Editing The Rebbe Rayatz (section)

== United States ==

==== Reception ====
The Rebbe Rayatz arrives in the USA, 5700 (1940)

On Monday, 8 Adar II 5700 (1940), after twelve days of sailing, the Rebbe Rayatz arrived on the ship "Drottningholm," together with his wife Rebbetzin Nechama Dina Schneerson and his mother Rebbetzin Shterna Sarah Schneerson, at a port in the United States (on West 57th Street in New York, Pier 97). Since United States law at that time did not allow passengers who arrived after 4 PM to disembark, the passengers were forced to wait until the next morning to leave the ship.
[[File:עיתון קול ישראל על אדמור הרייצ.jpg|thumb|The Charedi Weekly 'Kol Yisrael' Reports "The Lubavitcher Rebbe is Healthy and Well" (Issue from 4 Kislev 5]]
On Tuesday, thousands of Chassidim came to greet the Rebbe Rayatz. When he exited the ship, the crowd loudly proclaimed "Shalom Aleichem," and some of the crowd even recited the "Shehecheyanu" blessing. Among those welcoming him were delegations from Jewish organizations in the United States, and even the mayor sent a representative to greet the Rebbe Rayatz. After a brief reception in the port hall, the Rebbe Rayatz went to the Greystone Hotel in Manhattan, where he stayed during his first period in the United States.
[[File:ארה''ב ת''ש.jpg|thumb|The Rebbe Rayatz arrives in America, 5700 (1940)]]
==== Founding of Tomchei Tmimim ====
Upon arriving at the hotel, another reception was held, this time in a more limited format. In the middle of it, the Rebbe Rayatz suddenly announced: "I have the pleasure to publicize the decision that was accepted at the special meeting of the select individuals of Anash, which took place a few hours ago, that in the 'Oneg Shabbat' synagogue, tomorrow with God's help, 'Yeshivat Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitch' will open in America!" He did not stop at the announcement and asked for the help of those present: "I hope to Hashem that the great Rabbis, Torah institutions and supporters of Torah with fear of Heaven together with my beloved friends Anash, may Hashem be upon them, at the forefront, will come to my aid in continuing my work in spreading Torah and fear of Heaven and in community service."

The Rebbe's first message upon his arrival was that "America is no different."

==== 770 ====
On the 12th of Av 5700 (1940), the building at 770 Eastern Parkway in the Crown Heights neighborhood was purchased to serve as the Rebbe's residence and synagogue. About a month later, on the 19th of Elul, the Rebbe Rayatz moved in to live in the building. On the 21st of Elul 5700, a house dedication ceremony was held.
[[File:סלון אדמו"ר הריי"צ.jpg|thumb|Salon of the Rebbe Rayatz's apartment on the second floor of 770. In this place the Rebbe conducted holiday meals, even after the passing of the Rebbe Rayatz.]]
The living room of the Rebbe Rayatz's apartment on the second floor of 770. In this place, the Rebbe held holiday meals, even after the passing of the Rebbe Rayatz.

In the month of Tammuz in the year 5701 (1941), the Rebbe Rayatz established Agudas Chassidei Chabad in Eretz Yisrael, with the goal "to awaken the Chabad Chassidim in Eretz Yisrael to arrange public study of Chassidus in every place according to the level of those who come to participate in the study and to establish times to gather to discuss matters of Chassidus and love of fellow Jews."

==== Torah Scroll of Moshiach ====
On the 23rd of Tishrei 5702 (1941), during the farbrengen before the hakafot on the night of Simchat Torah, the Rebbe Rayatz announced the writing of a Torah scroll for Moshiach. On the 2nd of Iyar 5702, the writing began with all expenses coming from the Rebbe Rayatz's personal account. Donations received for the Torah scroll were transferred to the fund of the Center for Educational Matters. The writing of the Torah scroll stopped at some point and only twenty-eight years later, on the 9th of Shevat 5730 (1970), was the completion and dedication of the Torah scroll held at 770, initiated by the Rebbe.