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Chirik: ☎ 718~604~8000 ext 38 ❖ Sun~Thu: 5:00pm to 9:00pm 2 CROWN HEIGHTS Newspaper ~July 18, 2008 The Vaad Hakohol When one had caused someone’s car to receive a ticket, who pays the ticket? Letters By Rabbi Shlomo Segal was not damaged at all. Likewise, we can also consider that the borrower Member of the Thank you for adding me to the email list. It has did not do anything wrong with his Bais Din of Crown been a treat reading the newspaper. It certainly own hands. He parked the car at a time Heights gives us plenty of topics of conversation around which is allowed by the law, but the next the table. I miss not having Rabbi Segel’s halacha morning, at the designated hour when Question: article this week. the car needs to be moved, the car was left parked in its original space. So the One loaned his car Keep up the good work, question is what action of damage was to a friend, and his done when there was no damaging friend parked the YYB action on the part of the person? car overnight. The next morning, when the law required But also in this situation, there is reason that the car needs to be moved, the to obligate him with paying the ticket. car was not moved, and a ticket was In the Tractate Bava Kamo (100a) issued. The owner of the car claims that it discusses kilayim, the prohibition the borrower needs to pay the ticket of combining a vineyard and harvest because he caused the damage. What is I would like you to know that I really enjoy read- field. The Gemoro discusses if there is the Halacha? Is the borrower obligated ing your paper. My favorites are the Hero column a wall existing between the vineyard to pay, or could he exempt himself by and the yahrzeiten, because they remind me of and harvest field, it is not prohibited.I f claiming that he did not directly cause people I knew growing up in Crown Heights. The the wall fell, and the owner of the vine any damage, and therefore, is exempt Hero column is great as I can show my kids what a yard knew that the wall fell and he took from paying? wonderful zechus we have in Lubavitch by having no action to repair it, he is responsible these great people living in our midst, like regular to pay to the owner of the harvest field Answer: neighbors and rebeim. Living as we do out of town the entire damage that was caused by in a more litvishe environment, it is a plus to be able not repairing the wall. The damage is If the car was parked in a space where to point out that by Lubavitch too there are a lot of that the harvest is prohibited for the tickets are usually issued, one is defi- “geonim” and “tzadikim” as the velt says here. person to benefit from. nitely obligated to pay because this was a direct cause of one’s action. Because Thank you and looking forward to more issues. The Rishonim ask how we can obligate every action that one does to a friend him to pay for damage from an indirect which will definitely cause damage, Please put me on your mailing list cause--he didn’t do anything? And is not considered a remote or indirect they answer that everything which is cause but rather a direct cause. chassida@ the sole responsibility of the person to do, if one did not do it, it is considered But in a situation in which it is not as if one did the damage with his own definite that this is a result of a person’s hands, and he is therefore obligated to actions, there could be a consideration pay the damages. to exempt the person, since it is not an obvious outcome of the person’s action; The same concept would apply in our as cited in the Shulchan Aruch Choshen I have been following your shidduchim articles with case. Since there was an obligation for Mishpat, chapter 388, that it is classified great interest. It would never have entered my mind the borrower of the car to move the as a remote cause, and the person is to go on the net for a shidduch when I married off car to a different location to avoid a exempt from paying damages. my son or my daughter. I see just a few years make ticket, and he did not move the car, a huge difference. I really feel out of the loop. thus bringing about damage for the But our case is not similar to the above owner, therefore he is obligated to pay halacha in Shulchan Aruch (ibd.), Interesting paper, great articles, the damages if it is definitely as a result because the halacha relates to a watch- of his negligence. man, who is responsible to watch over Keep it up! the property, that the watchman would It seems that even if when it is not an be responsible for the damages. Frieda S. obvious result of the borrower’s neg- ligence, he would need to pay, and he But one who borrows a car, the car itself would not be exempted from the charge. The reason is because the penalty of the ticket is for the negligence which was Newspaper caused by the borrower of the car. And Community the reason that the owner is penalized is because the government considers the My family and I moved to Crown Heights a little 392 Kingston Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11225 owner as the sole person responsible over 6 months ago, and we are going stir crazy due for his car. to the lack of places to exercise and go swimming. Published & edited weekly by the Vaad Hakohol of Crown Heights. Thank you for opening the pool to the community. We also see