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Throughout this period, Rabbi Raichik maintained contact with the Rebbe, who, in addition to massive fundraising for rescue efforts of Jews from German-occupied territories and Russia, raised money to send to Shanghai. | Throughout this period, Rabbi Raichik maintained contact with the Rebbe, who, in addition to massive fundraising for rescue efforts of Jews from German-occupied territories and Russia, raised money to send to Shanghai. | ||
Upon arriving in the United States, the Rebbe appointed him to travel throughout North America to seek out Jews, both in groups and individually, to identify local community needs and strengthen Jewish identity. For many months, he crisscrossed the United States, eating only sardines, fruits, and vegetables, visiting Jews in places like Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Cheyenne, Wyoming, to establish schools and mikvahs, generally paving the way for future Jewish renewal. | Upon arriving in [[the United States]], the Rebbe appointed him to travel throughout North America to seek out Jews, both in groups and individually, to identify local community needs and strengthen Jewish identity. For many months, he crisscrossed the United States, eating only sardines, fruits, and vegetables, visiting Jews in places like Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Cheyenne, Wyoming, to establish schools and mikvahs, generally paving the way for future Jewish renewal. | ||
Due to his gentle nature, people took an immediate liking to Rabbi Raichik. Much of the post-war Jewish infrastructure in many cities across the United States can be attributed to his tireless efforts. | Due to his gentle nature, people took an immediate liking to Rabbi Raichik. Much of the post-war Jewish infrastructure in many cities across the United States can be attributed to his tireless efforts. | ||
After his marriage in 1949 to Leah Rapoport (born in Kolno, Poland), herself a Holocaust survivor, Rabbi Raichik and his new bride were sent to Los Angeles, California, on a personal mission from the Previous Rebbe. | After his marriage in 1949 to Leah Rapoport (born in Kolno, Poland), herself a [[The Holocaust|Holocaust]] survivor, Rabbi Raichik and his new bride were sent to Los Angeles, California, on a personal mission from the Previous Rebbe. | ||
After the Previous Rebbe's passing on January 28, 1950, Rabbi Raichik was among the first Chabad Chassidim who urged the Previous Rebbe's son-in-law, the Rebbe, to accept the leadership. The Rebbe, who had suggested sending Rabbi Raichik to Los Angeles, wrote to Rabbi Raichik that his position should not be limited to one synagogue, but rather "his net should be spread over the entire city and its surroundings." | After the Previous Rebbe's passing on January 28, 1950, Rabbi Raichik was among the first Chabad Chassidim who urged the Previous Rebbe's son-in-law, [[Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson - The Rebbe|the Rebbe]], to accept the leadership. The Rebbe, who had suggested sending Rabbi Raichik to Los Angeles, wrote to Rabbi Raichik that his position should not be limited to one synagogue, but rather "his net should be spread over the entire city and its surroundings." | ||
In addition to his work as the Rebbe's emissary in Los Angeles, he continued traveling throughout the United States for several months each year to spread Judaism and pave the way for future emissaries in certain locations. Another of his duties as the Rebbe's traveling emissary was to collect funds (called "ma'amad"), which were personal funds for the Rebbe's private use. These funds traditionally contain an amount of money given annually by Chabad Chassidim. | In addition to his work as the Rebbe's emissary in Los Angeles, he continued traveling throughout the United States for several months each year to spread Judaism and pave the way for future emissaries in certain locations. Another of his duties as the Rebbe's traveling emissary was to collect funds (called "ma'amad"), which were personal funds for the Rebbe's private use. These funds traditionally contain an amount of money given annually by Chabad Chassidim. | ||