ===
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=== The Answers ===
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== The Mivtza Today ==
== See Also ==
[https://chabadpedia.co.il/index.php/%D7%9E%D7%91%D7%A6%D7%A2_%D7%AA%D7%A4%D7%99%D7%9C%D7%99%D7%9F This page in Hebrew for additional resources]
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[[Category:Tefillin]]

Mivtza Tefillin

2024-10-14T22:03:12Z

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'''Mivtza Tefillin''' is the first of [[The Ten Mivtzoim]] which the [[Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (כ"ק אדמו"ר שליט"א)|Rebbe]] announced in 1967 (5727).

The [[Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (כ"ק אדמו"ר שליט"א)|Rebbe]] called upon all Chabad Chassidim to help every Jew put on tefiliin every weekday.
== Establishment of the Mivtza ==
On [[Shabbos Mevorchim]] of the [[Month of Sivan]], parshas Bamidbar in the year [[1927 (5727)|1927]] ([[1927 (5727)|5727]]), a few days before the outbreak of the [[Six-Day War]], a time when Jews were under great tension and in a stress - the Rebbe spoke at the [[Farbrengen (Gathering) With The Rebbe|farbrengen]] in the afternoon, and turned to the Chassidim with a call to go out to the "streets of the city" and help Jews with the Zechus of putting on tefillin, which is a mitzvah that is equivalent to the entire Torah and has a special merit for ensuring the victory of the Jewish nation in war.

Regarding the Mitzvah of tefillin, the Rebbe quoted the Gemara "whoever lays tefillin lengthens their days". Additionally, our sages of blessed memory said that the verse "And all the nations of the world will see that the name of Hashem is called upon you - and they will fear you" ("וראו כל עמי הארץ כי שם ה' נקרא עליך - ויראו ממך") - this is referring to the tefillin of the head<ref> Berachos: 6a </ref>. Therefore, putting on tefillin is a merit for longevity and victory in war by instilling fear on the enemies. And for this reason it is the duty to help every Jew with this important mitzvah, especially the soldiers who are going to the battlefield.

In the days leading up to the war, the words of the Rebbe served as an encouragement to all the Jews around the world. He said that when [[Hakadosh Baruch Hu (G-d)|Hakadosh Baruch Hu]] (G-d) conducts war, the enemy is completely nullified, and then the verse "Not one person will be missing" ("לא נפקד ממנו איש") is fulfilled - meaning all Jews remain complete.

As a result, immediately after [[Shabbos]] ended, this [[Sicha]] was published in [[The Land of Israel|Israel]] and the world, and the next day this big Mivtza began, encompassing the entire Jewish nation, from the young age of [[Bar Mitzvah|bar mitzvah]].

== Continuation of the Mivtza ==
After the victory of the war and the great miracles which occurred, Chabad Chassidim around the world continued with mivtza tefillin, with the encouragement of the Rebbe.

In the meantime there were those who asked the Rebbe why should this mivtza continue, after all, the war ended with a great victory? the Rebbe responded on the [[15th of Teves]] [[1928 (5728)|1928]], that indeed the war ended with great victory, however there are still enemies standing at the border of Israel from all directions, intending to destroy the Jews r"l, only the fear and awe is what's holding them back. And there is another great danger that "From the north, it will open" etc. (referring to the threat from the northern border) G-d forbid, and this danger has grown since the war, however it is not the job of a Rebbe to get Jews scared - rather to awaken and encourage them that everything depends on Teshuvah and good deeds which every Jew is capable of doing, and specifically a mitzvah which instills fear and awe on the enemies like the mitzvah if tefillin.

To encourage the continuation of this mivtza - prominent leaders from Orthodox communities including Rebbes, Rabbis and the heads of Yeshivos, joined and signed a proclamation calling all frum Jews to take action, and join in the continuation of the mivtza.

Three years since the mivtza began, on [[Lag BaOmer]] [[1970 (5730)|1970]] ([[1970 (5730)|5730]]), the yearly parade took place in front of 770. The Rebbe delivered a sicha to thousands of children and adults who attended the parade, and he said: since we have seen that since Lag BaOmer three years ago, when it was spoken about the promise of [[Hakadosh Baruch Hu (G-d)|Hakadosh Baruch Hu]] in his Torah that, "and I will give piece in the land" ("ונתתי שלום בארץ"), "you will dwell safely in your land ("וישבתם לבטח בארצכם"), and it was announced to add in the mitzvah of tefillin, which has saved thousands and tens of thousands of Jews who are alive and well to this day, and they will live long lives.

== Expressions and Instructions ==
In a number places the Rebbe connects 'Mivtza Tefillin' with what it brought in the name of [[The Baal Shem Tov]] on the words of the gemara that in Hashem's tefillin it says "who is like your people, Israel, one nation in the land" ("מי כעמך כישראל גוי אחד בארץ"). There are two types of tefillin, tefillin of the hand and tefillin of the head. The tefillin of the head symbolize the Jews who study Torah in depth, while the hand tefillin symbolize the simple Jews whose service of Hashem is expressed especially in simple actions, and according Halacha we put on the hand tefillin first, being that the primary pleasure above comes from the service of Hashem from these simple Jews.

The Rebbe expressed about himself: "I am passionate about Mivtza Tefillin" ("קאָך איך זיך במבצע תפילין").

The reason why specifically the mitzvah of tefillin was chosen to be a "Mivtza", the Rebbe himself explained is because it is a "General Mitzvah" ("מצוה כללית"), like our sages say that "the entire Torah is compared to tefillin" ("הוקשה כל התורה כולה לתפילין"), and also it is one of the first mitzvos which our ancestors took upon themselves in Egypt.

=== Instructions ===
(Partial list)
* The Rebbe instructed that Yeshiva students should only go out on Mivtza Tefillin in their free time and not during [[Seder|Sedorim]] (Yeshiva hours), on the contrary the Rebbe expressed that someone who says otherwise is not only not my [[Shliach]] (emissary) rather he is acting against me and against my instruction and against the [[Rebbe Rayatz]] and against the [[Rebbe Rashab]] who founded [[Tomchei Temimim]].
* To go out on [[mivtzoim]] only with a partner, not alone.
* To go with food and drink in order to give people so they can make a Brachah (blessing).
* Not to go in the first or last cart in the subway.

== The Halachic Controversy Surrounding the Mivtza ==
=== The Questions ===
=== The Answers ===
== The Mivtza Today ==
== See Also ==
[https://chabadpedia.co.il/index.php/%D7%9E%D7%91%D7%A6%D7%A2_%D7%AA%D7%A4%D7%99%D7%9C%D7%99%D7%9F This page in Hebrew for additional resources]
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[[Category:Tefillin]]

Mivtza Tefillin

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{{Template:The rebbe's Mivtzoim}}
'''Mivtza Tefillin''' is the first of [[The Ten Mivtzoim]] which the [[Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (כ"ק אדמו"ר שליט"א)|Rebbe]] announced in 1967 (5727).

