The Rebbe’s Opinion On: Lessons From Chess

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The Rebbe’s Opinion On: Lessons From Chess

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Chabadinfo in collaboration with Beis Moshiach Magazine presents: The Rebbe’s Opinion On, a series featuring the Rebbe’s opinion and directive on various subjects • The Baal Shem Tov teaches that from everything a person sees or hears, one can – and must – learn a lesson in serving Hashem. This is true also regarding the game of chess ([especially] since which we find that many gedolei Yisrael played it on Nittel night and the like • Full Article

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1 year ago

100 Moments: Nittel Nacht, Chess in 770

Photos by Dov Ber Hechtman for Chabadinfo

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On Sunday night, as per the Minhag not to learn Torah on Nittel Nacht, many games of chess took place in the small Zal of 770, from children to Bochurim to Anash, and even some elder Chassidim, all are enjoying this yearly activity • Photos

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2 years ago

Rosh Yeshiva Takes on Four College Students in Simultaneous Chess Match

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Rabbi Yisroel Geisinsky, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Torah Ohr, impressed and entertained a crowd of college students during the Miami Torah Experience with his impressive chess skills. After a morning of studying Chassidus, Chumash, and Gemorah, the rabbi took on four students simultaneously, showing off his strategy and strategy and drawing the attention of onlookers • Video

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2 years ago

Photos: Nittel Nacht, Chess in 770

Photos: Avreimke Eisinshtien for Chabadinfo

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As per the Minhag not to learn Torah on Nittel Nacht, many games of chess took place in the small Zal of 770, last night, from children to Bochurim to Anash, and even some elder Chassidim, all are enjoying this yearly activity • Photos