By the Grace of G-d
Dear Friend,
This coming Shabbat, June 23rd, (3 Tammuz on the Jewish calendar), marks eighteen years since the passing of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory.
Traditionally, this is a day for reflection, learning, prayer, positive resolutions and acts of loving-kindness.
We've posted lots of information (see below) to help our visitors learn more about the Rebbe's devotion to G-d, discover how deeply he cared for each human being, and glean insight into his teachings. We trust that the Rebbe's example will serve as a source of motivation and inspiration to each of us privileged to live in a generation shaped by his extraordinary vision - to continue his life's work in spreading Jewish pride, practice, knowledge and love to the furthest reaches of the globe.
The date of a righteous person's passing is also a particularly auspicious time for G-d to hear our prayers, particularly those recited at the resting place of the departed tzaddik (righteous person). In keeping with the age-old tradition of writing prayer petitions at our holiest sites, it is also customary to send written notes to the Rebbe's resting place for intercession On High for blessings large and small, in matters both material and spiritual.
The editors and staff of Chabad.org will be visiting the Rebbe's resting place on Friday (June 22) and Sunday (June 24), and we would be happy to facilitate delivering your prayer requests together with our own. If you would like us to do so, please click here to send us your letter for the Rebbe.
The Rebbe would frequently insist that even the loftiest of ideas must be translated into actual deed.
Please join Jews throughout the world in learning something additional on this special day, reciting an additional prayer, and giving some extra charity (before or after Shabbat). Let us also try and apply some of the Rebbe's care and selflessness to our own interactions with family, friends and total strangers. There can be no more fitting tribute to the Rebbe than millions of good deeds, mitzvot, performed on his day.
May G-d help us that in the merit of our collective acts of goodness we quickly greet our righteous Moshiach, at which time we will be reunited with our beloved Rebbe and all of our loved ones.
Sincerely,
The Chabad.org Team
he Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of righteous memory, passed away on the 3rd day of the Hebrew month of Tammuz, in the year 5754 from creation (June 12, 1994).
n the anniversary of a tzaddik's passing, we pause to reflect on the gifts he brought to the world. This year, we offer a glimpse into the Rebbe's extraordinary approach to the role of Jewish women. We hope that Jewish women everywhere will be touched by the Rebbe's message, and will utilize the special power bestowed on them by G-d to make the world a better place.
