1982: The Rebbe’s Farbrengen in the NY Times

This week and next thousands of viewings will be held(link to Federman story) around the world of the Rebbe’s Farbrengen of Yud Alef Nissan Shnas Hashmonim.

A search of the New York Times’ archives from that period turned up the following ad:

Dozens of families will be hosting their friends for viewings of the newly-released video of this Farbrengen, including over ten in Crown Heights alone. Host your own viewing at http://farbrengenchallenge.com/viewings