Purim 5731: The President Visits The Nasi

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2 months ago

Purim 5731: The President Visits The Nasi

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From Beis Moshiach Magazine: A pictorial of the historic Purim 5731 (1971) visit of Israel’s President Shazar in the Rebbe’s Court • Many Chassidim will remember Purim 5731/1971 as a special Purim because of the visit of Mr. Shneur Zalman Rubashov (“Shazar”), the President of Israel at the time, with the Rebbe. It was a royal visit in every respect, both due to the official character of the event as well as the importance with which the Rebbe regarded the arrival of his illustrious guest… • Full Article

Magazine

5 months ago

The Libel of Yud-Tes Kislev 5715

Cover Photo: A guest attended the central Yud-Tes Kislev farbrengen of 5715

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From Beis Moshiach Magazine: A guest attended the central Yud-Tes Kislev Farbrengen of 5715 in Kfar Chabad and afterward wrote a letter replete with hatred and lies against the Chabad movement. This letter was given to the Rebbe who made inquiries about the truth of the matter and then responded sharply and in detail to all the allegations • Presented for Yud-Tes Kislev, the Chag HaGeula and Rosh Hashana of Chassidus • Full Article

Magazine

4 years ago

Eretz Yisrael or Medinat Yisrael?

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When President Zalman Shazar learned of the Rebbe’s insistence not to use the term “Medinat Yisrael” he was taken aback and thrust into a non-easily-solvable dilemma: what should take precedence — “Nasi” or Chassid? • The fascinating correspondence between the Rebbe and President Zalman Shazar on this very question • By Beis Moshiach • Full Story

InFocus

7 years ago

Gallery: Shazar’s Yechidus in 5726

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On Yud Gimmel Av 5726, President Shazar had a historic Yechidus with the Rebbe. This would be the first Yechidus he would have, after being elected president of Eretz Yisroel • Full Story, Photos

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11 years ago

Avoiding The Rebbe = Lifelong Turmoil

Shazar's 1966 Visit. Source: Avner Institute

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Mr. Chaim Grade, one of the leading Yiddish writers of the twentieth century, told Israel’s President Mr. Schneur Zalman Shazar in 1966: “You must go [to the Rebbe], for if you go there will be some turmoil on the outside (in Israel), which will subside at some point. But if you don’t go, you will have an inner turmoil which will never subside!“ ● Full Story