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There are several testimonies from the Rebbe's family encouraging the use of Yiddish. For example, when the Rebbe's emissary in Washington, Rabbi Levi Shemtov, went to receive a blessing from Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka before his wedding, she verified if he was the grandson of Rabbi | There are several testimonies from the Rebbe's family encouraging the use of Yiddish. For example, when the Rebbe's emissary in Washington, Rabbi Levi Shemtov, went to receive a blessing from Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka before his wedding, she verified if he was the grandson of Rabbi Bentzion Shemtov, and upon confirmation said, "If so, very good, because now I'm sure your children will speak Yiddish..." | ||
The Rebbe showed particular interest in maintaining Yiddish as a living language within the Chabad community, sometimes expressing concern when young Chassidim would speak English instead of Yiddish among themselves. | The Rebbe showed particular interest in maintaining Yiddish as a living language within the Chabad community, sometimes expressing concern when young Chassidim would speak English instead of Yiddish among themselves. | ||