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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. | ||
The department was established in 5702 (1942) by the Frierdiker Rebbe. He appointed the Rebbe as the organization's director, and the first sefer published was the second edition of the Year Book. | The department was established in 5702 (1942) by [[The Rebbe Rayatz|the Frierdiker Rebbe]]. He appointed [[the Rebbe]] as the organization's director, and the first sefer published was the second edition of the Year Book. | ||
In the organization's early years, the Rebbe oversaw and personally edited seforim. After accepting the nesius (leadership), the Rebbe gradually transferred the editorial and operational responsibilities to his chosen staff. | In the organization's early years, the Rebbe oversaw and personally edited seforim. After accepting the nesius (leadership), the Rebbe gradually transferred the editorial and operational responsibilities to his chosen staff. | ||