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Picture of Day: Lubavitcher Captain Teaches 7 Mitzvos

Ben Diamond, a Lubavitcher in the American Army who attended West Point and is now a captain in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, shows a video to over 90 soldiers about the Sheva Mitzvos Bnei Noach.

Below are a few additional photographs of Ben’s activities on base:

1. Ben wrapping tefillin with soldiers for their first time/kar kafta.
2. Ben farbrenging with the soldiers.
3. Ben and his wife Melodie when they moved in, putting up their mezuzah.

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20 Comments

  • omg inspirational

    if that isn’t the Rebbe’s shluchis, then i don’t know what is!!!!!! wow!!

  • impressed

    wow!Certainly Moshiach’s times. Much hatzlacha to Captain Diamond and his wife. May the Aibishter keep them both safe.

  • SHLUCHIM ADONEINU

    WE’LL BRING MOSHIACH TZIDKEINU..TOMORROW WILL BE GOLUS NO MORE..AND WE’LL WIN THIS GOLUS WAR!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • To the Balarsky family-Melodie Balarsky

    I always knew your family would do great things! I saw it from the get-go! So proud of you all and may you continue to grow and do wonders!
    Love,
    your San Diego friends
    ps-your husband looks like a great guy!

  • number 1 fan in Crown Heights

    True Shlucos- So HAPPY this did go unmentioned. Captian Diamond and DR. Mel are amazing indivudals who are a Kiddush HaShem and should have the upmost recognition and nachas from their families, the military community, and the Chabad community

  • shmuli and esther

    Ben and melodie
    You guys are amazing_ true shluchim of the Rebbe,come see us again soon, i will give these oics to your Dad
    Happy Chanukah

  • Ima and Aba

    Dr. Mel and Capt Diamond, you are doing such wonderful work. Lot of Brachas to you!

  • Your Austin, Texas friends

    Dr. Melodie and Capt Diamond, you are amazing shluchim!!!!! We miss you here, in Austin, Texas!

  • Doris Jaffe

    Melody: I remember you when you were a youngster here in San Diego. Today is Zot Chanukah. May you continue to spread the light of Torah wherever you go. What a nachas for your family especially Bubby Renee.Hatzlacha Rabba to you and your husband on your very special shlichus.

  • Friends from Dallas

    Ft. Leonardwood’s gain is Dallas, Texas’ loss!! My you continue to go from strength to strength. We are honored to know you!!