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Yahrzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
, Today marks 13 years since the passing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
I use the word "passing" because I cannot find another. However in the case of a Tzaddik who has no sense of ego or self, and whose entire life is one of devotion and love for G-d and his fellow human beings, the absence of a physical body does not entail a true passing on from this world. On the contrary, the Holy Zohar teaches us that when a Tzaddik passes on, he is to be found in this world MORE than when he was alive. No longer under the constraints of a physical body, yet still deeply caring for his people whose concerns he always put before his own, the Rebbe is now able to give us unlimited strength and vitality.
The Rebbe's manifesto was to reach out to all Jews, and indeed to non-Jews, to bring them closer to G-d and His Torah. Nevertheless, while empowering us while he was alive, and
infinitely more so since his passing, he always emphasised that he could
not do the job for us. "I can show you the match, but you must light the candle," he once said to Israeli Ambassador Yehuda Avner.
Today, Gimmel Tammuz, is a day to rededicate ourselves to the Rebbe's life mission of making this world a "Dwelling Place for G-d". This, the Rebbe taught us, is achieved through realizing the infinite potential for good that exists within us, within others and within the world. It is a challenge to which we must all rise. Shortly before his passing the Rebbe said, "I have done everything that I could, now you must do everything you can, to bring Moshiach down to the world".
On this holy day:
May G-d grant us the strength to rise above the pettiness that fills so much of our lives. May our days be filled with thoughts, words and actions of true and everlasting significance. May we be blessed with the clarity of vision to see that anything of true value that we receive from life is in direct proportion to what we give.
May Hashem bless you all,
Rabbi Benzion and Henya Milecki
P.S. To help us on our mission, and to gain some appreciation of who the
Rebbe is, what he achieved and what he wants us to achieve, please
click here. This link will take you to a timeline of his life. |
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In view of the unstable state of the entire world at this time, I urge everyone to recite the following prayers, which according to the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of blessed memory, have the ability to steady a shaky world
At the beginning of the day, the following should be recited:
Behold I accept upon myself the positive commandment, "You shall love your neighbour as yourself."
One should say these next verses after one's prayers every day. Or if, for some reason one doesn't pray, then at least these verses should be recited:
Do not fear sudden terror, nor the destruction of the wicked when it comes. Contrive a scheme, but it will be foiled; conspire a plot, but it will not materialize, for G-d is with us. To your old age I am [with you]; to your hoary years I will sustain you; I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you and deliver you. Indeed, the righteous will extol Your Name; the upright will dwell securely in Your presence.
Click here for the hebrew and transliteration of these Special Prayers
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Mazal Tov to Alan & Michelle Brener on the birth of a grand-daughter in SA on 7 Shevat / Jan 31st. Mazal Tov to parents Ashley & Robyn Brener.
Mazal Tov to Rabbi Levi & Nechama Dina Milecki on the birth of a son on Rosh Chodesh Shevat / Jan 25th. Mazal Tov to grandparents Rabbi Benzion & Rebbetzin Henya Milecki.
Mazal Tov to David & Gilda Hardy on the birth of grandson Avraham Meir (Avi) on 22 Tevet / Jan 17th. Mazal Tov to parents Leonie & Simcha Jacob.
Mazal Tov to Stan & Cheryl Kaftel on the birth of grandson Levi Tzvi in South Africa on 7 Tevet / Jan 2nd. Mazal Tov to parents Calli & Shaun Treger.
Mazal Visit our Births Page for full listing
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