Shmuel Menachem Mendel Butman - Revision history

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Life History

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	Rabbi '''Shmuel Menachem Mendel Butman''' (also known as Mule) (24 Shevat 5703 - 16 Tammuz 5784/1943-2024) served as director of Tzeirei Agudas Chabad of the United States, chairman of the Global Rambam Completion, chairman of the Association of Descendants of the Alter Rebbe in [[the United States]], and chairman of the World Headquarters for Bringing Moshiach. He served as chazan for some of the High Holiday prayers at [[770 Eastern Parkway - Chabad World Center\|770]].		Rabbi '''Shmuel Menachem Mendel Butman''' (also known as Mule) (24 Shevat 5703 - 16 Tammuz 5784/1943-2024) served as director of Tzeirei Agudas Chabad of the United States, chairman of the Global Rambam Completion, chairman of the Association of Descendants of the Alter Rebbe in [[the United States]], and chairman of the World Headquarters for Bringing Moshiach. He served as chazan for some of the High Holiday prayers at [[770 Eastern Parkway - Chabad World Center\|770]].

	== ~~Life History~~ ==		==Biography==
	Born on 24 Shevat 5703 in the Soviet Union to his father Rabbi Shneur Zalman Butman and his mother Mrs. Yehudit, descendants of [[the Tzemach Tzedek]].		Born on 24 Shevat 5703 in the Soviet Union to his father Rabbi Shneur Zalman Butman and his mother Mrs. Yehudit, descendants of [[the Tzemach Tzedek]].

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	== Further Reading ==		== Further Reading ==

	* Beis Moshiach Weekly 1419		* Beis Moshiach Weekly 1419
	* "Model of the Seventh Generation" - article after his passing, Weekly Issue 1420 pages 26-32		* "Model of the Seventh Generation" - article after his passing, Weekly Issue 1420 pages 26-32
	* Rabbi Shmuel Butman in an interview conducted on 24 Teves		* Rabbi Shmuel Butman in an interview conducted on 24 Teves
	[[Category: Chassidim of The Rebbe]]
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	Rabbi Shmuel Menachem Mendel Butman (also known as Mule) (24 Shevat 5703 - 16 Tammuz 5784/1943-2024) served as director of Tzeirei Agudas Chabad of the United States, chairman of the Global Rambam Completion, chairman of the Association of Descendants of the Alter Rebbe in [[the United States]], and chairman of the World Headquarters for Bringing Moshiach. He served as chazan for some of the High Holiday prayers at [[770 Eastern Parkway - Chabad World Center\|770]].		[[File:שמואל מ''מ בוטמן.jpg\|thumb]]
			Rabbi '''Shmuel Menachem Mendel Butman''' (also known as Mule) (24 Shevat 5703 - 16 Tammuz 5784/1943-2024) served as director of Tzeirei Agudas Chabad of the United States, chairman of the Global Rambam Completion, chairman of the Association of Descendants of the Alter Rebbe in [[the United States]], and chairman of the World Headquarters for Bringing Moshiach. He served as chazan for some of the High Holiday prayers at [[770 Eastern Parkway - Chabad World Center\|770]].

	== Life History ==		== Life History ==

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	* "Model of the Seventh Generation" - article after his passing, Weekly Issue 1420 pages 26-32		* "Model of the Seventh Generation" - article after his passing, Weekly Issue 1420 pages 26-32
	* Rabbi Shmuel Butman in an interview conducted on 24 Teves		* Rabbi Shmuel Butman in an interview conducted on 24 Teves
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	Born to Rabbi Shneur Zalman Butman and Mrs. Yehudis, descendants of the Tzemach Tzedek. After suffering under Communist rule, the family escaped post-WWII and settled in Paris. He met the Rebbe there in 1947 when accompanying his mother Rebbetzin Chana to America. Immigrated to USA on 13 Adar I 5714 (1954). Married Rabbi Moshe Aharon Geisinsky's daughter in 1966.		Born to Rabbi Shneur Zalman Butman and Mrs. Yehudis, descendants of the Tzemach Tzedek. After suffering under Communist rule, the family escaped post-WWII and settled in Paris. He met the Rebbe there in 1947 when accompanying his mother Rebbetzin Chana to America. Immigrated to USA on 13 Adar I 5714 (1954). Married Rabbi Moshe Aharon Geisinsky's daughter in 1966.

