Editing The Rebbe Rayatz (section)

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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)]]