The [[Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (כ"ק אדמו"ר שליט"א)|Rebbe]] called upon all Chabad Chassidim to help every Jew put on tefiliin every weekday.
== Establishment of the Mivtza ==
On [[Shabbos Mevorchim]] of the [[Month of Sivan]], parshas Bamidbar in the year [[1927 (5727)|1927]] ([[1927 (5727)|5727]]), a few days before the outbreak of the [[Six-Day War]], a time when Jews were under great tension and in a stress - the Rebbe spoke at the [[Farbrengen|farbrengen]] in the afternoon, and turned to the Chassidim with a call to go out to the "streets of the city" and help Jews with the Zechus of putting on tefillin, which is a mitzvah that is equivalent to the entire Torah and has a special merit for ensuring the victory of the Jewish nation in war.

Regarding the Mitzvah of tefillin, the Rebbe quoted the Gemara "whoever lays tefillin lengthens their days". Additionally, our sages of blessed memory said that the verse "And all the nations of the world will see that the name of Hashem is called upon you - and they will fear you" ("וראו כל עמי הארץ כי שם ה' נקרא עליך - ויראו ממך") - this is referring to the tefillin of the head<ref> Berachos: 6a </ref>. Therefore, putting on tefillin is a merit for longevity and victory in war by instilling fear on the enemies. And for this reason it is the duty to help every Jew with this important mitzvah, especially the soldiers who are going to the battlefield.

In the days leading up to the war, the words of the Rebbe served as an encouragement to all the Jews around the world. He said that when [[Hakadosh Baruch Hu (G-d)|Hakadosh Baruch Hu]] (G-d) conducts war, the enemy is completely nullified, and then the verse "Not one person will be missing" ("לא נפקד ממנו איש") is fulfilled - meaning all Jews remain complete.

As a result, immediately after [[Shabbos]] ended, this [[Sicha]] was published in [[The Land of Israel|Israel]] and the world, and the next day this big Mivtza began, encompassing the entire Jewish nation, from the young age of [[Bar Mitzvah|bar mitzvah]].

== Continuation of the Mivtza ==
After the victory of the war and the great miracles which occurred, Chabad Chassidim around the world continued with mivtza tefillin, with the encouragement of the Rebbe.

In the meantime there were those who asked the Rebbe why should this mivtza continue, after all, the war ended with a great victory? the Rebbe responded on the [[15th of Teves]] [[1928 (5728)|1928]], that indeed the war ended with great victory, however there are still enemies standing at the border of Israel from all directions, intending to destroy the Jews r"l, only the fear and awe is what's holding them back. And there is another great danger that "From the north, it will open" etc. (referring to the threat from the northern border) G-d forbid, and this danger has grown since the war, however it is not the job of a Rebbe to get Jews scared - rather to awaken and encourage them that everything depends on Teshuvah and good deeds which every Jew is capable of doing, and specifically a mitzvah which instills fear and awe on the enemies like the mitzvah if tefillin.

To encourage the continuation of this mivtza - prominent leaders from Orthodox communities including Rebbes, Rabbis and the heads of Yeshivos, joined and signed a proclamation calling all frum Jews to take action, and join in the continuation of the mivtza.

Three years since the mivtza began, on [[Lag BaOmer]] [[1970 (5730)|1970]] ([[1970 (5730)|5730]]), the yearly parade took place in front of 770. The Rebbe delivered a sicha to thousands of children and adults who attended the parade, and he said: since we have seen that since Lag BaOmer three years ago, when it was spoken about the promise of [[Hakadosh Baruch Hu (G-d)|Hakadosh Baruch Hu]] in his Torah that, "and I will give piece in the land" ("ונתתי שלום בארץ"), "you will dwell safely in your land ("וישבתם לבטח בארצכם"), and it was announced to add in the mitzvah of tefillin, which has saved thousands and tens of thousands of Jews who are alive and well to this day, and they will live long lives.

== Expressions and Instructions ==
In a number places the Rebbe connects 'Mivtza Tefillin' with what it brought in the name of [[The Baal Shem Tov]] on the words of the gemara that in Hashem's tefillin it says "who is like your people, Israel, one nation in the land" ("מי כעמך כישראל גוי אחד בארץ"). There are two types of tefillin, tefillin of the hand and tefillin of the head. The tefillin of the head symbolize the Jews who study Torah in depth, while the hand tefillin symbolize the simple Jews whose service of Hashem is expressed especially in simple actions, and according Halacha we put on the hand tefillin first, being that the primary pleasure above comes from the service of Hashem from these simple Jews.

The Rebbe expressed about himself: "I am passionate about Mivtza Tefillin" ("קאָך איך זיך במבצע תפילין").

The reason why specifically the mitzvah of tefillin was chosen to be a "Mivtza", the Rebbe himself explained is because it is a "General Mitzvah" ("מצוה כללית"), like our sages say that "the entire Torah is compared to tefillin" ("הוקשה כל התורה כולה לתפילין"), and also it is one of the first mitzvos which our ancestors took upon themselves in Egypt.

=== Instructions ===
(Partial list)
* The Rebbe instructed that Yeshiva students should only go out on Mivtza Tefillin in their free time and not during [[Seder|Sedorim]] (Yeshiva hours), on the contrary the Rebbe expressed that someone who says otherwise is not only not my [[Shliach]] (emissary) rather he is acting against me and against my instruction and against the [[Rebbe Rayatz]] and against the [[Rebbe Rashab]] who founded [[Tomchei Temimim]].
* To go out on [[mivtzoim]] only with a partner, not alone.
* To go with food and drink in order to give people so they can make a Brachah (blessing).
* Not to go in the first or last cart in the subway.

== The Halachic Controversy Surrounding the Mivtza ==
=== The Questions ===
=== The Answers ===
== The Mivtza Today ==
== See Also ==
[https://chabadpedia.co.il/index.php/%D7%9E%D7%91%D7%A6%D7%A2_%D7%AA%D7%A4%D7%99%D7%9C%D7%99%D7%9F This page in Hebrew for additional resources]
[[Category:The Ten Mivtzoim]]
[[Category:Tefillin]]

Shliach

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Mivtza Tefillin

2024-10-14T21:26:12Z

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{{Template:The rebbe's Mivtzoim}}
'''Mivtza Tefillin''' is the first of [[The Ten Mivtzoim]] which the [[Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (כ"ק אדמו"ר שליט"א)|Rebbe]] announced in 1967 (5727).