	= Director of Tzach New York =		== Director of Tzach New York ==
	Led Tzeirei Agudas Chabad Central, overseeing Chabad centers in NY area, coordinating the Rebbe's mitzvah campaigns, organizing mitzvah tanks, and other activities. Notable achievement: Creating world's largest menorah designed by Yaacov Agam, displayed on Fifth Avenue. Organized central menorah lightings citywide with public officials and senators participating.		Led Tzeirei Agudas Chabad Central, overseeing Chabad centers in NY area, coordinating the Rebbe's mitzvah campaigns, organizing mitzvah tanks, and other activities. Notable achievement: Creating world's largest menorah designed by Yaacov Agam, displayed on Fifth Avenue. Organized central menorah lightings citywide with public officials and senators participating.

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	Organized annual gatherings on 24 Tevet for descendants with distinguished rabbis and public figures.		Organized annual gatherings on 24 Tevet for descendants with distinguished rabbis and public figures.

	= Personal Projects =		== Personal Projects ==
	Weekly hosted "Motzei Shabbos Live" video program in Hebrew on Chabad Online and English program on COLLIVE from 2008 until his passing. Published "The Rebbe in Paris" book documenting the Rebbe's three periods in Paris.		Weekly hosted "Motzei Shabbos Live" video program in Hebrew on Chabad Online and English program on COLLIVE from 2008 until his passing. Published "The Rebbe in Paris" book documenting the Rebbe's three periods in Paris.

	= Interactions with the Rebbe =		== Interactions with the Rebbe ==
	In 1991, he presented the Rebbe with a t-shirt saying "Moshiach is on the way" in English. The Rebbe requested one shirt, saying "If you give me one, 1,999 will remain." In November 1991, during the Shluchim Convention, he and his son presented the Rebbe with Moshiach promotional materials showing the Temple on clouds. The Rebbe gave them extra dollars for the picture and asked if his son was involved.		In 1991, he presented the Rebbe with a t-shirt saying "Moshiach is on the way" in English. The Rebbe requested one shirt, saying "If you give me one, 1,999 will remain." In November 1991, during the Shluchim Convention, he and his son presented the Rebbe with Moshiach promotional materials showing the Temple on clouds. The Rebbe gave them extra dollars for the picture and asked if his son was involved.

	= After Gimmel Tammuz =		== After Gimmel Tammuz ==
	He continued promoting belief in the Rebbe's eternal life as Melech HaMoshiach and participated in Geulah gatherings organized by Rabbi Zimroni Tzik in 1995.		He continued promoting belief in the Rebbe's eternal life as Melech HaMoshiach and participated in Geulah gatherings organized by Rabbi Zimroni Tzik in 1995.

	= Weekly Video Program =		== Weekly Video Program ==
	He hosted "Motzei Shabbos Live" in Hebrew on Chabad Online and an English program on COLLIV from 2008-2024. He served as chazan for High Holiday prayers at 770, mainly for Musaf on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, and in later years led Selichot prayers at 770 on Motzei Shabbat.		He hosted "Motzei Shabbos Live" in Hebrew on Chabad Online and an English program on COLLIV from 2008-2024. He served as chazan for High Holiday prayers at 770, mainly for Musaf on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, and in later years led Selichot prayers at 770 on Motzei Shabbat.

	= Satellite Broadcast =		== Satellite Broadcast ==
	On 10 Shevat 5753 (1993), he organized and hosted a worldwide satellite broadcast from 770. The Rebbe encouraged singing "Yechi Adoneinu" during the broadcast. He opened the event by explaining its significance. The broadcast included speeches from Crown Heights Badatz, Chabad Rabbis, and Rabbi Yoel Cohen about publicizing Moshiach.		On 10 Shevat 5753 (1993), he organized and hosted a worldwide satellite broadcast from 770. The Rebbe encouraged singing "Yechi Adoneinu" during the broadcast. He opened the event by explaining its significance. The broadcast included speeches from Crown Heights Badatz, Chabad Rabbis, and Rabbi Yoel Cohen about publicizing Moshiach.

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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
			* [[The World Headquarters for Bringing Moshiach]]
	* The World Headquarters for Bringing Moshiach

	== Further Reading ==		== Further Reading ==