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'''Hayom Yom''' - A Light-Sowing Calendar for Chabad Chassidim, was the Rebbe's first work written in Hebrew. It is a calendar that divides the daily Chitas study according to the Previous Rebbe's directive. Two additional purposes were added in its publication: documenting Chabad customs and collecting short aphorisms from Chassidic teachings. The compilation was edited by the Rebbe. The custom that spread among Chassidim is to study each day's saying that appears in the calendar on that date. | '''Hayom Yom''' - A Light-Sowing Calendar for Chabad Chassidim, was the Rebbe's first work written in Hebrew. It is a calendar that divides the daily Chitas study according to the Previous Rebbe's directive. Two additional purposes were added in its publication: documenting Chabad customs and collecting short aphorisms from Chassidic teachings. The compilation was edited by the Rebbe. The custom that spread among Chassidim is to study each day's saying that appears in the calendar on that date. | ||
= Editing the Calendar = | == Editing the Calendar == | ||
On the 20th of Kislev 5703 (1942), the Previous Rebbe approached his son-in-law, the Rebbe, and asked him to "arrange a calendar beginning from this 19th of Kislev until next 19th of Kislev, which should specifically include: a) Daily study portions suitable for every person... b) Chabad customs. c) Collected aphorisms from Chassidic teachings and ways of Chassidim, short matters for each day of the year. The calendar which he arranges should be called Hayom Yom, A Light-Sowing Calendar for Chabad Chassidim." | On the 20th of Kislev 5703 (1942), the Previous Rebbe approached his son-in-law, the Rebbe, and asked him to "arrange a calendar beginning from this 19th of Kislev until next 19th of Kislev, which should specifically include: a) Daily study portions suitable for every person... b) Chabad customs. c) Collected aphorisms from Chassidic teachings and ways of Chassidim, short matters for each day of the year. The calendar which he arranges should be called Hayom Yom, A Light-Sowing Calendar for Chabad Chassidim." | ||
The Rebbe labored for four months on the masterful work of editing the calendar. In letters from that period, the Rebbe apologizes for delayed responses due to "the great preoccupation with arranging the calendar for Chabad Chassidim being published these days." The Rebbe drew precious gems and treasures from the Previous Rebbe's talks and letters that were in his possession, and also collected jewels from his private notes and set them in the golden settings of the "Hayom Yom" calendar. | The Rebbe labored for four months on the masterful work of editing the calendar. In letters from that period, the Rebbe apologizes for delayed responses due to "the great preoccupation with arranging the calendar for Chabad Chassidim being published these days." The Rebbe drew precious gems and treasures from the Previous Rebbe's talks and letters that were in his possession, and also collected jewels from his private notes and set them in the golden settings of the "Hayom Yom" calendar. | ||
= The First Book = | == The First Book == | ||
With the Rebbe's appointment in 5702 (1942) as director of Kehot, Machne Israel and Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch, he began engaging in publishing and was involved in editing booklets and pamphlets, from the Previous Rebbe's Chassidic discourses to popular-style booklets for American Jews, soldiers, children and more. | With the Rebbe's appointment in 5702 (1942) as director of Kehot, Machne Israel and Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch, he began engaging in publishing and was involved in editing booklets and pamphlets, from the Previous Rebbe's Chassidic discourses to popular-style booklets for American Jews, soldiers, children and more. | ||
= The Previous Rebbe's Response = | == The Previous Rebbe's Response == | ||
The Previous Rebbe was overjoyed when he received the printed work from Rabbi Shlomo Aharon Kazarnovsky, and expressed with amazement: "This calendar is daily spiritual nourishment!" | The Previous Rebbe was overjoyed when he received the printed work from Rabbi Shlomo Aharon Kazarnovsky, and expressed with amazement: "This calendar is daily spiritual nourishment!" | ||
On another occasion, he said to Rabbi Chodakov in a special tune: "Hayom Yom! Der tog iz tog!" [The day is day]... | On another occasion, he said to Rabbi Chodakov in a special tune: "Hayom Yom! Der tog iz tog!" [The day is day]... | ||
= The Calendar's Reception in the World = | == The Calendar's Reception in the World == | ||
The new calendar was "received with affection in the Chassidic world," as the Rebbe described it. The managers of Colel Chabad expressed their joy in a letter sent to the Rebbe: "This compilation is full of deep foundational content of Chassidism, its spirit and soul. It is arranged wonderfully for daily use and in this spirit it was received, especially among Anash and other Torah circles." | The new calendar was "received with affection in the Chassidic world," as the Rebbe described it. The managers of Colel Chabad expressed their joy in a letter sent to the Rebbe: "This compilation is full of deep foundational content of Chassidism, its spirit and soul. It is arranged wonderfully for daily use and in this spirit it was received, especially among Anash and other Torah circles." | ||
= Uniqueness of the Calendar = | == Uniqueness of the Calendar == | ||
The Hayom Yom calendar was not meant to be a regular "calendar," but much more than that. From the fact that the calendar appeared only in Nissan, despite starting from 19th Kislev - it's understood that from the beginning the calendar was intended to be the daily bread of Chabad Chassidim for generations. | The Hayom Yom calendar was not meant to be a regular "calendar," but much more than that. From the fact that the calendar appeared only in Nissan, despite starting from 19th Kislev - it's understood that from the beginning the calendar was intended to be the daily bread of Chabad Chassidim for generations. | ||