this same principle regard- Even with the additional work still going on, it is a Moshe Rubashkin, Rosh Hakohol Dr. Tzvi (Harvey) Lang, Chairman ing car rental policies. When a ticket relief to be able to go to a pool in the neighborhood. Rabbi Plotkin, Secretary is issued, it is a penalty for the owner We cannot wait to see it finished! Layout: SimplyUnique ([email protected]) of the car and not for the person who All material in this paper has been copyrighted. It rented or leased the car. Thanks again is the exclusive property of this newspaper, unless otherwise attributed., and cannot be reproduced without the consent of the publisher. From this we derive that the obligation C. R. Composition responsibility: This newspaper will not falls on the borrower or the one who be liable for errors appearing in advertising, beyond rented\leased the car. And as it is cited the cost of the space occupied by the error. Advertiser assumes responsibility for errors in telephone orders. in Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat, All advertisement designed and prepared by the chapter 128, that in such a case, we CHCommunity Newspaper are the property of the newspaper and cannot be reproduced without the obligate the one who was negligent to consent of the publisher pay the money. July 18, 2008 ~ crOWN heights Newspaper 3

The 's Sicha Parshas Pinchas 5744

Published and copyright © by Sichos In Further, this Jew who speaks of two opposites: He can be involved in passed,” then the redemption comes English Moshiach’s actual coming has at the business the whole day, and simultane- immediately, transcending all limits same time a Siddur on the table so that ously arouse his love to G-d in prayer, and order. “They therefore conclude that this he shouldn’t make a mistake in the text and cleave to G-d. whole idea of Moshiach’s coming is Moreover, the previous Rebbe has of the “Concluding Blessing” — in like a dream… Why then, they ask, is it TheA lter Rebbe is explaining the good already announced “Forthwith to which text it talks of the redemption necessary to talk about dreams?!” aspect of the dream of exile. Although redemption!” and informed us that in the future tense. And he similarly one may be steeped in worldly matters, the situation is one of “Behold, he We spoke above about the true and uses the Siddur to say “Tzidkoscho he can nevertheless totally change in [Moshiach] is standing behind our wall, complete redemption. There are some, Tzedek” at Mincha — which is a prayer one moment, and shaking free from he looks in at the windows, he peers however, who question the whole associated with exile! Surely this is a the illusions of the world, arrive at the through the lattice.”M oshiach is wait- matter. Why, they wonder, does this paradox. true reality: love of and cleaving to ing, looking — and Moshiach’s looking Jew incessantly speak publicly at every They therefore conclude that this whole G-d. A Jew can do this for in a dream, certainly has an effect. Thus every Jew about one subject — the idea of Moshiach’s coming is like a two opposites can co-exist. can certainly bring the redemption coming of our righteous Moshiach. dream. A good dream, a nice dream- but speedily in our days — not tomorrow He repeats the previous Rebbe’s Our case is similar: Because exile is a not realistic. Why then, they ask, is it or later, but today, Shabbos parshas call, “Forthwith to the redemption!” dream in which opposites can co-exist, necessary to talk about dreams?! Pinchas, 5744; and on this Shabbos and emphasizes that this is not just the situation can change in a moment: itself, before Minchah. Simply put, at words, but means the actual coming of Such thoughts as these people have do Jews can leave the dream of exile and this moment we open our eyes and see Moshiach, immediately — today, Shab- not stem from lack of faith, G-d forbid, enter reality — the redemption. that our righteous Moshiach is together bos parshas Pinchas, 5744! Likewise, he for every Jew believes that Moshiach Every single Jew holds the key to the with us in this synagogue, flesh and instructs that the song, “May the Beis can come at any moment. But the redemption, as the Alter Rebbe writes: blood, soul in a body! HaMikdash be speedily rebuilt in our knowledge that we are still in exile, and “It is stated in Tikkunim that if even days” be sung every time, emphasiz- that the exodus from exile is possible May it be G-d’s will that our talking one tzaddik [and “Your people are all ing that “speedily rebuilt in our days” only with G-d’s desire, has caused the and importuning so much about the tzaddikim”] in a generation returns in means today, not tomorrow. exile to so permeate a person’s senses coming of our righteous Moshiach will complete repentance, Moshiach would that his faith in the redemption is but so disturb and vex (“noodge”) G-d that Every Jew believes, of course, that come immediately.” And Rambam external and superficial, and talk of He will have no choice (so to speak) but Moshiach can come at any moment, as rules, “When a person does a mitzvah, the redemption appears to him to be to bring the redemption. This is par- it’s written: “I will wait for him every he tilts himself and the whole world as a dream. ticularly so since G-d Himself mightily day that he may come.” Yet, these people to the