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Merkos Shlichus (also known as the Merkos Center for Education's outreach program) is a Chabad outreach activity focused on spreading Yiddishkeit, primarily during summer months. During this program, Chabad yeshiva bochurim (students) travel during their bein hazmanim (semester breaks) to remote cities and towns - especially those without permanent Chabad presence - to find local Yidden and strengthen Yiddishkeit. This program was established by the Frierdiker Rebbe in 5703 (1943) and expanded over the years, particularly under the Rebbe's leadership after accepting the nesius (leadership). | Merkos Shlichus (also known as the Merkos Center for Education's outreach program) is a Chabad outreach activity focused on spreading Yiddishkeit, primarily during summer months. During this program, Chabad yeshiva bochurim (students) travel during their bein hazmanim (semester breaks) to remote cities and towns - especially those without permanent Chabad presence - to find local Yidden and strengthen Yiddishkeit. This program was established by the Frierdiker Rebbe in 5703 (1943) and expanded over the years, particularly under the Rebbe's leadership after accepting the nesius (leadership). | ||
= History Under the Frierdiker Rebbe = | == History Under the Frierdiker Rebbe == | ||
The yeshiva bochurim's shlichus through Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch began in 5703 (1943), when the Frierdiker Rebbe instructed specific talmidim to travel to designated cities to assess the state of Yiddishkeit and work on spreading Torah and mitzvos. In the early years, this shlichus was limited to selected bochurim. | The yeshiva bochurim's shlichus through Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch began in 5703 (1943), when the Frierdiker Rebbe instructed specific talmidim to travel to designated cities to assess the state of Yiddishkeit and work on spreading Torah and mitzvos. In the early years, this shlichus was limited to selected bochurim. | ||
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In an additional letter sent that day, the Rebbe instructed the shluchim to discuss travel details with Rav Chaim Mordechai Aizik Hodakov. | In an additional letter sent that day, the Rebbe instructed the shluchim to discuss travel details with Rav Chaim Mordechai Aizik Hodakov. | ||
= History Under the Rebbe = | == History Under the Rebbe == | ||
In 5710 (1950), after the Frierdiker Rebbe's histalkus, the Rebbe emphasized the importance of continuing Merkos Shlichus, specifically to make up for what was missing the previous year. Under the Rebbe's nesius, this shlichus expanded annually. | In 5710 (1950), after the Frierdiker Rebbe's histalkus, the Rebbe emphasized the importance of continuing Merkos Shlichus, specifically to make up for what was missing the previous year. Under the Rebbe's nesius, this shlichus expanded annually. | ||
During the early years of the Rebbe's nesius, bochurim traveling on shlichus would have yechidus, where the Rebbe would share a sicha about their mission. | During the early years of the Rebbe's nesius, bochurim traveling on shlichus would have yechidus, where the Rebbe would share a sicha about their mission. | ||
= The Rebbeim's Words = | == The Rebbeim's Words == | ||
During Acharon Shel Pesach 5709 (1949), the Frierdiker Rebbe praised those who went on shlichus that Pesach, saying: | During Acharon Shel Pesach 5709 (1949), the Frierdiker Rebbe praised those who went on shlichus that Pesach, saying: | ||