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2 Teves
5739-1979, the Rebbe held a farbrengen in honor of Chanukah. He explained that the reason he was holding such a public celebration — unlike the Rebbes of previous generations, who celebrated Chanukah with their families alone — is because, with the world’s difficulties steadily increasing, it is necessary to react with a corresponding increase in joy and Torah.
28 Kislev
5746-1985, the Rebbe requested that the annual Chanukah seniors’ and childrens’ gatherings held at 770 be combined into one joint rally. Special arrangements were made to accommodate the large crowd. During his address, the Rebbe explained that this was an opportunity for the children to fulfill the mitzvah of showing respect for their elders, and for the seniors to share their wisdom and life experience with the children.
1. Sichot Kodesh 5739 vol. 1 p. 584 2. Likkutei Sichot vol. 25 p. 393