The [[Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (כ"ק אדמו"ר שליט"א)|Rebbe]] called upon all Chabad Chassidim to help every Jew put on tefiliin every weekday.
== Establishment of the Mivtza ==
On [[Shabbos Mevorchim]] of the [[Month of Sivan]], parshas Bamidbar in the year [[1927 (5727)|1927]] ([[1927 (5727)|5727]]), a few days before the outbreak of the [[Six-Day War]], a time when Jews were under great tension and in a stress - the Rebbe spoke at the [[Farbrengen|farbrengen]] in the afternoon, and turned to the Chassidim with a call to go out to the "streets of the city" and help Jews with the Zechus of putting on tefillin, which is a mitzvah that is equivalent to the entire Torah and has a special merit for ensuring the victory of the Jewish nation in war.

Regarding the Mitzvah of tefillin, the Rebbe quoted the Gemara "whoever lays tefillin lengthens their days". Additionally, our sages of blessed memory said that the verse "And all the nations of the world will see that the name of Hashem is called upon you - and they will fear you" ("וראו כל עמי הארץ כי שם ה' נקרא עליך - ויראו ממך") - this is referring to the tefillin of the head<ref> Berachos: 6a </ref>. Therefore, putting on tefillin is a merit for longevity and victory in war by instilling fear on the enemies. And for this reason it is the duty to help every Jew with this important mitzvah, especially the soldiers who are going to the battlefield.

In the days leading up to the war, the words of the Rebbe served as an encouragement to all the Jews around the world. He said that when [[Hakadosh Baruch Hu (G-d)|Hakadosh Baruch Hu]] (G-d) conducts war, the enemy is completely nullified, and then the verse "Not one person will be missing" ("לא נפקד ממנו איש") is fulfilled - meaning all Jews remain complete.

As a result, immediately after [[Shabbos]] ended, this [[Sicha]] was published in [[The Land of Israel|Israel]] and the world, and the next day this big Mivtza began, encompassing the entire Jewish nation, from the young age of [[Bar Mitzvah|bar mitzvah]].

== Continuation of the Mivtza ==
After the victory of the war and the great miracles which occurred, Chabad Chassidim around the world continued with mivtza tefillin, with the encouragement of the Rebbe.

In the meantime there were those who asked the Rebbe why should this mivtza continue, after all, the war ended with a great victory? the Rebbe responded on the [[15th of Teves]] [[1928 (5728)|1928]], that indeed the war ended with great victory, however there are still enemies standing at the border of Israel from all directions, intending to destroy the Jews r"l, only the fear and awe is what's holding them back. And there is another great danger that "From the north, it will open" etc. (referring to the threat from the northern border) G-d forbid, and this danger has grown since the war, however it is not the job of a Rebbe to get Jews scared - rather to awaken and encourage them that everything depends on Teshuvah and good deeds which every Jew is capable of doing, and specifically a mitzvah which instills fear and awe on the enemies like the mitzvah if tefillin.

To encourage the continuation of this mivtza - prominent leaders from Orthodox communities including Rebbes, Rabbis and the heads of Yeshivos, joined and signed a proclamation calling all frum Jews to take action, and join in the continuation of the mivtza.

Three years since the mivtza began, on [[Lag BaOmer]] [[1970 (5730)|1970]] ([[1970 (5730)|5730]]), the yearly parade took place in front of 770. The Rebbe delivered a sicha to thousands of children and adults who attended the parade, and he said: since we have seen that since Lag BaOmer three years ago, when it was spoken about the promise of [[Hakadosh Baruch Hu (G-d)|Hakadosh Baruch Hu]] in his Torah that, "and I will give piece in the land" ("ונתתי שלום בארץ"), "you will dwell safely in your land ("וישבתם לבטח בארצכם"), and it was announced to add in the mitzvah of tefillin, which has saved thousands and tens of thousands of Jews who are alive and well to this day, and they will live long lives.

== Expressions and Instructions ==
In a number places the Rebbe connects 'Mivtza Tefillin' with what it brought in the name of [[The Baal Shem Tov]] on the words of the gemara that in Hashem's tefillin it says "who is like your people, Israel, one nation in the land" ("מי כעמך כישראל גוי אחד בארץ"). There are two types of tefillin, tefillin of the hand and tefillin of the head. The tefillin of the head symbolize the Jews who study Torah in depth, while the hand tefillin symbolize the simple Jews whose service of Hashem is expressed especially in simple actions, and according Halacha we put on the hand tefillin first, being that the primary pleasure above comes from the service of Hashem from these simple Jews.

The Rebbe expressed about himself: "I am passionate about Mivtza Tefillin" ("קאָך איך זיך במבצע תפילין").

The reason why specifically the mitzvah of tefillin was chosen to be a "Mivtza", the Rebbe himself explained is because it is a "General Mitzvah" ("מצוה כללית"), like our sages say that "the entire Torah is compared to tefillin" ("הוקשה כל התורה כולה לתפילין"), and also it is one of the first mitzvos which our ancestors took upon themselves in Egypt.

=== Instructions ===

* The Rebbe instructed that Yeshiva students should only go out on Mivtza Tefillin in their free time and not during [[Seder|Sedorim]] (Yeshiva hours), on the contrary the Rebbe expressed that someone who says otherwise is not only not my [[Shliach]] (emissary) rather he is acting against me and against my instruction and against the [[Rebbe Rayatz]] and against the [[Rebbe Rashab]] who founded [[Tomchei Temimim]].
* To go out on [[mivtzoim]] only with a partner, not alone.
* To go with food and drink in order to give people so they can make a Brachah (blessing).
* Not to go in the first or last cart in the subway.

== The Halachic Controversy Surrounding the Mivtza ==
=== The Questions ===
=== The Answers ===
== The Mivtza Today ==
== See Also ==
[https://chabadpedia.co.il/index.php/%D7%9E%D7%91%D7%A6%D7%A2_%D7%AA%D7%A4%D7%99%D7%9C%D7%99%D7%9F This page in Hebrew for additional resources]
[[Category:The Ten Mivtzoim]]
[[Category:Tefillin]]

Mivtza Tefillin

2024-10-14T21:18:00Z

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{{Template:The rebbe's Mivtzoim}}
'''Mivtza Tefillin''' is the first of [[The Ten Mivtzoim]] which the [[Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (כ"ק אדמו"ר שליט"א)|Rebbe]] announced in 1967 (5727).

The [[Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (כ"ק אדמו"ר שליט"א)|Rebbe]] called upon all Chabad Chassidim to help every Jew put on tefiliin every weekday.
== Establishment of the Mivtza ==
On [[Shabbos Mevorchim]] of the [[Month of Sivan]], parshas Bamidbar in the year [[1927 (5727)|1927]] ([[1927 (5727)|5727]]), a few days before the outbreak of the [[Six-Day War]], a time when Jews were under great tension and in a stress - the Rebbe spoke at the [[Farbrengen|farbrengen]] in the afternoon, and turned to the Chassidim with a call to go out to the "streets of the city" and help Jews with the Zechus of putting on tefillin, which is a mitzvah that is equivalent to the entire Torah and has a special merit for ensuring the victory of the Jewish nation in war.

