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Weekly Story: The Power of Warmth

I heard the following insight of the Rebbe (written in a letter dated 25 Iyar, 5711) at a bar mitzvah a few weeks ago, and I repeated it this week at the bar mitzvah of my Grandson, Yisroel Meir sheyichye Altein. While the Rebbe noted how it applies to a bar mitzvah boy, I think it is a thought we all can take to heart.

Hundreds of New Yorkers Gather in Prayer for Hostages at Rebbe’s Resting Place

In a display of support and solidarity with Israel and with each other, more than 300 men and women from New York City’s diverse Jewish communities gathered together on Tuesday night, Jan. 13, at the Ohel, the resting place of the Rebbe—Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory—and offered prayers for Israel and the safe release of the hostages.

Our Heroes: Rabbi Shmaryohu Gurary (1897-1989)

Rabbi Shmaryohu Gurary, known to all as The Rashag, was the Previous Rebbe’s oldest son-in law. This brief overview cannot convey all the qualities of his personality, accomplishments and life events that he was involved in. To date, nothing unfortunately has been published that would comprehensively present a biographical sketch of his life. In researching the Previous Rebbe’s letters, it is possible to obtain some of the details of the RaShag’s experiences.

by Rabbi Michoel Seligson