= Connection to Moshiach = | == Connection to Moshiach == | ||
The calendar itself is full of practical advice about what can be done to ease the "birth pangs of Moshiach" and receive Moshiach Tzidkeinu. | The calendar itself is full of practical advice about what can be done to ease the "birth pangs of Moshiach" and receive Moshiach Tzidkeinu. | ||
= Chain of Tradition = | == Chain of Tradition == | ||
The Chain of Tradition is the introduction appearing at the beginning of the Hayom Yom calendar, containing the history of all Chabad Rebbes, their activities, books, and family members. | The Chain of Tradition is the introduction appearing at the beginning of the Hayom Yom calendar, containing the history of all Chabad Rebbes, their activities, books, and family members. | ||
= Hayom Yom - Part Two = | == Hayom Yom - Part Two == | ||
Hayom Yom Part Two is a collection of sayings that the Rebbe wrote for himself in a notebook - apparently to publish them in the Hayom Yom calendar for the years 5704-5705, but this did not materialize. | Hayom Yom Part Two is a collection of sayings that the Rebbe wrote for himself in a notebook - apparently to publish them in the Hayom Yom calendar for the years 5704-5705, but this did not materialize. | ||
= Extended Edition = | == Extended Edition == | ||
In 5742 (1982), Rabbi Michael Aharon Seligson published an expanded edition of the calendar, noting the source of each saying and additional references connecting the content of the saying to the day it was set for. | In 5742 (1982), Rabbi Michael Aharon Seligson published an expanded edition of the calendar, noting the source of each saying and additional references connecting the content of the saying to the day it was set for. | ||
= Learning the Calendar Today = | == Learning the Calendar Today == | ||
In a talk on 19th Kislev 5749 (1988), the Rebbe spoke about learning Hayom Yom daily. In 5752 (1992), the Rebbe encouraged the suggestion to learn each day's portion daily. | In a talk on 19th Kislev 5749 (1988), the Rebbe spoke about learning Hayom Yom daily. In 5752 (1992), the Rebbe encouraged the suggestion to learn each day's portion daily. | ||
Revision as of 20:10, 29 January 2025
Hayom Yom - A Light-Sowing Calendar for Chabad Chassidim, was the Rebbe's first work written in Hebrew. It is a calendar that divides the daily Chitas study according to the Previous Rebbe's directive. Two additional purposes were added in its publication: documenting Chabad customs and collecting short aphorisms from Chassidic teachings. The compilation was edited by the Rebbe. The custom that spread among Chassidim is to study each day's saying that appears in the calendar on that date.
Editing the Calendar
On the 20th of Kislev 5703 (1942), the Previous Rebbe approached his son-in-law, the Rebbe, and asked him to "arrange a calendar beginning from this 19th of Kislev until next 19th of Kislev, which should specifically include: a) Daily study portions suitable for every person... b) Chabad customs. c) Collected aphorisms from Chassidic teachings and ways of Chassidim, short matters for each day of the year. The calendar which he arranges should be called Hayom Yom, A Light-Sowing Calendar for Chabad Chassidim."
The Rebbe labored for four months on the masterful work of editing the calendar. In letters from that period, the Rebbe apologizes for delayed responses due to "the great preoccupation with arranging the calendar for Chabad Chassidim being published these days." The Rebbe drew precious gems and treasures from the Previous Rebbe's talks and letters that were in his possession, and also collected jewels from his private notes and set them in the golden settings of the "Hayom Yom" calendar.
The First Book
With the Rebbe's appointment in 5702 (1942) as director of Kehot, Machne Israel and Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch, he began engaging in publishing and was involved in editing booklets and pamphlets, from the Previous Rebbe's Chassidic discourses to popular-style booklets for American Jews, soldiers, children and more.
The Previous Rebbe's Response
The Previous Rebbe was overjoyed when he received the printed work from Rabbi Shlomo Aharon Kazarnovsky, and expressed with amazement: "This calendar is daily spiritual nourishment!"
On another occasion, he said to Rabbi Chodakov in a special tune: "Hayom Yom! Der tog iz tog!" [The day is day]...
The Calendar's Reception in the World
The new calendar was "received with affection in the Chassidic world," as the Rebbe described it. The managers of Colel Chabad expressed their joy in a letter sent to the Rebbe: "This compilation is full of deep foundational content of Chassidism, its spirit and soul. It is arranged wonderfully for daily use and in this spirit it was received, especially among Anash and other Torah circles."
Uniqueness of the Calendar
The Hayom Yom calendar was not meant to be a regular "calendar," but much more than that. From the fact that the calendar appeared only in Nissan, despite starting from 19th Kislev - it's understood that from the beginning the calendar was intended to be the daily bread of Chabad Chassidim for generations.
Connection to Moshiach
The calendar itself is full of practical advice about what can be done to ease the "birth pangs of Moshiach" and receive Moshiach Tzidkeinu.
Chain of Tradition
The Chain of Tradition is the introduction appearing at the beginning of the Hayom Yom calendar, containing the history of all Chabad Rebbes, their activities, books, and family members.
Hayom Yom - Part Two
Hayom Yom Part Two is a collection of sayings that the Rebbe wrote for himself in a notebook - apparently to publish them in the Hayom Yom calendar for the years 5704-5705, but this did not materialize.
Extended Edition
In 5742 (1982), Rabbi Michael Aharon Seligson published an expanded edition of the calendar, noting the source of each saying and additional references connecting the content of the saying to the day it was set for.
Learning the Calendar Today
In a talk on 19th Kislev 5749 (1988), the Rebbe spoke about learning Hayom Yom daily. In 5752 (1992), the Rebbe encouraged the suggestion to learn each day's portion daily.