Regarding the Mitzvah of tefillin, the Rebbe quoted the Gemara "whoever lays tefillin lengthens their days". Additionally, our sages of blessed memory said that the verse "And all the nations of the world will see that the name of Hashem is called upon you - and they will fear you" ("וראו כל עמי הארץ כי שם ה' נקרא עליך - ויראו ממך") - this is referring to the tefillin of the head<ref> Berachos: 6a </ref>. Therefore, putting on tefillin is a merit for longevity and victory in war by instilling fear on the enemies. And for this reason it is the duty to help every Jew with this important mitzvah, especially the soldiers who are going to the battlefield.

In the days leading up to the war, the words of the Rebbe served as an encouragement to all the Jews around the world. He said that when [[Hakadosh Baruch Hu (G-d)|Hakadosh Baruch Hu]] (G-d) conducts war, the enemy is completely nullified, and then the verse "Not one person will be missing" ("לא נפקד ממנו איש") is fulfilled - meaning all Jews remain complete.

As a result, immediately after [[Shabbos]] ended, this [[Sicha]] was published in [[The Land of Israel|Israel]] and the world, and the next day this big Mivtza began, encompassing the entire Jewish nation, from the young age of [[Bar Mitzvah|bar mitzvah]].

== Continuation of the Mivtza ==
After the victory of the war and the great miracles which occurred, Chabad Chassidim around the world continued with mivtza tefillin, with the encouragement of the Rebbe.

In the meantime there were those who asked the Rebbe why should this mivtza continue, after all, the war ended with a great victory? the Rebbe responded on the [[15th of Teves]] [[1928 (5728)|1928]], that indeed the war ended with great victory, however there are still enemies standing at the border of Israel from all directions, intending to destroy the Jews r"l, only the fear and awe is what's holding them back. And there is another great danger that "From the north, it will open" etc. (referring to the threat from the northern border) G-d forbid, and this danger has grown since the war, however it is not the job of a Rebbe to get Jews scared - rather to awaken and encourage them that everything depends on Teshuvah and good deeds which every Jew is capable of doing, and specifically a mitzvah which instills fear and awe on the enemies like the mitzvah if tefillin.

To encourage the continuation of this mivtza - prominent leaders from Orthodox communities including Rebbes, Rabbis and the heads of Yeshivos, joined and signed a proclamation calling all frum Jews to take action, and join in the continuation of the mivtza.

Three years since the mivtza began, on [[Lag BaOmer]] [[1970 (5730)|1970]] ([[1970 (5730)|5730]]), the yearly parade took place in front of 770. The Rebbe delivered a sicha to thousands of children and adults who attended the parade, and he said: since we have seen that since Lag BaOmer three years ago, when it was spoken about the promise of [[Hakadosh Baruch Hu (G-d)|Hakadosh Baruch Hu]] in his Torah that, "and I will give piece in the land" ("ונתתי שלום בארץ"), "you will dwell safely in your land ("וישבתם לבטח בארצכם"), and it was announced to add in the mitzvah of tefillin, which has saved thousands and tens of thousands of Jews who are alive and well to this day, and they will live long lives.

== Expressions and Instructions ==
In a number places the Rebbe connects 'Mivtza Tefillin' with what it brought in the name of [[The Baal Shem Tov]] on the words of the gemara that in Hashem's tefillin it says "who is like your people, Israel, one nation in the land" ("מי כעמך כישראל גוי אחד בארץ"). There are two types of tefillin, tefillin of the hand and tefillin of the head. The tefillin of the head symbolize the Jews who study Torah in depth, while the hand tefillin symbolize the simple Jews whose service of Hashem is expressed especially in simple actions, and according Halacha we put on the hand tefillin first, being that the primary pleasure above comes from the service of Hashem from these simple Jews.

The Rebbe expressed about himself: "I am passionate about Mivtza Tefillin" ("קאָך איך זיך במבצע תפילין").

The reason why specifically the mitzvah of tefillin was chosen to be a "Mivtza", the Rebbe himself explained is because it is a "General Mitzvah" ("מצוה כללית"), like our sages say that "the entire Torah is compared to tefillin" ("הוקשה כל התורה כולה לתפילין"), and also it is one of the first mitzvos which our ancestors took upon themselves in Egypt.

=== Instructions ===

* The Rebbe instructed that Yeshiva students should only go out on Mivtza Tefillin in their free time and not during [[Seder|Sedorim]] (Yeshiva hours), on the contrary the Rebbe expressed that someone who says otherwise is not only not my [[Shliach]] rather he is acting against me and against my instruction and against the [[Rebbe Rayatz]] and against the [[Rebbe Rashab]] who founded [[Tomchei Temimim]].
* To go out on [[mivtzoim]] only with a partner, not alone.
* To go with food and drink in order to give people so they can make a Brachah (blessing).
* Not to go in the first or last cart in the subway.

== The Halachic Controversy Surrounding the Mivtza ==
=== The Questions ===
=== The Answers ===
== The Mivtza Today ==
== See Also ==
[https://chabadpedia.co.il/index.php/%D7%9E%D7%91%D7%A6%D7%A2_%D7%AA%D7%A4%D7%99%D7%9C%D7%99%D7%9F This page in Hebrew for additional resources]
[[Category:The Ten Mivtzoim]]
[[Category:Tefillin]]

Mivtza Tefillin

2024-10-14T21:17:48Z

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{{Template:The rebbe's Mivtzoim}}
'''Mivtza Tefillin''' is the first of [[The Ten Mivtzoim]] which the [[Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (כ"ק אדמו"ר שליט"א)|Rebbe]] announced in 1967 (5727).

The [[Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (כ"ק אדמו"ר שליט"א)|Rebbe]] called upon all Chabad Chassidim to help every Jew put on tefiliin every weekday.
== Establishment of the Mivtza ==
On [[Shabbos Mevorchim]] of the [[Month of Sivan]], parshas Bamidbar in the year [[1927 (5727)|1927]] ([[1927 (5727)|5727]]), a few days before the outbreak of the [[Six-Day War]], a time when Jews were under great tension and in a stress - the Rebbe spoke at the [[Farbrengen|farbrengen]] in the afternoon, and turned to the Chassidim with a call to go out to the "streets of the city" and help Jews with the Zechus of putting on tefillin, which is a mitzvah that is equivalent to the entire Torah and has a special merit for ensuring the victory of the Jewish nation in war.

Regarding the Mitzvah of tefillin, the Rebbe quoted the Gemara "whoever lays tefillin lengthens their days". Additionally, our sages of blessed memory said that the verse "And all the nations of the world will see that the name of Hashem is called upon you - and they will fear you" ("וראו כל עמי הארץ כי שם ה' נקרא עליך - ויראו ממך") - this is referring to the tefillin of the head<ref> Berachos: 6a </ref>. Therefore, putting on tefillin is a merit for longevity and victory in war by instilling fear on the enemies. And for this reason it is the duty to help every Jew with this important mitzvah, especially the soldiers who are going to the battlefield.

