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Leben mit’n Rebben – Yud Tes Kislev 5744
Yud-Tes Kislev 5744
The Yom Tov of Yud-Tes Kislev has been celebrated in Lubavitch,
for almost as long as the movement itself has been in existence.
Throughout the generations, our Rabbeim conducted joyous
Farbrengens on this day, offering thanks to Hashem for the miracle of
the Alter Rebbe’s release and more importantly, for the outburst in the
dissemination of Chassidus that came along with it.
In fact, of the only occasion which all the Rabbeim universally,
held Farbrengens is Yud-Tes Kislev. Then they would speak lengthy
Sichos demanding of their Chassidim to strengthen their commitment
to the study and promulgation of Chassidus, and apply its teachings in
their every-day life.
This momentous day of the year, also served as an opportunity for
Chassidim to express their feelings of great fortune, in having merited
to be exposed to the ways of Chassidus and affected by its teachings,
directed by our holy Rabbeim.
Our generation was not to be an exception in this regard. From the
earliest years of the Rebbe’s leadership, the annual Yud-Tes Kislev
Farbrengen was of the very joyous events, attended by many Chassidim
and guests.
The ensuing years’ bringing a technological revolution, enabled the
Rebbe’s Farbrengens to be broadcast live, via satellite around the world,
and enjoined by many more hundreds of thousands of viewers across
the globe.
Hence, in addition to the Rebbe’s message to Chassidim, the Yud-
Tes Kislev Farbrengen also carried a missive directed to the broader
world. The Rebbe addressed issues such as Sheva Mitzvos, the need to
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