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[[File:לערך הרבי שליט"א.png|250px|thumb|left|the Rebbe]] | [[File:לערך הרבי שליט"א.png|250px|thumb|left|the Rebbe]]Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (in Yiddish: Schneersohn; known as the Lubavitcher Rebbe and in Chabad simply as the Rebbe) was born on 11 Nissan 5662 (1902). He is a spiritual leader whose influence encompassed the entire world and particularly the Jewish people. He is the seventh Rebbe of Chabad-Lubavitch, and is identified as Melech HaMoshiach (King Messiah) who will redeem the people in the true and complete Redemption. Among his notable activities were the establishment of the Shlichus (emissary) enterprise and the Ten Mitzvah Campaigns he initiated, aiming to bring Judaism to every single Jew. His actions, words, and influence emphasized the anticipation of Moshiach and activities to hasten the Redemption. | ||
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (in Yiddish: Schneersohn; known as the Lubavitcher Rebbe and in Chabad simply as the Rebbe) was born on 11 Nissan 5662 (1902). He is a spiritual leader whose influence encompassed the entire world and particularly the Jewish people. He is the seventh Rebbe of Chabad-Lubavitch, and is identified as Melech HaMoshiach (King Messiah) who will redeem the people in the true and complete Redemption. Among his notable activities were the establishment of the Shlichus (emissary) enterprise and the Ten Mitzvah Campaigns he initiated, aiming to bring Judaism to every single Jew. His actions, words, and influence emphasized the anticipation of Moshiach and activities to hasten the Redemption. | |||
On 3 Tammuz 5754, he was concealed from physical sight, though based on his own words, Chassidim believe in the eternity of his life in our generation. Among Chabad Chassidim there are various views and approaches to 3 Tammuz, but all believe it is part of the Redemption process and await the Rebbe's revelation as Melech HaMoshiach. | On 3 Tammuz 5754, he was concealed from physical sight, though based on his own words, Chassidim believe in the eternity of his life in our generation. Among Chabad Chassidim there are various views and approaches to 3 Tammuz, but all believe it is part of the Redemption process and await the Rebbe's revelation as Melech HaMoshiach. | ||
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''Extended article - The Daily Rambam Study Takana'' | ''Extended article - The Daily Rambam Study Takana'' | ||
In 5744 (1984), the Rebbe initiated the daily Rambam study project, in which the Rambam's halachic works were divided into daily study portions. One of the takana's objectives was to encourage concise study of all areas of halacha in a clear and illuminating way, as they are formulated in the Rambam's seforim. There are three study tracks: | In 5744 (1984), the Rebbe initiated the daily [[The Rambam|Rambam]] study project, in which the Rambam's halachic works were divided into daily study portions. One of the takana's objectives was to encourage concise study of all areas of halacha in a clear and illuminating way, as they are formulated in the Rambam's seforim. There are three study tracks: | ||
* Three chapters per day, completing the entire Yad HaChazaka in one year | * Three chapters per day, completing the entire Yad HaChazaka in one year | ||
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In 5743 (1983), the Rebbe called for implementing a 'Moment of Silence' in schools worldwide at the beginning of the day, during which students would contemplate for 60 seconds about the Creator of the world, in light of the fact that without recognition of the Creator, there is no guarantee for preserving the fundamental laws that protect human society. | In 5743 (1983), the Rebbe called for implementing a 'Moment of Silence' in schools worldwide at the beginning of the day, during which students would contemplate for 60 seconds about the Creator of the world, in light of the fact that without recognition of the Creator, there is no guarantee for preserving the fundamental laws that protect human society. | ||
His call met with opposition in the United States, where it was claimed that it contradicted the principle of separation of church and state enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. The Rebbe explained that the principle of separation of church and state was established to allow religious freedom, and this principle requires allowing parents to educate their children about belief in Hashem even in public schools. The Rebbe further emphasized that the school should not interfere with the content of the child's contemplation, and therefore his proposal does not contradict the separation of church and state. | His call met with opposition in the [[The United States|United States,]] where it was claimed that it contradicted the principle of separation of church and state enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. The Rebbe explained that the principle of separation of church and state was established to allow religious freedom, and this principle requires allowing parents to educate their children about belief in Hashem even in public schools. The Rebbe further emphasized that the school should not interfere with the content of the child's contemplation, and therefore his proposal does not contradict the separation of church and state. | ||
Following the Rebbe's call, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation to implement the 'Moment of Silence' in schools across the United States. | Following the Rebbe's call, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation to implement the 'Moment of Silence' in schools across the United States. | ||
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* 5711 (1951): The Rebbe accepts leadership. Sends Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Chitrik to Brazil. | * 5711 (1951): The Rebbe accepts leadership. Sends Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Chitrik to Brazil. | ||
* 5712: Established "Tzeirei Agudas Chabad" and "N'shei U'Bnos Chabad" | * 5712: Established "Tzeirei Agudas Chabad" and "N'shei U'Bnos Chabad" | ||
* 5714: First launched the | * 5714: First launched the Arbah Minim campaign and Matzah campaign | ||
* 5718: During the 12 Tammuz gathering, the Rebbe called for action in the manner of "Ufaratzta" (spreading forth) | * 5718: During the 12 Tammuz gathering, the Rebbe called for action in the manner of "Ufaratzta" (spreading forth) | ||
* 5724: Began activities for Russian Jewry | * 5724: Began activities for Russian Jewry | ||
* 5729: Founded Nachalat Har Chabad neighborhood in Kiryat Malachi for immigrants | * 5729: Founded Nachalat Har Chabad neighborhood in Kiryat Malachi for immigrants | ||
* 5727: On Lag BaOmer, shortly before the Six-Day War, established the Tefillin campaign | * 5727: On [[Lag BaOmer]], shortly before the Six-Day War, established the Tefillin campaign | ||
* 5739: Strongly opposed the Camp David Accords regarding giving up the Sinai Peninsula | * 5739: Strongly opposed the Camp David Accords regarding giving up the Sinai Peninsula | ||
* 5730: Launched campaign regarding the "Who is a Jew" law | * 5730: Launched campaign regarding the "Who is a Jew" law | ||