In the days leading up to the war, the words of the Rebbe served as an encouragement to all the Jews around the world. He said that when [[Hakadosh Baruch Hu (G-d)|Hakadosh Baruch Hu]] (G-d) conducts war, the enemy is completely nullified, and then the verse "Not one person will be missing" ("לא נפקד ממנו איש") is fulfilled - meaning all Jews remain complete.

As a result, immediately after [[Shabbos]] ended, this [[Sicha]] was published in [[The Land of Israel|Israel]] and the world, and the next day this big Mivtza began, encompassing the entire Jewish nation, from the young age of [[Bar Mitzvah|bar mitzvah]].

== Continuation of the Mivtza ==
After the victory of the war and the great miracles which occurred, Chabad Chassidim around the world continued with mivtza tefillin, with the encouragement of the Rebbe.

In the meantime there were those who asked the Rebbe why should this mivtza continue, after all, the war ended with a great victory? the Rebbe responded on the [[15th of Teves]] [[1928 (5728)|1928]], that indeed the war ended with great victory, however there are still enemies standing at the border of Israel from all directions, intending to destroy the Jews r"l, only the fear and awe is what's holding them back. And there is another great danger that "From the north, it will open" etc. (referring to the threat from the northern border) G-d forbid, and this danger has grown since the war, however it is not the job of a Rebbe to get Jews scared - rather to awaken and encourage them that everything depends on Teshuvah and good deeds which every Jew is capable of doing, and specifically a mitzvah which instills fear and awe on the enemies like the mitzvah if tefillin.

To encourage the continuation of this mivtza - prominent leaders from Orthodox communities including Rebbes, Rabbis and the heads of Yeshivos, joined and signed a proclamation calling all frum Jews to take action, and join in the continuation of the mivtza.

Three years since the mivtza began, on [[Lag BaOmer]] [[1970 (5730)|1970]] ([[1970 (5730)|5730]]), the yearly parade took place in front of 770. The Rebbe delivered a sicha to thousands of children and adults who attended the parade, and he said: since we have seen that since Lag BaOmer three years ago, when it was spoken about the promise of [[Hakadosh Baruch Hu (G-d)|Hakadosh Baruch Hu]] in his Torah that, "and I will give piece in the land" ("ונתתי שלום בארץ"), "you will dwell safely in your land ("וישבתם לבטח בארצכם"), and it was announced to add in the mitzvah of tefillin, which has saved thousands and tens of thousands of Jews who are alive and well to this day, and they will live long lives.

== Expressions and Instructions ==
In a number places the Rebbe connects 'Mivtza Tefillin' with what it brought in the name of [[The Baal Shem Tov]] on the words of the gemara that in Hashem's tefillin it says "who is like your people, Israel, one nation in the land" ("מי כעמך כישראל גוי אחד בארץ"). There are two types of tefillin, tefillin of the hand and tefillin of the head. The tefillin of the head symbolize the Jews who study Torah in depth, while the hand tefillin symbolize the simple Jews whose service of Hashem is expressed especially in simple actions, and according Halacha we put on the hand tefillin first, being that the primary pleasure above comes from the service of Hashem from these simple Jews.

The Rebbe expressed about himself: "I am passionate about Mivtza Tefillin" ("קאָך איך זיך במבצע תפילין").

The reason why specifically the mitzvah of tefillin was chosen to be a "Mivtza", the Rebbe himself explained is because it is a "General Mitzvah" ("מצוה כללית"), like our sages say that "the entire Torah is compared to tefillin" ("הוקשה כל התורה כולה לתפילין"), and also it is one of the first mitzvos which our ancestors took upon themselves in Egypt.

=== Instructions ===

The Rebbe instructed that Yeshiva students should only go out on Mivtza Tefillin in their free time and not during [[Seder|Sedorim]] (Yeshiva hours), on the contrary the Rebbe expressed that someone who says otherwise is not only not my [[Shliach]] rather he is acting against me and against my instruction and against the [[Rebbe Rayatz]] and against the [[Rebbe Rashab]] who founded [[Tomchei Temimim]]

== The Halachic Controversy Surrounding the Mivtza ==
=== The Questions ===
=== The Answers ===
== The Mivtza Today ==
== See Also ==
[https://chabadpedia.co.il/index.php/%D7%9E%D7%91%D7%A6%D7%A2_%D7%AA%D7%A4%D7%99%D7%9C%D7%99%D7%9F This page in Hebrew for additional resources]
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'''Mivtza Tefillin''' is the first of [[The Ten Mivtzoim]] which the [[Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (כ"ק אדמו"ר שליט"א)|Rebbe]] announced in 1967 (5727).

The [[Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (כ"ק אדמו"ר שליט"א)|Rebbe]] called upon all Chabad Chassidim to help every Jew put on tefiliin every weekday.
== Establishment of the Mivtza ==
On [[Shabbos Mevorchim]] of the [[Month of Sivan]], parshas Bamidbar in the year [[1927 (5727)|1927]] ([[1927 (5727)|5727]]), a few days before the outbreak of the [[Six-Day War]], a time when Jews were under great tension and in a stress - the Rebbe spoke at the [[Farbrengen|farbrengen]] in the afternoon, and turned to the Chassidim with a call to go out to the "streets of the city" and help Jews with the Zechus of putting on tefillin, which is a mitzvah that is equivalent to the entire Torah and has a special merit for ensuring the victory of the Jewish nation in war.

Regarding the Mitzvah of tefillin, the Rebbe quoted the Gemara "whoever lays tefillin lengthens their days". Additionally, our sages of blessed memory said that the verse "And all the nations of the world will see that the name of Hashem is called upon you - and they will fear you" ("וראו כל עמי הארץ כי שם ה' נקרא עליך - ויראו ממך") - this is referring to the tefillin of the head<ref> Berachos: 6a </ref>. Therefore, putting on tefillin is a merit for longevity and victory in war by instilling fear on the enemies. And for this reason it is the duty to help every Jew with this important mitzvah, especially the soldiers who are going to the battlefield.

In the days leading up to the war, the words of the Rebbe served as an encouragement to all the Jews around the world. He said that when [[Hakadosh Baruch Hu (G-d)|Hakadosh Baruch Hu]] (G-d) conducts war, the enemy is completely nullified, and then the verse "Not one person will be missing" ("לא נפקד ממנו איש") is fulfilled - meaning all Jews remain complete.

As a result, immediately after [[Shabbos]] ended, this [[Sicha]] was published in [[The Land of Israel|Israel]] and the world, and the next day this big Mivtza began, encompassing the entire Jewish nation, from the young age of [[Bar Mitzvah|bar mitzvah]].

== Continuation of the Mivtza ==
After the victory of the war and the great miracles which occurred, Chabad Chassidim around the world continued with mivtza tefillin, with the encouragement of the Rebbe.

