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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. | ||
Revision as of 17:14, 30 January 2025
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
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.
siyum haRambam
Organized central siyum haRambam celebrations at Oholei Torah in Crown Heights.
Chairman of World Headquarters for Bringing Moshiach
Established in 1991 to coordinate worldwide Moshiach activities. Based in Crown Heights with major activities at 770. Organized continuous 24-hour Geulah classes, printed shirts/stickers/posters, held gatherings, organized joy dances, maintained Moshiach store, published newspaper ads, and coordinated major events including satellite broadcasts.
Chairman of Alter Rebbe's Descendants Association
Organized annual gatherings on 24 Tevet for descendants with distinguished rabbis and public figures.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.