3 Tammuz Special: President Ronald Reagan Consoles the Rebbe

In honor of Gimmel Tammuz Chabad.org updated TheRebbe.org site with fascinating new accounts and correspondence of the Rebbe with Presidents of the United States, Physicians, Rabbis, Philanthropists and Jewish Leaders. Click here to read the fascinating accounts and correspondence.

President Ronald Reagan offers his condolences to the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of righteous memory, upon the loss of his wife Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka, of righteous memory:

Nancy and I send our heartfelt condolences as you mourn the loss of your wife. Although there are no words to ease the deep sorrow you feel, we wanted you to know that we are keeping you and your family in our prayers.

…Her life has been a continuing source of inspiration not only to world Jewry, but to all men and women of goodwill. She will be as sorely missed as she was deeply loved. …

Ronald Reagan

The Rebbe’s response:

…“Words emanating from the heart, enter the heart,” the Sages say. I want you and Mrs. Reagan to know that they brought me comfort and solace.

We are, indeed, consoled by the abiding thought that the dear departed has left behind her a legacy of a lifetime spent here on earth in good deeds which live on, and continue to grow; and, of course, growth is a sign of true vitality. …

Click here to read and see the entire correspondence of the Rebbe and President Reagan.