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22 January 2025

• 16:5916:59, 22 January 2025 diff hist +5,427 N Hillel Paritcher Created page with "Rabbi Hillel HaLevi of Paritch (also known as Hillel Paritcher or Hillel of Alysov) (1795-1864) was one of the greatest Chabad Hasidic mentors (mashpi'im) of all time. He was a follower of the Alter Rebbe, the Mitteler Rebbe, and the Tzemach Tzedek. = Early Years = Born to Rabbi Meir HaLevi of Alysov in 1795 in the Russian town of Hometz. From childhood, he devoted himself to Torah study and was known as "the prodigy of Hometz." He studied under the author of "Bat Ayin...." Tag: Visual edit
• 16:5616:56, 22 January 2025 diff hist +6,200 N Bentzion Shemtov Created page with "Rabbi Ben Tzion Shem Tov (16 Cheshvan 5662 - 5 Tammuz 5735/1901-1975) was a dedicated emissary who was known for his profound spiritual connection to the Rebbe. He was appointed by the Rebbe on Shemini Atzeret 5731 (1971) as the "authority" over England. He possessed an extraordinary love for his fellow Jews, to the point of self-sacrifice. = Early Life and Education = Rabbi Ben Tzion Shem Tov was born on 16 Cheshvan 5662 in the city of Druya to his father Rabbi Katriel..." Tag: Visual edit
• 16:5316:53, 22 January 2025 diff hist +7,360 N Yiddish Created page with "Yiddish is a Jewish-European language containing various dialects that vary according to different Jewish immigrant groups around the world. Our Rebbes spoke and often taught their Torah in Yiddish, and a large portion of the Rebbe's teachings were originally published in this language. = Origins of the Language = The language emerged following the migration of many Jews from Ashkenaz (Germany) nearly a thousand years ago, primarily to Eastern European countries, especi..." Tag: Visual edit
• 16:5216:52, 22 January 2025 diff hist +3,357 N Godliness - elokus Created page with "'''Godliness''' is the revelation of the Holy One, blessed be He, to the worlds and their creations. "Revelation of Godliness" - this is the definition used in Chassidic teachings to express how the Holy One, blessed be He, reveals Himself in the world in a way that created beings can sense and feel. == Godliness relative to the worlds and Godliness beyond the worlds == It is written: "You existed before the world was created - You exist since the world was created." Th..." Tag: Visual edit
• 16:4816:48, 22 January 2025 diff hist +1 Emunah No edit summary Tags: Manual revert Visual edit
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• 16:4716:47, 22 January 2025 diff hist +3,664 N Emunah Created page with "'''emunah''' - Faith is knowledge that penetrates a person internally and remains unmoved. The power of faith exists within every Jew in the essence of their soul, and can be revealed in various ways. Faith in Hashem is the foundation of all Torah, and has two main parts: # Faith in Hashem's existence - "I am Hashem your G-d who took you out of Egypt" # Rejection and absolute knowledge that there is no existence besides Hashem - "You shall have no other gods before Me"..." Tag: Visual edit
• 16:3916:39, 22 January 2025 diff hist +3,633 N Bitachon Created page with " bitachon in G-d is one of the foundations of Judaism. The attribute of trust (bitachon) is included in the mitzvah of faith required of every Jew in their G-d. Trust adds to the faith in the existence of the Holy One Blessed Be He and His unity and oneness, with certainty and positive thinking about everything surrounding the believer. The level of trust required from a Jew is absolute - to believe and rely on G-d that everything that happens is under His control, and..." Tag: Visual edit
• 16:3616:36, 22 January 2025 diff hist +11,131 N Toras HaChassidus Created page with "The teachings of Chassidus are a system in serving Hashem, through which a person draws closer to their Creator. Its foundations and guidance were revealed in the middle of the sixth millennium of creation in Central Europe by the Baal Shem Tov, and spread through his many students until it reached Jerusalem. Chassidus is essentially an explanation of Kabbalah, detailing the structure of spiritual worlds, the chain of creation and formation of the world, and teaches the..." Tag: Visual edit