In the meantime there were those who asked the Rebbe why should this mivtza continue, after all, the war ended with a great victory? the Rebbe responded on the [[15th of Teves]] [[1928 (5728)|1928]], that indeed the war ended with great victory, however there are still enemies standing at the border of Israel from all directions, intending to destroy the Jews r"l, only the fear and awe is what's holding them back. And there is another great danger that "From the north, it will open" etc. (referring to the threat from the northern border) G-d forbid, and this danger has grown since the war, however it is not the job of a Rebbe to get Jews scared - rather to awaken and encourage them that everything depends on Teshuvah and good deeds which every Jew is capable of doing, and specifically a mitzvah which instills fear and awe on the enemies like the mitzvah if tefillin.

To encourage the continuation of this mivtza - prominent leaders from Orthodox communities including Rebbes, Rabbis and the heads of Yeshivos, joined and signed a proclamation calling all frum Jews to take action, and join in the continuation of the mivtza.

Three years since the mivtza began, on [[Lag BaOmer]] [[1970 (5730)|1970]] ([[1970 (5730)|5730]]), the yearly parade took place in front of 770. The Rebbe delivered a sicha to thousands of children and adults who attended the parade, and he said: since we have seen that since Lag BaOmer three years ago, when it was spoken about the promise of [[Hakadosh Baruch Hu (G-d)|Hakadosh Baruch Hu]] in his Torah that, "and I will give piece in the land" ("ונתתי שלום בארץ"), "you will dwell safely in your land ("וישבתם לבטח בארצכם"), and it was announced to add in the mitzvah of tefillin, which has saved thousands and tens of thousands of Jews who are alive and well to this day, and they will live long lives.

== Expressions and Instructions ==
In a number places the Rebbe connects 'Mivtza Tefillin' with what it brought in the name of [[The Baal Shem Tov]] on the words of the gemara that in Hashem's tefillin it says "who is like your people, Israel, one nation in the land" ("מי כעמך כישראל גוי אחד בארץ"). There are two types of tefillin, tefillin of the hand and tefillin of the head. The tefillin of the head symbolize the Jews who study Torah in depth, while the hand tefillin symbolize the simple Jews whose service of Hashem is expressed especially in simple actions, and according Halacha we put on the hand tefillin first, being that the primary pleasure above comes from the service of Hashem from these simple Jews.

The Rebbe expressed about himself: "I am passionate about Mivtza Tefillin" ("קאָך איך זיך במבצע תפילין").

The reason why specifically the mitzvah of tefillin was chosen to be a "Mivtza", the Rebbe himself explained is because it is a "General Mitzvah" ("מצוה כללית"), like our sages say that "the entire Torah is compared to tefillin" ("הוקשה כל התורה כולה לתפילין"), and also it is one of the first mitzvos which our ancestors took upon themselves in Egypt.

=== Instructions ===

The Rebbe instructed that Yeshiva students should only go out on Mivtza Tefillin in their free time and not during [[Seder|Sedorim]] (Yeshiva hours), on the contrary the Rebbe expressed that someone who says otherwise is not only not my [[Shliach]] rather he is acting against me and against my instruction and against the [[Rebbe Rayatz]] and against the [[Rebbe Rashab]] who founded [[Tomchei Temimim]]

== The Halachic Controversy Surrounding the Mivtza ==
=== The Questions ===
=== The Answers ===
== The Mivtza Today ==
== See Also ==
[https://chabadpedia.co.il/index.php/%D7%9E%D7%91%D7%A6%D7%A2_%D7%AA%D7%A4%D7%99%D7%9C%D7%99%D7%9F This page in Hebrew for additional resources]
[[Category:The Ten Mivtzoim]]
[[Category:Tefillin]]

Mivtza Tefillin

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{{Template:The rebbe's Mivtzoim}}
'''Mivtza Tefillin''' is the first of [[The Ten Mivtzoim]] which the [[Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (כ"ק אדמו"ר שליט"א)|Rebbe]] announced in 1967 (5727).

The [[Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (כ"ק אדמו"ר שליט"א)|Rebbe]] called upon all Chabad Chassidim to help every Jew put on tefiliin every weekday.
== Establishment of the Mivtza ==
On [[Shabbos Mevorchim]] of the [[Month of Sivan]], parshas Bamidbar in the year [[1927 (5727)|1927]] ([[1927 (5727)|5727]]), a few days before the outbreak of the [[Six-Day War]], a time when Jews were under great tension and in a stress - the Rebbe spoke at the [[Farbrengen|farbrengen]] in the afternoon, and turned to the Chassidim with a call to go out to the "streets of the city" and help Jews with the Zechus of putting on tefillin, which is a mitzvah that is equivalent to the entire Torah and has a special merit for ensuring the victory of the Jewish nation in war.

Regarding the Mitzvah of tefillin, the Rebbe quoted the Gemara "whoever lays tefillin lengthens their days". Additionally, our sages of blessed memory said that the verse "And all the nations of the world will see that the name of Hashem is called upon you - and they will fear you" ("וראו כל עמי הארץ כי שם ה' נקרא עליך - ויראו ממך") - this is referring to the tefillin of the head<ref> Berachos: 6a </ref>. Therefore, putting on tefillin is a merit for longevity and victory in war by instilling fear on the enemies. And for this reason it is the duty to help every Jew with this important mitzvah, especially the soldiers who are going to the battlefield.

In the days leading up to the war, the words of the Rebbe served as an encouragement to all the Jews around the world. He said that when [[Hakadosh Baruch Hu (G-d)|Hakadosh Baruch Hu]] (G-d) conducts war, the enemy is completely nullified, and then the verse "Not one person will be missing" ("לא נפקד ממנו איש") is fulfilled - meaning all Jews remain complete.

As a result, immediately after [[Shabbos]] ended, this [[Sicha]] was published in [[The Land of Israel|Israel]] and the world, and the next day this big Mivtza began, encompassing the entire Jewish nation, from the young age of [[Bar Mitzvah|bar mitzvah]].

== Continuation of the Mivtza ==
After the victory of the war and the great miracles which occurred, Chabad Chassidim around the world continued with mivtza tefillin, with the encouragement of the Rebbe.

In the meantime there were those who asked the Rebbe why should this mivtza continue, after all, the war ended with a great victory? the Rebbe responded on the [[15th of Teves]] [[1928 (5728)|1928]], that indeed the war ended with great victory, however there are still enemies standing at the border of Israel from all directions, intending to destroy the Jews r"l, only the fear and awe is what's holding them back. And there is another great danger that "From the north, it will open" etc. (referring to the threat from the northern border) G-d forbid, and this danger has grown since the war, however it is not the job of a Rebbe to get Jews scared - rather to awaken and encourage them that everything depends on Teshuvah and good deeds which every Jew is capable of doing, and specifically a mitzvah which instills fear and awe on the enemies like the mitzvah if tefillin.

