Lubavitcher Rebbe
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (1902-1994), seventh Rebbe of the Chabad-Lubavitch dynasty, transformed Chabad into a global force for Jewish outreach, education, and inspiration. He launched shlichus worldwide, impacting every corner of the Jewish world. His teachings emphasize personal responsibility, love for every Jew, and preparing the world for Moshiach.
🎵 Niggun: Lubavitcher Rebbe
Birthday of the Rebbe
Birth of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe, in Nikolaev, Russia. He would later become the leader of Chabad-Lubavitch, transforming it into a global movement through outreach, education, and the Mivtzoim campaigns.
Wedding Anniversary of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin
Marriage of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson to Chaya Mushka Schneerson, daughter of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe. This union strengthened the continuity of the Chabad leadership and laid the foundation for Rabbi Menachem Mendel's future role as the seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe.
Rebbe and Rebbetzin Arrive in the United States
Kabbalas Hanesius of the Rebbe
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson assumes leadership as the Seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe following the passing of his father-in-law, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn. This day marks the official beginning of his Rebbe-ship, a leadership that would profoundly transform Chabad worldwide through outreach, education, and the global Mivtzoim campaigns.
The Rebbe Starts Mivtza Tefillin
The Lubavitcher Rebbe launches Mivtza Tefillin. During the Six-Day War, the Rebbe encouraged Jews worldwide to put on tefillin daily, emphasizing personal connection to Hashem and the power of mitzvot. This marked the beginning of the Rebbe’s global outreach campaigns (Mivtzoim), which inspired millions to strengthen their Jewish practice.
The Rebbe Recovers from his Heart Attack
On this day, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, returned home from the hospital after suffering a severe heart attack on Shemini Atzeres that year. His recovery was seen by Chassidim as a great miracle and a sign of renewed strength and blessing. Rosh Chodesh Kislev has since been celebrated in Chabad as a day of joy and thanksgiving (Yom Simchah) marking the Rebbe's return to public life.
Didan Notzach of the Seforim
On this day, the court ruled in favor of the Chabad movement in the lawsuit concerning the ownership of the Rebbeim's manuscripts and rare books, including works of the Alter Rebbe, Mitteler Rebbe, and Tzemach Tzedek. The decision ensured that these sacred texts remained the property of Chabad, allowing continued study, publication, and dissemination. Hei Teves is commemorated as a victory for Torah and Chassidus, often marked by Torah study, farbrengens, and outreach.
Lubavitcher Rebbe Passes Away
The Lubavitcher Rebbe passed away, leaving behind a legacy of thousands of Chabad centers worldwide and millions of lives touched by his teachings and vision.