• 16:0416:04, 22 January 2025 diff hist +16,383 N Kabbalah Created page with "Kabbalah is the secret part of Torah, also called Toras HaSod (the Secret Torah), Toras HaNistar (the Hidden Torah), or Pnimiyus HaTorah (the Inner Torah). Kabbalah deals with the relationship between Hakadosh Baruch Hu and the world, the order of spiritual worlds' descent, the Sefiros and angels, and explains the inner meaning of Torah verses and mitzvos. Kabbalah has a tremendous influence on Jewish spiritual life. Among other things, Kabbalah's influence is evident in..." Tag: Visual edit
• 15:5615:56, 22 January 2025 diff hist +4,537 N The Ways of Chassidim Created page with ""Ways of Chassidim" is an expression that encompasses the collection of actions and customs accepted among Chassidim, which bring the study of Chassidus into expression in daily life. The Importance of Ways of Chassidus: To be considered a Chassid, the study of Chassidus alone is not sufficient, even if done extensively. Rather, one must also conduct oneself according to the ways of Chassidus, as the Alter Rebbe expressed: "A thief is not one who can steal but one who a..." Tag: Visual edit
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• 12:5212:52, 22 January 2025 diff hist +3,821 N Chuppah Created page with "The transition between Kiddushin (betrothal) and Nisuin (marriage) is accomplished through the '''Chuppah''', and completed when the Chosson and Kallah enter the "Yichud room." At the Chuppah ceremony, a canopy is spread in advance over poles (the Chuppah), and the Chosson is led to it facing east. It is customary to conduct the Chuppah in the evening hours, after sunset or just before it. According to our custom, the Chuppah must be specifically under the open sky, whi..." Tag: Visual edit
• 12:4812:48, 22 January 2025 diff hist +8,665 N Bar Mitzvah Created page with "Bar Mitzvah is the time when a Jewish boy enters the yoke of Torah and mitzvos upon reaching the age of 13. In Chassidic Teaching: The poskim debate whether the age of 13 is from the Torah, bringing proof from the possuk "and each man took." Regarding the possuk "You are My son, I have begotten you today," the Zohar teaches that Dovid said this verse when he became Bar Mitzvah and entered his year. Then Dovid said that Hashem "said to me: You are My son, I have begotte..." Tag: Visual edit
• 12:4112:41, 22 January 2025 diff hist +5 Jem - Jewish educational Media No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
• 12:4012:40, 22 January 2025 diff hist +3,442 N Jem - Jewish educational Media Created page with "JEM is one of the leading Lubavitch media organizations, operating under Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch. The mosad produces a weekly video magazine and special viewing programs throughout the year. Their productions are known for their high-quality editing and meticulous attention to every detail. The history of documenting the Rebbe's farbrengens began in the early years of the nesius. In 5730, on Yud Shevat Hagadol, WLCC was established by Reb Chaim Baruch Halberstam, setti..." Tag: Visual edit
• 12:3412:34, 22 January 2025 diff hist +2,340 N A Chassidisher Derher (magazine) Created page with "'''A Chassidisher Derher''' is a monthly publication printed in English by Vaad Talmidei Hatmimim Ha'olami, primarily for bochurim in Tomchei Tmimim. The magazine focuses on Chassidishe hashkafa, stories, and comprehensive coverage of various aspects of Lubavitch including the Rebbe's mivtzoim, takanos, minhagim, and other inyanim. The first gilyon was printed as a weekly publication for the bochurim in Tomchei Tmimim for Shabbos Parshas Mishpatim, Shevat 5771, with fou..." Tag: Visual edit
• 12:2912:29, 22 January 2025 diff hist +4,170 N Saying L'chaim Created page with "In Lubavitch tradition, '''mashke''' (pronounced with emphasis on the first syllable) has a very special role in Chassidishe life. This refers to the strong l'chaim that Chassidim drink at farbrengens to be mevatel the guf and nefesh habehamis, helping to be mekabel the divrei hisorerus and make hachlatos tovos. The Rebbe initially used Benedictine during farbrengens, but following a certain episode, began using Smirnoff publicly (though continuing with Benedictine in h..." Tag: Visual edit