To encourage the continuation of this mivtza - prominent leaders from Orthodox communities including Rebbes, Rabbis and the heads of Yeshivos, joined and signed a proclamation calling all frum Jews to take action, and join in the continuation of the mivtza.

Three years since the mivtza began, on [[Lag BaOmer]] [[1970 (5730)|1970]] ([[1970 (5730)|5730]]), the yearly parade took place in front of 770. The Rebbe delivered a sicha to thousands of children and adults who attended the parade, and he said: since we have seen that since Lag BaOmer three years ago, when it was spoken about the promise of [[Hakadosh Baruch Hu (G-d)|Hakadosh Baruch Hu]] in his Torah that, "and I will give piece in the land" ("ונתתי שלום בארץ"), "you will dwell safely in your land ("וישבתם לבטח בארצכם"), and it was announced to add in the mitzvah of tefillin, which has saved thousands and tens of thousands of Jews who are alive and well to this day, and they will live long lives.

== Expressions and Instructions ==
In a number places the Rebbe connects 'Mivtza Tefillin' with what it brought in the name of [[The Baal Shem Tov]] on the words of the gemara that in Hashem's tefillin it says "who is like your people, Israel, one nation in the land" ("מי כעמך כישראל גוי אחד בארץ"). There are two types of tefillin, tefillin of the hand and tefillin of the head. The tefillin of the head symbolize the Jews who study Torah in depth, while the hand tefillin symbolize the simple Jews whose service of Hashem is expressed especially in simple actions, and according Halacha we put on the hand tefillin first, being that the primary pleasure above comes from the service of Hashem from these simple Jews.

The Rebbe expressed about himself: "I am passionate about Mivtza Tefillin" ("קאָך איך זיך במבצע תפילין").

The reason why specifically the mitzvah of tefillin was chosen to be a "Mivtza", the Rebbe himself explained is because it is a "General Mitzvah" ("מצוה כללית"), like our sages say that "the entire Torah is compared to tefillin" ("הוקשה כל התורה כולה לתפילין"), and also it is one of the first mitzvos which our ancestors took upon themselves in Egypt.

=== Instructions ===

== The Halachic Controversy Surrounding the Mivtza ==
=== The Questions ===
=== The Answers ===
== The Mivtza Today ==
== See Also ==
[https://chabadpedia.co.il/index.php/%D7%9E%D7%91%D7%A6%D7%A2_%D7%AA%D7%A4%D7%99%D7%9C%D7%99%D7%9F This page in Hebrew for additional resources]
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[[Category:Tefillin]]

Mivtza Tefillin

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{{Template:The rebbe's Mivtzoim}}
'''Mivtza Tefillin''' is the first of [[The Ten Mivtzoim]] which the [[Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (כ"ק אדמו"ר שליט"א)|Rebbe]] announced in 1967 (5727).

The [[Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (כ"ק אדמו"ר שליט"א)|Rebbe]] called upon all Chabad Chassidim to help every Jew put on tefiliin every weekday.
== Establishment of the Mivtza ==
On [[Shabbos Mevorchim]] of the [[Month of Sivan]], parshas Bamidbar in the year [[1927 (5727)|1927]] ([[1927 (5727)|5727]]), a few days before the outbreak of the [[Six-Day War]], a time when Jews were under great tension and in a stress - the Rebbe spoke at the [[Farbrengen|farbrengen]] in the afternoon, and turned to the Chassidim with a call to go out to the "streets of the city" and help Jews with the Zechus of putting on tefillin, which is a mitzvah that is equivalent to the entire Torah and has a special merit for ensuring the victory of the Jewish nation in war.

Regarding the Mitzvah of tefillin, the Rebbe quoted the Gemara "whoever lays tefillin lengthens their days". Additionally, our sages of blessed memory said that the verse "And all the nations of the world will see that the name of Hashem is called upon you - and they will fear you" ("וראו כל עמי הארץ כי שם ה' נקרא עליך - ויראו ממך") - this is referring to the tefillin of the head<ref> Berachos: 6a </ref>. Therefore, putting on tefillin is a merit for longevity and victory in war by instilling fear on the enemies. And for this reason it is the duty to help every Jew with this important mitzvah, especially the soldiers who are going to the battlefield.

In the days leading up to the war, the words of the Rebbe served as an encouragement to all the Jews around the world. He said that when [[Hakadosh Baruch Hu (G-d)|Hakadosh Baruch Hu]] (G-d) conducts war, the enemy is completely nullified, and then the verse "Not one person will be missing" ("לא נפקד ממנו איש") is fulfilled - meaning all Jews remain complete.

As a result, immediately after [[Shabbos]] ended, this [[Sicha]] was published in [[The Land of Israel|Israel]] and the world, and the next day this big Mivtza began, encompassing the entire Jewish nation, from the young age of [[Bar Mitzvah|bar mitzvah]].

== Continuation of the Mivtza ==
After the victory of the war and the great miracles which occurred, Chabad Chassidim around the world continued with mivtza tefillin, with the encouragement of the Rebbe.

In the meantime there were those who asked the Rebbe why should this mivtza continue, after all, the war ended with a great victory? the Rebbe responded on the [[15th of Teves]] [[1928 (5728)|1928]], that indeed the war ended with great victory, however there are still enemies standing at the border of Israel from all directions, intending to destroy the Jews r"l, only the fear and awe is what's holding them back. And there is another great danger that "From the north, it will open" etc. (referring to the threat from the northern border) G-d forbid, and this danger has grown since the war, however it is not the job of a Rebbe to get Jews scared - rather to awaken and encourage them that everything depends on Teshuvah and good deeds which every Jew is capable of doing, and specifically a mitzvah which instills fear and awe on the enemies like the mitzvah if tefillin.

To encourage the continuation of this mivtza - prominent leaders from Orthodox communities including Rebbes, Rabbis and the heads of Yeshivos, joined and signed a proclamation calling all frum Jews to take action, and join in the continuation of the mivtza.

Three years since the mivtza began, on [[Lag BaOmer]] [[1970 (5730)|1970]] ([[1970 (5730)|5730]]), the yearly parade took place in front of 770. The Rebbe delivered a sicha to thousands of children and adults who attended the parade, and he said: since we have seen that since Lag BaOmer three years ago, when it was spoken about the promise of [[Hakadosh Baruch Hu (G-d)|Hakadosh Baruch Hu]] in his Torah that, "and I will give piece in the land" ("ונתתי שלום בארץ"), "you will dwell safely in your land ("וישבתם לבטח בארצכם"), and it was announced to add in the mitzvah of tefillin, which has saved thousands and tens of thousands of Jews who are alive and well to this day, and they will live long lives.