meritorious side, and brings wants the redemption, for since the wonder, why is it necessary to speak The truth is the exact opposite. The redemption and salvation for himself Divine Presence was exiled together about it incessantly, to emphasize con- Alter Rebbe (Torah Or, parshas Vayei- and for them.” And, as noted above, with the Jews, the redemption of the stantly that Moshiach can come at this shev, p 28c) explains that exile is the this can be achieved in a moment. In Jews means also G-d’s redemption! very moment? It is very difficult for a dream, for the true place of a Jew, his the well-known phrase: “I shall wait for person to treat this as being realistic! true being, is the redemption, whereas him every day that he may come.” The main thing is that the “dream” exile is a foreign matter. Thus exile is a I have about Moshiach’s coming — It would be understandable if men- Rambam, it is true, says that there is a dream and the redemption is reality. which is really your dream too — be tion of Moshiach’s coming were to be set order for Moshiach’s coming: “He Why then do people wonder that we translated into reality immediately, made but occasionally, for in the end shall force all Israel to go [in the way of repeat the Alter Rebbe’s words that today, before the Mincha prayer. And analysis, it is one of the basic tenets Torah] ... and shall wage G-d’s wars ... exile is a dream, and redemption is the may the “dream of all dreams” also be of our faith. But why talk of it and get etc.” But this order applies only when true reality? realized, that today we go “with the excited about it at every farbrengen, the redemption will occur in a regular clouds of glory” to our holy land, and as if the purpose was to ram the idea The Alter Rebbe explains further that manner. When, however, Jews merit pray this Shabbos’s Minchah prayer into the listeners’ heads forcibly?! in a dream two opposites can co-exist. it, and especially since “all the fixed in Yerushalayim, in the third Beis In exile, too, a person can synthesize dates [for Moshiach’s coming] have HaMikdash.

Sicha of the 17th Day of Tammuz, 5744 assassination of Gedaliah (Governor of are destined to become festivals and Israel) on Tzom Gedaliah. days of gladness and joy.” Although must have some aspect particular to Published and copyright © by Sichos In the original root of a fast is a tragedy, itself. In the words of the Mishnah It is difficult to find such an open English the end result of a fast will be a festival (Avos 6:11): “All that the Holy One, connection between any of the other — and “everything follows the end.” It is an ancient custom, recently blessed be He, created in His world, four events that happened on the Because this eventual festival follows renewed, to utter “words of admon- He created solely for His glory.” Since 17th of Tammuz and the other fasts. prior tragedy, it is loftier than a regular ishment” on a fast. Although a fast is everything in the world was created The breaching of the wall following festival, as light that follows darkness is a distinguished day in its own right, for G-d’s glory, every single thing must one tragedy (the siege) and resulting more intense than light of itself. for it is “a day desirable to G-d,” even add some new aspect to G-d’s glory that in others (the destruction of the Beis more distinction is added when Jews are previously did not exist. We therefore HaMikdash and the assassination of Further, we can posit that the lofty inspired through “words of admonish- conclude that although the fasts share Gedaliah) obviously makes it an event nature of the fasts is alluded to even ment.” This is particularly true when a common theme, they each possess a more catastrophic than a tragedy that is now, before they are transformed into the “words of admonishment” are con- unique aspect. unconnected to others (the other four festivals. The very dates on which the nected with thought, speech and deed: events of the 17th of Tammuz). fasts happened allude to their lofty TheM ishnah (Taanis 26a) states, “Five For the words (“speech”) to be proper, nature. Taking them in order: things happened to our fathers on the The Talmud says that “the measure they must be preceded by thought, and 17th of Tammuz.” Of these five things, of good is greater than the measure The 10th of Teves: “The tenth shall be then they must be implemented in deed. the event that “the city [wall] was of bad.” Thus, if the tragic aspect of holy”; When these three elements are present, breached” emphasizes the connection the 17th of Tammuz is so severe (as we have the “threefold cord which is The 17th of Tammuz: 17 in Hebrew between all the four fasts (the 10th of above), its good aspect must certainly not quickly broken” — meaning, the numerology equals the word “tov,” Teves, the 17th of Tammuz, the 9th of be very special. What is the good side revelation of G-dliness thereby effected which means good; Av and Tzom Gedaliah), in that they of a fast? exists forever, similar to the third Beis follow one another chronologically and The 9th ofA v: the Beis HaMikdash was HaMikdash and third Redemption A fast, as noted above, is a “day desirable in their impact. burned mainly on the 10th of Av — and which also will be eternal. to G-d,” as we say in the Haftorah of a “The tenth shall be holy.” The breaching of the wall around