This Week in Chabad History

18 Elul

5722-1962, at a farbrengen commemorating the Alter Rebbe’s birthday, the Rebbe spoke about an important approaching milestone: 150 years since the passing of the Alter Rebbe. In order to connect to the Alter Rebbe on this special occasion, the Rebbe suggested that the books of the Alter Rebbe, the Tanya and Shulchan Aruch, be studied in their entirety by the community, with each individual volunteering to study one portion of each book by heart. The Rebbe also suggested to give additional money to charities dedicated to furthering the Alter Rebbe’s teachings during the four months leading up to the yahrzeit.

1. Torat Menachem vol. 34 page 258