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'''The Education Campaign (מבצע חינוך)''' was one of the Ten Campaigns declared by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, in 1976, during what was called the "Year of Education" (שנת החינוך). The campaign was a call to ensure that every Jewish child receives a genuine Jewish education in accordance with Jewish tradition. | '''The Education Campaign (מבצע חינוך)''' was one of the Ten Campaigns declared by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, in 1976, during what was called the "Year of Education" (שנת החינוך). The campaign was a call to ensure that every Jewish child receives a genuine Jewish education in accordance with Jewish tradition. | ||
== | == History of the Campaign == | ||
On '''Shabbat, Parshat Acharei Mot''', the 24th of Nisan 1976, which was also the month of Rosh Chodesh Iyar, the Rebbe declared the "Education Campaign" and proclaimed it as the "Year of Education." This declaration was made in a context similar to the announcement of the U.S. President, who also declared a "Year of Education." The Rebbe emphasized that no Jewish child should be left without a true Jewish education. He pointed to the biblical commandment '''"והגדת לבנך"''' ("and you shall tell your child"), which emphasizes the importance of Jewish education. | On '''Shabbat, Parshat Acharei Mot''', the 24th of Nisan 1976, which was also the month of Rosh Chodesh Iyar, the Rebbe declared the "Education Campaign" and proclaimed it as the "Year of Education." This declaration was made in a context similar to the announcement of the U.S. President, who also declared a "Year of Education." The Rebbe emphasized that no Jewish child should be left without a true Jewish education. He pointed to the biblical commandment '''"והגדת לבנך"''' ("and you shall tell your child"), which emphasizes the importance of Jewish education. | ||
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The Rebbe referred to this campaign as a '''"comprehensive and fundamental"''' initiative that affects the foundation of a child's life and their future, ensuring that they are brought up with the values of Judaism. | The Rebbe referred to this campaign as a '''"comprehensive and fundamental"''' initiative that affects the foundation of a child's life and their future, ensuring that they are brought up with the values of Judaism. | ||
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== Activities Following the Rebbe's Call == | |||
The activities of the campaign began in earnest during '''Lag BaOmer''' of 1976, with an extensive public awareness campaign in '''Meron''' among the visitors to the resting place of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai. This campaign was organized by emissaries of the Rebbe who had arrived in Israel a few months earlier. | The activities of the campaign began in earnest during '''Lag BaOmer''' of 1976, with an extensive public awareness campaign in '''Meron''' among the visitors to the resting place of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai. This campaign was organized by emissaries of the Rebbe who had arrived in Israel a few months earlier. | ||
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In '''the United States''', the '''Young Chabad Organization''' set up a telephone campaign to assist in the effort. The campaign reached out to thousands of Jewish families across New York, encouraging them to enroll their children in Jewish schools. | In '''the United States''', the '''Young Chabad Organization''' set up a telephone campaign to assist in the effort. The campaign reached out to thousands of Jewish families across New York, encouraging them to enroll their children in Jewish schools. | ||
== | == 12 Pesukim == | ||
As part of the Education Campaign, the Rebbe also introduced the '''12 Pesukim''' initiative, where Jewish children were encouraged to memorize and recite 12 specific verses from the Torah. This was intended not only to improve Jewish knowledge but to instill a sense of connection to Jewish tradition from an early age. | As part of the Education Campaign, the Rebbe also introduced the '''12 Pesukim''' initiative, where Jewish children were encouraged to memorize and recite 12 specific verses from the Torah. This was intended not only to improve Jewish knowledge but to instill a sense of connection to Jewish tradition from an early age. | ||
This campaign emphasized that a true Jewish education is a holistic experience that encompasses learning Torah, values, and mitzvot, and is essential for every Jewish child, no matter where they are.{{Template:The rebbe's Mivtzoim}} | This campaign emphasized that a true Jewish education is a holistic experience that encompasses learning Torah, values, and mitzvot, and is essential for every Jewish child, no matter where they are.{{Template:The rebbe's Mivtzoim}} | ||
[[Category:The Ten Mivtzoim]] | [[Category:The Ten Mivtzoim]] | ||