the fast day: “Seek the L-rd while He may The above applies to all fasts. But in city of Yerushalayim on the 17th of be found, call upon Him while He is Tzom Gedaliah: Most authorities addition the common these of all Tammuz followed the siege laid around near.” The ultimate good in a fast is that are of the opinion that Gedaliah was fasts, the fast of the 17th of Tammuz the city on the 10th of Teves; and the eventually it will be transformed into a assassinated on Rosh Hashanah — a has a unique aspect. For although we siege and the breach resulted in the festival. In the words of Rambam: “All most lofty time.E ven according to the find several things in the world which destruction of the Beis HaMikdash these fasts are destined to be abolished opinions that it happened on the day seem to be identical to each other, each on the 9th of Av, and afterwards, in the in the Messianic era; moreover, they Continued on Page 8 4 CROWN HEIGHTS Newspaper ~July 18, 2008 Chana Bas Aharon Leib

Chana Bas Aharon Leib Wolvovsky was well fed and happy. Along with her family, Chana was a strong sup- (nee Raskin) porter of the community and strove to shop in Crown Heights stores. She In the face of a devastating tragedy of also encouraged us to shop within this magnitude, it is hard to find words the community to strengthen Crown to express ourselves. Yet as classmates Heights businesses. and friends of such a warm, vivacious, gentle, and kind-hearted person, we Her support for the community did want to share some brief thoughts to not stop there – Chana was a constant underscore the depth of this loss. presence at class functions, especially simchas. We all remember receiving Chana’s charm and grace were legend- phone calls from Chana remind- ary. Classmates and friends world- ing us about upcoming weddings wide are comforted with the memory and l’chaims, urging us to consider of her infectious grin and giggle, and attending even though the timing her unique way of seemingly always was difficult or we were not close with being a good mood – she had a posi- the Kallah. As classmates, Chana private and authentically Tznua. Her these actions. tive personality that encouraged us believed we should all join in the acts of goodness and kindness were to look for the silver lining in tough simcha of our fellow classmates. often the kind that happens behind One of Chana’s unique features was situations. Chana’s consistently sunny the scenes, and she made no attempts her elegance and polish. Chana was demeanor persisted through her ter- Even though she was very social and to gain attention or recognition for the perfect example of the way to get rible illnesses, and remarkably, she loved meeting new people, Chana was dressed, and we all looked to her for often comforted us with her words of advice. She had a great eye and we positive encouragement, strong faith, often relied on her for a final touch and unfailing grace and elegance. – she’d often add a belt, bag, jewelry, Dearest Chana, many of us had no words. How would or broach that would elevate different Friendships were important to Chana, we ever comfort you? How could we pieces of clothes into an ensemble and we cherished the strong bond that My tears are unstoppable, as I try to show you that we cared, that we were that made us feel great. Chana com- we shared with her. A truly special think of you in past tense. To imagine thinking about you? But you hadn’t plimented people generously and did friend, Chana supported us and was your warm, embracing smile, or your changed. One of the first timesI saw not refrain from making comments a thoughtful and attentive listener. upbeat, giggling personality as a thing you afterI heard the news, was when that lifted our spirits. She was a skilled conversationalist of the past. I can’t. you suddenly walked into a friend’s and actually thought before she said bridal shower. I must admit that all Chana got engaged on her 21st birth- something. When posed with a sensi- Chana, when I say your name, I hear conversation stopped. What could day and remarked that it was her best tive question, Chana would often ask your cheerful chatter asI bump into we say to our most joyful friend, birthday present ever. A little over a for a few minutes to think it over and you on Kingston Avenue. I hear your when she was being challenged by a month before the wedding, she began then get back with an appropriate never-ending stream of compliments diagnosis that made us shudder? But to feel unwell and was diagnosed response. and your excited conversation, as if you didn’t let us down. You asked with a terrible illness. Remarkably, there were not a single dark star in us to let you share a thought, as you her positive outlook continued in the In addition to her extraordinary your sky. There were no dark stars slowly began to read “A Conversation face of intense hardship and suffering. warmth and generally happy disposi- in your sky – but now, there is one in with G-d.” You spoke about faith in Indeed, she purchased boxes and tion, Chana was a great friend because mine. There is a void, an emptiness the face of adversity; you spoke of boxes of a book called “Healthy in she was a lot of fun. She was adventur- that cannot be replaced. A spot that strength in the face of challenge. Body, Mind, and Spirit,” a compilation