• 12:2312:23, 22 January 2025 diff hist +18 Shemaryahu Gurary No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
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• 12:2112:21, 22 January 2025 diff hist +2,341 N Shemaryahu Gurary Created page with "Rabbi Shmarya Gurary (Rosh Chodesh Kislev 5698 - 6 Adar I 5749/1898-1989) served as the son-in-law of the Frierdiker Rebbe, brother-in-law of the Rebbe, and director of the worldwide Tomchei Tmimim Yeshiva system. The Rebbe appointed him on Shemini Atzeres 5731 as the "baal habayis" over Egypt (where he had visited with the Frierdiker Rebbe). Born in Kremenchug, Russia, to the renowned chossid and nogid Reb Menachem Mendel Gurary (a prominent chossid of the Rebbe Rashab..." Tag: Visual edit
• 12:1912:19, 22 January 2025 diff hist +2,366 N Dovid schochet Created page with " HaRav Dovid Schochet z"l (5692-5784/1932-2024) served as the Nosi of the Vaad HaRabbonim of Toronto, Rov of the Lubavitch kehilla in Toronto, Canada, and member of the Vaad Rabbonei Lubavitch Haklali. As a bochur, he merited to be among the shluchim sent by the Rebbe in 5716 to strengthen the spirits of Yidden in Eretz Yisroel, particularly in Kfar Chabad. Born in Holland to his father HaRav Dov Yehuda Schochet, who served as the local Rov, the mishpacha later moved to..." Tag: Visual edit
• 12:1712:17, 22 January 2025 diff hist +2,892 N Ezra Binyomin Schochet Created page with "HaRav Ezra Binyomin Schochet shlita (known as HaRosh) was born in Switzerland on Chof Daled Adar Beis 5703 to HaRav Dov Yehuda Schochet and Rebbetzin Sarah Shasha. His father was a profound gaon in Torah who maintained his diligent learning even during the difficult years of World War II. After the war, the mishpacha moved to The Hague, Holland, where his father served as the temporary rov of the kehilla. In 5711, the family immigrated to Toronto, Canada. Following a re..." Tag: Visual edit
• 12:1612:16, 22 January 2025 diff hist +4 Tomchei Tmimim Los Angeles No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
• 12:1512:15, 22 January 2025 diff hist +3,205 N Tomchei Tmimim Los Angeles Created page with "Yeshivas '''Ohr Elchonon Chabad''' is a Lubavitcher mosad located in Los Angeles, California, under the nesius of the Rebbe and led by the Rosh Yeshiva, HaGaon HaRav Ezra Binyomin Schochet shlita. The history of this holy mosad begins with a letter from the Frierdiker Rebbe in 5704, when he wrote to Reb Moshe Schwab about his deep desire to establish a Chabad yeshiva in Los Angeles: "B"H, Yud Zayin Adar 5704 Brooklyn My dear friend, HaRav HaGaon V'Chossid Ish Yerei Elo..." Tag: Visual edit
• 12:1112:11, 22 January 2025 diff hist +1,432 N Yosef Yitzchak Wilmowsky Created page with "Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak (Yoska) Wilimowsky was born on Chof Ches Elul 5719 to his father, the renowned chossid Reb Zusha (the Partizan) and his mother Mrs. Feiga (née Poker). He received his chinuch from the mashpia Reb Refoel Nachman Cohen in Kfar Chabad. At the age of 17, he traveled to Beis Chayeinu - 770 to learn by the rebbe. In 5740, with the Rebbe's brocha, he assumed the position of maggid shiur in the mesivta of Yeshivas Ohr Elchanan - Chabad in Los Angeles. In..." Tag: Visual edit
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• 10:5810:58, 22 January 2025 diff hist −249 Menachem Zev Greenglass No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
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• 10:4510:45, 22 January 2025 diff hist +3,307 N Menachem Zev Greenglass Created page with "Rabbi Menachem Zev (Wolf) HaLevi Greenglas (1917-2011) was a devoted and passionate chossid of the Rebbe who served as mashpia at Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim and in the Chabad community of Montreal. He was among the editors of Sefer HaMinhagim and a respected mekubal of great stature. == Life History == Born on Rosh Chodesh Teves 5677 to a family of Alexander chassidim in Poland. In his youth, he traveled to learn in Yerushalayim. Upon returning to Poland, he once observed..." Tag: Visual edit

21 January 2025

• 20:3720:37, 21 January 2025 diff hist −1,124 Yemos Hamoshiach No edit summary Tag: Visual edit
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