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In the 1970s, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, included this campaign as one of the '''Ten Campaigns''' to strengthen Jewish observance. The Rebbe emphasized the importance of this mitzvah, both spiritually and practically, and made it a central focus of Chabad's outreach efforts. | In the 1970s, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, included this campaign as one of the '''Ten Campaigns''' to strengthen Jewish observance. The Rebbe emphasized the importance of this mitzvah, both spiritually and practically, and made it a central focus of Chabad's outreach efforts. | ||
== History of the Campaign == | |||
In a special talk on the 16th of Tamuz, 1975, the Rebbe directed the Chabad community to begin a broad public awareness campaign to strengthen the observance of family purity laws. The Rebbe specifically emphasized the importance of building mikvahs (ritual baths) for women, stressing that such projects should not be delayed even for a single day. | In a special talk on the 16th of Tamuz, 1975, the Rebbe directed the Chabad community to begin a broad public awareness campaign to strengthen the observance of family purity laws. The Rebbe specifically emphasized the importance of building mikvahs (ritual baths) for women, stressing that such projects should not be delayed even for a single day. | ||
The Rebbe highlighted the urgency of completing mikvah construction as quickly as possible, explaining that this was not merely a physical task, but one that has profound spiritual significance. The Rebbe referenced a story from the Talmud about the punishment of Joshua, who delayed the fulfillment of a mitzvah, and how this delay affected the Jewish people. This story underscored the Rebbe's call for urgency in the construction of mikvahs. | The Rebbe highlighted the urgency of completing mikvah construction as quickly as possible, explaining that this was not merely a physical task, but one that has profound spiritual significance. The Rebbe referenced a story from the Talmud about the punishment of Joshua, who delayed the fulfillment of a mitzvah, and how this delay affected the Jewish people. This story underscored the Rebbe's call for urgency in the construction of mikvahs. | ||
== The Importance of Mikvahs == | |||
The Rebbe emphasized not only the halachic (Jewish legal) requirements for mikvahs but also the aesthetic and spiritual importance of their appearance. He shared a letter from the previous Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, who emphasized that the beauty of the mikvah could encourage more women to use it with joy and without haste. A beautiful mikvah, the Rebbe said, could enhance the experience and ensure that the mitzvah was performed in the most complete and joyful manner possible. | The Rebbe emphasized not only the halachic (Jewish legal) requirements for mikvahs but also the aesthetic and spiritual importance of their appearance. He shared a letter from the previous Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, who emphasized that the beauty of the mikvah could encourage more women to use it with joy and without haste. A beautiful mikvah, the Rebbe said, could enhance the experience and ensure that the mitzvah was performed in the most complete and joyful manner possible. | ||
The Rebbe's approach was that every detail related to the construction and use of mikvahs should be done with the utmost care and perfection, as it impacts the spiritual future of the Jewish people—affecting not only the women who use the mikvah but also their children and generations to come. | The Rebbe's approach was that every detail related to the construction and use of mikvahs should be done with the utmost care and perfection, as it impacts the spiritual future of the Jewish people—affecting not only the women who use the mikvah but also their children and generations to come. | ||
== Connection to Other Campaigns == | |||
The Family Purity Campaign is part of a group of three campaigns focused specifically on Jewish women, known by the acronym "CHANAH." These campaigns are: | The Family Purity Campaign is part of a group of three campaigns focused specifically on Jewish women, known by the acronym "CHANAH." These campaigns are: | ||
Revision as of 08:57, 30 January 2025
The Family Purity Campaign (מבצע טהרת המשפחה) was first announced by the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, in 1930 during his first visit to the United States. The campaign was launched in response to the widespread ignorance surrounding the laws of family purity that characterized the Jewish community at the time.
In the 1970s, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, included this campaign as one of the Ten Campaigns to strengthen Jewish observance. The Rebbe emphasized the importance of this mitzvah, both spiritually and practically, and made it a central focus of Chabad's outreach efforts.
History of the Campaign
In a special talk on the 16th of Tamuz, 1975, the Rebbe directed the Chabad community to begin a broad public awareness campaign to strengthen the observance of family purity laws. The Rebbe specifically emphasized the importance of building mikvahs (ritual baths) for women, stressing that such projects should not be delayed even for a single day.
The Rebbe highlighted the urgency of completing mikvah construction as quickly as possible, explaining that this was not merely a physical task, but one that has profound spiritual significance. The Rebbe referenced a story from the Talmud about the punishment of Joshua, who delayed the fulfillment of a mitzvah, and how this delay affected the Jewish people. This story underscored the Rebbe's call for urgency in the construction of mikvahs.
The Importance of Mikvahs
The Rebbe emphasized not only the halachic (Jewish legal) requirements for mikvahs but also the aesthetic and spiritual importance of their appearance. He shared a letter from the previous Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, who emphasized that the beauty of the mikvah could encourage more women to use it with joy and without haste. A beautiful mikvah, the Rebbe said, could enhance the experience and ensure that the mitzvah was performed in the most complete and joyful manner possible.
The Rebbe's approach was that every detail related to the construction and use of mikvahs should be done with the utmost care and perfection, as it impacts the spiritual future of the Jewish people—affecting not only the women who use the mikvah but also their children and generations to come.
Connection to Other Campaigns
The Family Purity Campaign is part of a group of three campaigns focused specifically on Jewish women, known by the acronym "CHANAH." These campaigns are:
- Challah (חלה) – Ensuring that women observe the mitzvah of separating challah.
- Nida (נדה) – Observing the laws of family purity, including the use of mikvahs.
- Ner Shabbat (נרות שבת) – Lighting Shabbat candles.
These three mitzvot are viewed as fundamental to maintaining Jewish family life, and the Rebbe placed significant emphasis on their observance for the spiritual health of the Jewish community.
| The Rebbe's Mivtzoim |
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| The Ten Mivtzoim |
| Tefillin · Torah · Mezuzah · Tzedakah · Bayis Molei Seforim · NeSHeK · Kashrus · Taharas Hamishpacha · Chinuch · Ahavas Yisroel |
| Various Mivtzoim |
| Mesibos Shabbos · Shofar · Lulav · Chanukah · Purim · Matzah · והשיב לב אבות על בנים · Lag BaOmer · Aseres Hadibros · Ois B'sefer Torah · Hakhel · Moshiach · Yom Huledes · HaKolas Kehilos · Printing the Tanya · |
| V – T |