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(Created page with "Rabbi Rachamim Antian (Rami) (June 22, 1955 - September 28, 2001) was a Chabad Chasid, businessman, philanthropist, activist and promoter of the Redemption message. = Life History = Rachamim served in the Israeli Navy. His first meeting with the Rebbe was when he arrived in the United States in 1976 with a delegation that included several ships, to participate in America's bicentennial celebrations. Several delegation members including Rami visited 770, and this meeting...") |
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Rabbi Rachamim Antian (Rami) (June 22, 1955 - September 28, 2001) was a Chabad Chasid, businessman, philanthropist, activist and promoter of the Redemption message. | Rabbi Rachamim Antian (Rami) (June 22, 1955 - September 28, 2001) was a Chabad Chasid, businessman, philanthropist, activist and promoter of the Redemption message. | ||
= Life History = | == Life History == | ||
Rachamim served in the Israeli Navy. His first meeting with the Rebbe was when he arrived in the United States in 1976 with a delegation that included several ships, to participate in America's bicentennial celebrations. Several delegation members including Rami visited 770, and this meeting with the Rebbe left a deep impression on his heart. | Rachamim served in the Israeli Navy. His first meeting with the Rebbe was when he arrived in the United States in 1976 with a delegation that included several ships, to participate in America's bicentennial celebrations. Several delegation members including Rami visited 770, and this meeting with the Rebbe left a deep impression on his heart. | ||
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He passed away from cardiac arrest after Hakafot on Simchat Torah night 2001 in Sha'arei Tikva at the prime of his life. | He passed away from cardiac arrest after Hakafot on Simchat Torah night 2001 in Sha'arei Tikva at the prime of his life. | ||
= Awaiting Moshiach = | == Awaiting Moshiach == | ||
In 1981, Chasid Rabbi Rachamim Antian organized a children's summer camp in Tzfat under the slogan and title: "I believe with complete faith in the coming of Moshiach." | In 1981, Chasid Rabbi Rachamim Antian organized a children's summer camp in Tzfat under the slogan and title: "I believe with complete faith in the coming of Moshiach." | ||
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To this the Rebbe answered: "This was my argument in the known talk, I will mention it at the gravesite." | To this the Rebbe answered: "This was my argument in the known talk, I will mention it at the gravesite." | ||
= Memorials = | == Memorials == | ||
In June 2010 his family announced the beginning of writing a Torah scroll in his memory. In March 2011 a ceremony was held bringing the Torah scroll to the sanctuary of the Chabad Chassidic Yeshiva in Tzfat - which Rabbi Antian was among its founders and establishers. At the Torah dedication a booklet called 'Crazy About Moshiach' describing his life story was published, written by Rabbi Moshiach Friedman. | In June 2010 his family announced the beginning of writing a Torah scroll in his memory. In March 2011 a ceremony was held bringing the Torah scroll to the sanctuary of the Chabad Chassidic Yeshiva in Tzfat - which Rabbi Antian was among its founders and establishers. At the Torah dedication a booklet called 'Crazy About Moshiach' describing his life story was published, written by Rabbi Moshiach Friedman. | ||
In January 2019, a book containing Rabbi Rami's classes from his final years was published. The book's publication was initiated by Mrs. Devorah Leah Herzog. | In January 2019, a book containing Rabbi Rami's classes from his final years was published. The book's publication was initiated by Mrs. Devorah Leah Herzog. | ||
= Family = | == Family == | ||
His wife Mrs. Dorit Antian, United States His son David Menachem Mendel (Meni) and his wife Mrs. Hinda Yael - Hollywood, Florida His son, Rabbi Ovadia Menashe, and his wife Mrs. Chaya Mushka Antian - Melbourne, Australia His son, Rabbi Chaim Antian His son, Rabbi Itamar Antian - Florida | His wife Mrs. Dorit Antian, United States His son David Menachem Mendel (Meni) and his wife Mrs. Hinda Yael - Hollywood, Florida His son, Rabbi Ovadia Menashe, and his wife Mrs. Chaya Mushka Antian - Melbourne, Australia His son, Rabbi Chaim Antian His son, Rabbi Itamar Antian - Florida | ||