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'''Kehos''' Publishing House is the official publishing organization of Chabad Chassidus. | '''Kehos''' Publishing House is the official publishing organization of Chabad Chassidus. | ||
= About the Publishing House = | == About the Publishing House == | ||
The name "Kehos" is an acronym for "Karnei Hod Torah" (Rays of Torah's Glory). Additionally, it represents the year 5505 (1745) when the Alter Rebbe, founder of Chabad Chassidus, was born. | The name "Kehos" is an acronym for "Karnei Hod Torah" (Rays of Torah's Glory). Additionally, it represents the year 5505 (1745) when the Alter Rebbe, founder of Chabad Chassidus, was born. | ||
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Several organizations received the Rebbe's permission to publish their seforim under the Kehos imprint, primarily Vaad L'Hafotzas Sichos, which the Rebbe appointed to manage all Chabad publishing. This includes seforim from Vaad Hanachos B'Lahak, Machon Levi Yitzchok, Heichal Menachem, and others. | Several organizations received the Rebbe's permission to publish their seforim under the Kehos imprint, primarily Vaad L'Hafotzas Sichos, which the Rebbe appointed to manage all Chabad publishing. This includes seforim from Vaad Hanachos B'Lahak, Machon Levi Yitzchok, Heichal Menachem, and others. | ||
= Characteristics of Chabad Publishing = | == Characteristics of Chabad Publishing == | ||
The Rebbe established unique publishing standards while directing Kehos: | The Rebbe established unique publishing standards while directing Kehos: | ||
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* Detailed sources and cross-references are provided for every quote. | * Detailed sources and cross-references are provided for every quote. | ||
= Kehos Store in Crown Heights = | == Kehos Store in Crown Heights == | ||
Reb Yaakov Reich established the Kehos bookstore on Eastern Parkway, opposite 770, with help from Rabbi Shneur Zalman Gourary, managing it for several years. | Reb Yaakov Reich established the Kehos bookstore on Eastern Parkway, opposite 770, with help from Rabbi Shneur Zalman Gourary, managing it for several years. | ||
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In 5754 (1994), Kehos management arranged for Rabbi Reich's departure from the store he had founded and devotedly managed. | In 5754 (1994), Kehos management arranged for Rabbi Reich's departure from the store he had founded and devotedly managed. | ||
= Kehos Branch in Eretz Yisroel = | == Kehos Branch in Eretz Yisroel == | ||
In 5715 (1955), a branch was established in Eretz Yisroel under Rabbi Avrohom Paris. After his passing in 5732 (1972), Rabbi Menachem Mendel Wolf was appointed as director. | In 5715 (1955), a branch was established in Eretz Yisroel under Rabbi Avrohom Paris. After his passing in 5732 (1972), Rabbi Menachem Mendel Wolf was appointed as director. | ||