The Rebbe Who Had No Box

B"H


Sivan 29, 5772 * June 19, 2012

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Editor's Note:

Dear readers,

This coming Shabbat marks 18 years [ http://link.chabad.org/go.asp?li=F2579276E9F806172E2AF92F21E865F8&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ] since the passing of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of sainted memory.

Shortly after the passing of his father-in-law, the sixth Rebbe, the Rebbe remarked, "The sun is always shining. Even when it is night on one half of the globe, there is sunshine on the other. And even where it is dark, the brightness is present through the stars.

"In the same way," the Rebbe concluded, "my saintly father-in-law is still present and radiant through the stars: the Jewish people."

Throughout the decades of his leadership, the Rebbe touched the lives of many thousands. He taught, advised, encouraged, and brought meaning to people's lives. He loved everyone. He celebrated with them and mourned with them.

The Rebbe still continues to touch lives—but this time it is through us. Whether we actually met the Rebbe, corresponded with him, or even learned his teachings, it is our duty to become the "stars" that convey the love that the Rebbe radiated.

Rabbi Mendy Kaminker,
on behalf of the Chabad.org Editorial Team

P.S. In honor of this special day, please do an extra mitzvah [ http://link.chabad.org/go.asp?li=0854EC3E946AB123CFA00DA946312C3F&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ], and encourage another to do the same. You can also send letters to be placed at the Ohel (the Rebbe's resting place) by clicking here [ http://link.chabad.org/go.asp?li=81524932216667C641815E8275322FD3&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ].



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THIS WEEK'S FEATURES:

PARSHAH

The Leader as Servant (By Rabbi Jonathan Sacks)


Korach claims to be opposed to the very institution of leadership, and at the same time he wants to be the leader. Where did he go wrong?

>> http://link.chabad.org/go.asp?li=AE9E36770D9A85F66BD71E0C2FDB4040&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


Look, I'm Humble (By Lazer Gurkow)


It is easy to be humble when you have nothing to boast of. How did Moses maintain his humility even while acknowledging his talents, giant spirit and colossal achievements (including his own humility)?

>> http://link.chabad.org/go.asp?li=7E7C19A92E091939AFD4DCCC987B2848&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


Sportsmen or Spectators? (By Yossy Goldman)


Do you only watch the World Cup, or do you sometimes kick a ball yourself? Are you satisfied watching others practice Judaism, or do you practice it yourself?

>> http://link.chabad.org/go.asp?li=101817D3202D6DC005347EA4A55FF34C&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


Parshah in a Nutshell


Korach incites mutiny, a plague strikes, and G-d requires tithes for the priests.

>> http://link.chabad.org/go.asp?li=AAFF17FF536D4FB0E9F645A90BB2E1A3&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


3 TAMMUZ: REFLECTIONS ON THE REBBE

The Rebbe Who Had No Box (By Tzvi Freeman)


The Rebbe did not respond to modernity—he grabbed it by its horns and harnessed it to plow his field.

>> http://link.chabad.org/go.asp?li=6DD7691C2DB376DC81706CF4515C0B25&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


Beyond the Physical (By Sara Esther Crispe)


She yelled at the top of her lungs, "She's never seen the Rebbe! Let her see the Rebbe!" And with that, the sea split. I had a perfect view of the Rebbe.

>> http://link.chabad.org/go.asp?li=1CABAA17A596AF3DB558D9C1183C7580&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


"The Rebbe Said" (By Marc Wilson)


The real measure of the Rebbe's magnitude is in the thousands of pinpoint surgical interventions he has made in the souls of his faithful, that have redeemed them from despair and regained them their lives.

>> http://link.chabad.org/go.asp?li=86EC206132A23D2F8BFDAE1BA98E5393&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


A Child's Cry (Correspondence by Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, The Lubavitcher Rebbe)

The baby sleeping in a near-by cot fell out of his cradle and began to cry. Rabbi Dov Ber did not hear...

>> http://link.chabad.org/go.asp?li=2F15E96C723BFD72E265204363F298C2&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


STORY

A Jew in Brooklyn (By Aaron Dov Halprin)


Our daughter has informed us that she has fallen in love with a non-Jew, and that they intend to marry. We have tried everything to dissuade her . . .

>> http://link.chabad.org/go.asp?li=BA8E985A0F3F431E15188A326A20B139&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


VOICES

Spiritual Warrior (By Jay Litvin)


I find this battle terrifying, because I have no idea where it will lead. It forces me to confront the plaguing question: if I truly let G-d in, what will He do to me once He is there? Who will I be?

>> http://link.chabad.org/go.asp?li=8A7F64EA88BDE28B401A7195E47B91D3&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


VIDEO

The Rebbe's Example (By Joseph Telushkin)


Rabbi Telushkin reflects on what we can learn and apply to our own lives from the Rebbe's unique approach to leadership.

WATCH (48:37) >> http://link.chabad.org/go.asp?li=3473553A4D0741C81AAFF6CE20B582FA&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


The Lost Challah (By Dovid Taub)


In this episode Sarah and Avi, with help from Mitzvah Bird, return a little lost challah to his home.

WATCH (8:28) >> http://link.chabad.org/go.asp?li=0BBA95952A51521B569B48263485DA96&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


How to Set Proper Priorities (By Chana Weisberg)


Our to-do list is filled with mundane and important chores, little and big things that all require our immediate attention. It can be difficult to keep our eye on the big picture.

WATCH (19:06) >> http://link.chabad.org/go.asp?li=825A03EE90C9CA9D6CED8E240BC37A41&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


"He, Too, Is Alive"


Torah expects a tzaddik to not be satisfied with his own righteousness; his mission is to influence his fellow Jews to follow G-d's path, and to help them become in turn sources of inspiration to others as well.

WATCH (6:30) >> http://link.chabad.org/go.asp?li=0C76B63D825ABC585A9DE1ED85FEC02A&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


JUDAISM 101

All About Dedicating a New Torah Scroll (By Baruch S. Davidson)


The dedication of a new Torah scroll is traditionally celebrated with great festivity. This article provides a basic guide to the traditional induction ceremony.

>> http://link.chabad.org/go.asp?li=D703C227FD669C8EF3D8245A93E8525E&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2


Kiddush Primer


What is Kiddush? When do we do it? How? Which blessings do we say? Why?

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