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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 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, [[ | 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." | ||
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. | ||
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Towards the end of his life, he suffered from a serious illness but refused to let it disrupt his busy schedule. | Towards the end of his life, he suffered from a serious illness but refused to let it disrupt his busy schedule. | ||
He passed away on February 4, 1998. His funeral, which began in Los Angeles and continued to New York, was attended by thousands. In New York, the funeral procession passed through Chabad World Headquarters and continued to Montefiore Cemetery in Queens. | He passed away on February 4, 1998. His funeral, which began in [[Los Angeles]] and continued to New York, was attended by thousands. In New York, the funeral procession passed through Chabad World Headquarters and continued to Montefiore Cemetery in Queens. | ||
He left behind ten children and their families, many of whom serve as rabbis worldwide. His wife Leah passed away in 2007. | He left behind ten children and their families, many of whom serve as rabbis worldwide. His wife Leah passed away in 2007. | ||