The Rebbe's Visit To Paris: Difference between revisions

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Several Anash also received booklets and kuntreisim from the Previous Rebbe, and to Mrs. Teibl Lipskar, the Rebbe sent Likkutei Dibburim kuntreisim through her husband, and to the child Rachel Dunin, the Rebbe brought a siddur.

= Farewell Farbrengen =

On the last Shabbat before his departure, the Rebbe brought the Previous Rebbe's prison diary, which was typewritten on folio pages, and Anash divided the pages among themselves, each passing their page to another after finishing.

On Sunday, 20 Sivan, which was the last night before he traveled with his mother by ship, the Rebbe held a farewell farbrengen that lasted all night, over 11 hours, ending only around eight in the morning when the Rebbe danced with the children at the nearby Talmud Torah who had arrived for their new school day.

The highlight of the farbrengen was when the Rebbe began going among those present, explaining to each one the meaning of their name according to both revealed Torah and Kabbalah, and how their name matched their characteristics, personality, and their purpose in the world.

The next day, Monday 21 Sivan, the Rebbe left at 11:00 AM by train to the port, from where he sailed with his mother the Rebbetzin on the ship 'Mauritania' to the United States, arriving on 28 Sivan 5707.

= Results of the Visit =

== Maamed Money ==

One of the central topics that the Rebbe raised during farbrengens and personal conversations with Anash in Paris was giving Maamed money, with the goal of connecting as many Jews as possible to the Rebbe, confident that the physical connection with the Rebbe would also awaken their spiritual connection.

The Rebbe wasn't satisfied with just raising the issue; even after arriving in the United States, he continued corresponding with Chabad chassidim in Paris and demanded they work on this matter with full energy.

As a result of these actions, there was an awakening in giving Maamed money, which spread to other communities as the chassidim who had stayed in Paris moved to permanent settlements in other communities around the world.

== Redeeming Holy Objects of Our Rebbeim ==

During the visit, the Rebbe redeemed the table of the Rebbe Maharash that was in Paris with one of his descendants, as well as holy objects of our Rebbeim that were given to him by the chassid R' Meir Itkin from the estate of the chassid R' Chaim Keves, who sent them through him to the Previous Rebbe.

Additionally, during the visit, the Rebbe managed to obtain several pictures of the families of our Rebbeim.

== Chabad Institution Branches ==

During the visit, the Rebbe worked to establish branches in France of Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch, Machne Israel, Beis Rivkah, and Kehot. Simultaneously, the Rebbe arranged for the publication of booklets about Judaism in French.

The establishment of these institutions extended to nearby countries, including Germany, Austria, and Czechoslovakia.

== Connection to the Rebbe ==

While the Rebbe usually conducted himself with humility, during his stay in Paris he showed special closeness with the chassidim in the local community, which allowed them to recognize somewhat the Rebbe's greatness.

This acquaintance was one of the reasons they became attached to him after the passing of the Previous Rebbe, and chose him as the successor and as the seventh generation's leader despite being the younger son-in-law.

= Further Reading =

* "The Rebbe in Paris" by Rabbi Shmuel Menachem Mendel Butman

* "Chabad Rebbes and French Jewry," page 216 onwards

* "The Rebbe Arrives in Paris," Beis Moshiach Weekly Magazine, 28 Adar 5781, page 40

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 Several Anash also received booklets and kuntreisim from the Previous Rebbe, and to Mrs. Teibl Lipskar, the Rebbe sent Likkutei Dibburim kuntreisim through her husband, and to the child Rachel Dunin, the Rebbe brought a siddur.
+= Farewell Farbrengen =
+On the last Shabbat before his departure, the Rebbe brought the Previous Rebbe's prison diary, which was typewritten on folio pages, and Anash divided the pages among themselves, each passing their page to another after finishing.
+On Sunday, 20 Sivan, which was the last night before he traveled with his mother by ship, the Rebbe held a farewell farbrengen that lasted all night, over 11 hours, ending only around eight in the morning when the Rebbe danced with the children at the nearby Talmud Torah who had arrived for their new school day.
+The highlight of the farbrengen was when the Rebbe began going among those present, explaining to each one the meaning of their name according to both revealed Torah and Kabbalah, and how their name matched their characteristics, personality, and their purpose in the world.
+The next day, Monday 21 Sivan, the Rebbe left at 11:00 AM by train to the port, from where he sailed with his mother the Rebbetzin on the ship 'Mauritania' to the United States, arriving on 28 Sivan 5707.
+= Results of the Visit =
+== Maamed Money ==
+One of the central topics that the Rebbe raised during farbrengens and personal conversations with Anash in Paris was giving Maamed money, with the goal of connecting as many Jews as possible to the Rebbe, confident that the physical connection with the Rebbe would also awaken their spiritual connection.
+The Rebbe wasn't satisfied with just raising the issue; even after arriving in the United States, he continued corresponding with Chabad chassidim in Paris and demanded they work on this matter with full energy.
+As a result of these actions, there was an awakening in giving Maamed money, which spread to other communities as the chassidim who had stayed in Paris moved to permanent settlements in other communities around the world.
+== Redeeming Holy Objects of Our Rebbeim ==
+During the visit, the Rebbe redeemed the table of the Rebbe Maharash that was in Paris with one of his descendants, as well as holy objects of our Rebbeim that were given to him by the chassid R' Meir Itkin from the estate of the chassid R' Chaim Keves, who sent them through him to the Previous Rebbe.
+Additionally, during the visit, the Rebbe managed to obtain several pictures of the families of our Rebbeim.
+== Chabad Institution Branches ==
+During the visit, the Rebbe worked to establish branches in France of Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch, Machne Israel, Beis Rivkah, and Kehot. Simultaneously, the Rebbe arranged for the publication of booklets about Judaism in French.
+The establishment of these institutions extended to nearby countries, including Germany, Austria, and Czechoslovakia.
+== Connection to the Rebbe ==
+While the Rebbe usually conducted himself with humility, during his stay in Paris he showed special closeness with the chassidim in the local community, which allowed them to recognize somewhat the Rebbe's greatness.
+This acquaintance was one of the reasons they became attached to him after the passing of the Previous Rebbe, and chose him as the successor and as the seventh generation's leader despite being the younger son-in-law.
+= Further Reading =
+* "The Rebbe in Paris" by Rabbi Shmuel Menachem Mendel Butman
+* "Chabad Rebbes and French Jewry," page 216 onwards
+* "The Rebbe Arrives in Paris," Beis Moshiach Weekly Magazine, 28 Adar 5781, page 40