The Rebbe’s Opinion On: Lessons From Chess

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6 months ago

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

Magazine

6 months ago

More Than Chess: The History and Meaning of “Nittel Nacht”

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On the night between December 24 and 25, “Nittel Nacht” is observed by many Jewish communities originating from Eastern Europe and Hungary. The main custom is to avoid Torah study from sunset to midnight. What is the meaning of the word “nittel,” and according to which calendar is its date determined? Why don’t we study Torah on this night, and how is it possible that Torah can add chayus to the kelipos? Why do we play Chess on Nittel? What else is recommended to do on this night? Is it true that one may learn Chassidus on this night? A fascinating compilation of sources, minhagim and explanations on this unique minhag by Rabbi Zalman Hertzel from a forthcoming book on Jewish customs • Full Article

Beis Medrash

2 years ago

The Dos & Don’ts for ‘Nittel Nacht’

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In anticipation of ‘Nittel Nacht’, which falls on Sunday night, we present the Halochos and Minhagem with regard to Nittel, as laid forth by the Beis Din of Crown Heights – easing the rush to finish before Shkiah • Full Article

770

3 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

770

5 years ago

Photos: Chess Games in 770

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With last night being Nittel Nacht and no learning allowed, many people came to 770 and participated in the longstanding tradition of playing Chess on this one night of the year. Photos by ChabadInfo.com photographer Shneur Reinitz • Photos