== Expressions and Instructions ==
In a number places the Rebbe connects 'Mivtza Tefillin' with what it brought in the name of [[The Baal Shem Tov]] on the words of the gemara that in Hashem's tefillin it says "who is like your people, Israel, one nation in the land" ("מי כעמך כישראל גוי אחד בארץ"). There are two types of tefillin, tefillin of the hand and tefillin of the head. The tefillin of the head symbolize the Jews who study Torah in depth, while the hand tefillin symbolize the simple Jews whose service of Hashem is expressed especially in simple actions, and according Halacha we put on the hand tefillin first, being that the primary pleasure above comes from the service of Hashem from these simple Jews.

The Rebbe expressed about himself: "I am passionate about Mivtza Tefillin" ("קאָך איך זיך במבצע תפילין").

The reason why specifically the mitzvah of tefillin was chosen to be a "Mivtza", the Rebbe himself explained is because it is a "General Mitzvah" ("מצוה כללית"), like our sages say that "the entire Torah is compared to tefillin" ("הוקשה כל התורה כולה לתפילין"), and also it is one of the first mitzvos which our ancestors took upon themselves in Egypt.

=== Instructions ===

== The Halachic Controversy Surrounding the Mivtza ==
=== The Questions ===
=== The Answers ===
== The Mivtza Today ==
== See Also ==
[This page in Hebrew for additional resources|https://chabadpedia.co.il/index.php/%D7%9E%D7%91%D7%A6%D7%A2_%D7%AA%D7%A4%D7%99%D7%9C%D7%99%D7%9F]
[[Category:The Ten Mivtzoim]]
[[Category:Tefillin]]

Mivtza Tefillin

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{{Template:The rebbe's Mivtzoim}}
'''Mivtza Tefillin''' is the first of [[The Ten Mivtzoim]] which the [[Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (כ"ק אדמו"ר שליט"א)|Rebbe]] announced in 1967 (5727).

The [[Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (כ"ק אדמו"ר שליט"א)|Rebbe]] called upon all Chabad Chassidim to help every Jew put on tefiliin every weekday.
== Establishment of the Mivtza ==
On [[Shabbos Mevorchim]] of the [[Month of Sivan]], parshas Bamidbar in the year [[1927 (5727)|1927]] ([[1927 (5727)|5727]]), a few days before the outbreak of the [[Six-Day War]], a time when Jews were under great tension and in a stress - the Rebbe spoke at the [[Farbrengen|farbrengen]] in the afternoon, and turned to the Chassidim with a call to go out to the "streets of the city" and help Jews with the Zechus of putting on tefillin, which is a mitzvah that is equivalent to the entire Torah and has a special merit for ensuring the victory of the Jewish nation in war.

Regarding the Mitzvah of tefillin, the Rebbe quoted the Gemara "whoever lays tefillin lengthens their days". Additionally, our sages of blessed memory said that the verse "And all the nations of the world will see that the name of Hashem is called upon you - and they will fear you" ("וראו כל עמי הארץ כי שם ה' נקרא עליך - ויראו ממך") - this is referring to the tefillin of the head<ref> Berachos: 6a </ref>. Therefore, putting on tefillin is a merit for longevity and victory in war by instilling fear on the enemies. And for this reason it is the duty to help every Jew with this important mitzvah, especially the soldiers who are going to the battlefield.

In the days leading up to the war, the words of the Rebbe served as an encouragement to all the Jews around the world. He said that when [[Hakadosh Baruch Hu (G-d)|Hakadosh Baruch Hu]] (G-d) conducts war, the enemy is completely nullified, and then the verse "Not one person will be missing" ("לא נפקד ממנו איש") is fulfilled - meaning all Jews remain complete.

As a result, immediately after [[Shabbos]] ended, this [[Sicha]] was published in [[The Land of Israel|Israel]] and the world, and the next day this big Mivtza began, encompassing the entire Jewish nation, from the young age of [[Bar Mitzvah|bar mitzvah]].

== Continuation of the Mivtza ==
After the victory of the war and the great miracles which occurred, Chabad Chassidim around the world continued with mivtza tefillin, with the encouragement of the Rebbe.

In the meantime there were those who asked the Rebbe why should this mivtza continue, after all, the war ended with a great victory? the Rebbe responded on the [[15th of Teves]] [[1928 (5728)|1928]], that indeed the war ended with great victory, however there are still enemies standing at the border of Israel from all directions, intending to destroy the Jews r"l, only the fear and awe is what's holding them back. And there is another great danger that "From the north, it will open" etc. (referring to the threat from the northern border) G-d forbid, and this danger has grown since the war, however it is not the job of a Rebbe to get Jews scared - rather to awaken and encourage them that everything depends on Teshuvah and good deeds which every Jew is capable of doing, and specifically a mitzvah which instills fear and awe on the enemies like the mitzvah if tefillin.

To encourage the continuation of this mivtza - prominent leaders from Orthodox communities including Rebbes, Rabbis and the heads of Yeshivos, joined and signed a proclamation calling all frum Jews to take action, and join in the continuation of the mivtza.

Three years since the mivtza began, on [[Lag BaOmer]] [[1970 (5730)|1970]] ([[1970 (5730)|5730]]), the yearly parade took place in front of 770. The Rebbe delivered a sicha to thousands of children and adults who attended the parade, and he said: since we have seen that since Lag BaOmer three years ago, when it was spoken about the promise of [[Hakadosh Baruch Hu (G-d)|Hakadosh Baruch Hu]] in his Torah that, "and I will give piece in the land" ("ונתתי שלום בארץ"), "you will dwell safely in your land ("וישבתם לבטח בארצכם"), and it was announced to add in the mitzvah of tefillin, which has saved thousands and tens of thousands of Jews who are alive and well to this day, and they will live long lives.

== Expressions and Instructions ==
In a number places the Rebbe connects 'Mivtza Tefillin' with what it brought in the name of [[The Baal Shem Tov]] on the words of the gemara that in Hashem's tefillin it says "who is like your people, Israel, one nation in the land" ("מי כעמך כישראל גוי אחד בארץ"). There are two types of tefillin, tefillin of the hand and tefillin of the head. The tefillin of the head symbolize the Jews who study Torah in depth, while the hand tefillin symbolize the simple Jews whose service of Hashem is expressed especially in simple actions, and according Halacha we put on the hand tefillin first, being that the primary pleasure above comes from the service of Hashem from these simple Jews.

The Rebbe expressed about himself: "I am passionate about Mivtza Tefillin" ("קאָך איך זיך במבצע תפילין").

The reason why specifically the mitzvah of tefillin was chosen to be a "Mivtza", the Rebbe himself explained is because it is a "General Mitzvah" ("מצוה כללית"), like our sages say that "the entire Torah is compared to tefillin" ("הוקשה כל התורה כולה לתפילין"), and also it is one of the first mitzvos which our ancestors took upon themselves in Egypt.

=== Instructions ===

== The Halachic Controversy Surrounding the Mivtza ==
=== The Questions ===
=== The Answers ===
== The Mivtza Today ==
== See Also ==
== For Further Insight ==
[[Category:The Ten Mivtzoim]]
[[Category:Tefillin]]

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