ous, kind, exciting, fun to joke around was once warmed by the light of your You comforted us by letting us know of the Rebbe’s letters relating to health with, and loved traveling. Among smile. that this was all G-d’s plan and that that is full of positive encouragement. other places, she visited and worked we mustn’t let ourselves be down. Chana would generously hand this at camps and on shlichus in Denmark, Chana, I think back to our year in You comforted us instead of us book out to her doctors, nurses, and Russia, Thailand, Japan, and across seminary. I remember traveling comforting you. You were the pillar hospital staff, as well as to friends and the US. She left behind legions of fans around Yerushalayim and taking of strength you’d always been – just family. She wanted us all to read it and wherever she went and people world- endless trips to the Kosel. It was stronger. remain encouraged. She emphasized wide were affected by her charming always more fun with you around. I that everything happens for a reason and gentle personality. Chana really remember late night conversations Chana, I didn’t think the sun would and that all we needed to do was pray loved children and was an energetic and the warmth and care we always shine on Sunday morning. How and do good deeds. Ironically, we and responsible counselor, and her felt in your presence. You were every- could it, in a world without Chana? often found that Chana was the one campers loved her. one’s good friend. No one ever had a Our world has lost a pillar of light; comforting us when we were upset. bad word to say about you; there was we’ve lost a ray of warmth, a beam Her faith was truly exceptional. In Chana was a very social person, and not a single bad bone in your body. of strength. The world has lost a the face of hardship, “Tracht gut vet her home was a reliable place to host You were just pure goodness- full of friend. zein gut” became her motto and way gatherings, , reunions, life, warmth, and personality. of life. bridal showers, tehillim gatherings, Chana, to think that you’re up there etc. etc. She inherited her sense of I remember the Shabbos we went in Heaven feels crazy. To think that We created a fund named “Chana’s hachnasos orchim from her parents away together. It was one of the most you’re down here in spirit is the least Touch” in Chana’s honor. Because and grandparents, and when hosting rich, meaningful Shabbosim I ever we can do to comfort ourselves. I feel the letter “Nun” in Chana’s name an event was concerned that guests had. I realize now that it was your like I can talk to you as I’ve always represents Taharas HaMishpacha, felt comfortable and entertained. personality that colored it so. done. I know you hear my words and this organization will cater to Kallahs She’d move from place to place, group feel our pain. You always did. as they prepare for marriage. to group, making sure that everyone Chana, they talk about your special touch. When I say the words, I simply Chana, saying that I miss you is an We cannot pretend to understand shiver. It was all about your touch. injustice. The world feels empty G-d’s ways in this case, and are truly You were always complimenting, you without you in it. We’ll never forget broken and distraught by this loss. always invited, you always shared. you. Never. These paragraphs are just a micro- You made everyone feel like your scopic glance at the life of a brilliant most special friend. An Aching Classmate girl whom we love and will cherish forever. When you were first diagnosed, so July 18, 2008 ~ crOWN heights Newspaper 5 The Vaad Hakohol

B y M o s h e and went into a shul. There he started It made me think how too often we for the wonderful speakers, the girls Rubashkin saying Tehillim with all his heart and get caught up and carried away in tremendously enjoy the program. As he was crying out for help. In walks a our own enjoyments in this world, you can see on pages 12 and 13 the Our commu- distinguished gentleman who sees this that we forget about our fellow Nightlife program has reached its first nity is reeling Jew with a broken heart saying Tehilim. brothers and sisters and their fami- year anniversary. Participants could from the tragic The gentleman asked the relative of the lies who are going through so much. not be happier. Thoughout the year l o s s o f t h e Rev’s wife what he could do to help him. we have had great programming and most beautiful The relative answered that he could Take a second and think about what a full turn out. flower among not help, but the gentleman was very your family means to you. And make us Chana Wol- persistent and finally very reluctantly every effort to be friendly and caring in Yam success is a constant and wonder- vovsky OBM (Nee Raskin) he explained the whole story. every way you can to as many people ful success, all year around and in our as you can and don’t ever let it stop. summer camp as well, as you can see Chana is the daughter of my dear He explained the charges that this Teach your children to be sensitive in our pictures. cousins Arik and Raya Raskin, wife lady was facing and how she has small to peoples feelings, not just by telling of Shmuly Wolvovsky and the grand- children waiting for her in Rio and how them but by showing them and making The paper has exceeded our expecta- daughter of my dear aunt and uncle she had no idea what was in the purse them appreciate what they have...life! tions, people constantly stop us in Michel and Dana Raskin. (The best) and she had thought she was doing the streets to tell us what a wonderful someone a favor. Chana, I never met you, but you have addition to the Shabbos conversation Chana’s beauty started inward and touched my heart and helped me realize all the tochen in the paper is. If I had to spread outwards. Her grace, charm her The gentleman listened with an open that there is a much deeper meaning to say in one word the success of the paper love of life and humanity transformed hear and said that he is able and willing life. You will be sorely missed.” it is only positive. everyone one around her. to help. But how! Wondered the Mirrer Talmid. So the gentleman answered Community events We are working with the post office She received these gifts from her noble him: I AM THE JUDGE IN THIS to be able to mail the paper to every parents and grandparents who began CASE, the government will have to I am happy to inform the community of home. a life of mesiras nefesh in Russia, prove the charges against her, I will see the great success of the first week of the and continued here, to be pillars of you in court.” When they go to court community Rec center opening. All the We are in the midst of joining with chachnossat orchim, chessed, chinuch they see in fact that this gentleman day camps in Crown heights with Beli another organization to offer pro- and a rare paradigm of big hearted and is indeed the judge. The government ayin Hora hundreds of kids were able fessional training to anyone who is true Chassidim. presents its case and the defence lawyers to use and enjoy this local pool. interested. It is a pleasure for us to present her plea of innocence and the inform the community of all these At an RCCS event in June that Arik judge ruled that he believe the wife During the men and ladies time, over positive things that are happening in chaired, he empowered our community of the Rov, in her assertion that she 350 people used the pool last week our community to reach out our hands and open our did not know what she was carrying. besides the ones who used the gym. hearts to shalom. We all know that the He asks that she should be released We at the vaad hope to continue to bring Rebbe continues to stress that the kely immediately and she should Leave the Beli ayin Hora Ohr Chaya Mushka over only positive exiting accomplish- of brocha is shalom. country and return to Rio right away. preteens being run by Leah Shapiro, ments for the community. Rabbi Hirshel Chitrik gave over news Mrs. Blecher and Rivka Lasker is a On behalf of the whole community we of this miraculous release to the Rebbe, great success. Every Shabbos and Wishing everyone a great Shabbos and mourn with you. and the Rebbe said that the miracle is Wednesday we have a great turn out a healthy summer. that the Mirrer Talmid listened to what Speaking to my cousing Arele, he tells the Rebbe advised! me a story that Rabbi Hirshel Chitrik told during shiva. My tiere cousin, we should all learn from you, Reb Shmuel, what it means In 1953 in Rio de Janeiro there was a to be a real mentsh, in every which way, community Rav who’s wife flew into a true husband in every which way, Miami. When she arrived she was and a true chossid in every way. We all stopped by customs agents and her admire you and we all bless you with all purse was opened and examined. In the brochos. May your strength her purse they found diamonds and carry you through this difficult time. they arrested her. She was facing close to eight years of incarceration As we all know Chassidim are one for not declaring the diamonds. You mishpocha and all our hearts go out can imagine the turmoil of the family! to the parents, Mordechai and his They hired the best lawyers to help her wife Raizel Wolvovsky, Arik and Raya through this. She claimed that someone Raskin and the grandparents Michel handed her the purse to bring over and and Dana Raskin. All the brothers she had no knowledge of the contents. and the sisters, and may it be that from Rabbi H. Chitrick being a shliach of now on Ach tov vachesed Yird’funi kol the Rebbe in Rio in 1953, contacted a y’mei chayai, V’shav’ti b’veits Hashem relative of the family that lived at that L’orech yomim. time in Flatbush, Mirrer Talmid and Rabbi Chitrick told this relative to go to Here is a condolence letter that someone the Lubavitcher Rebbe to get a brocha. wrote on the web regarding Chana: The relative answered that he has no shaiches with Lubavitch, why should “I had never met Chana Wolvovsky nor he go? Reb Chitrick told him that he knew much about her except for the had nothing to lose and told him to try fact that she was fighting for her life. the eize as it might help. Ultimately the Talmid listened and went in to yechides I cannot imagine what it is like for a to the Rebbe. The Rebbe told him to young husband (like myself) to lose his fly to Miami immediately. The Mirrer wife. I cannot imagine what the parents, Talmid had no idea why and what to grandparents, brother’s and sister’s are do when he got there, but he listened going through, having to bury their to the Rebbe and flew immediately to granddaughter, daughter and sister. Florida. He arrived there erev Shabbos 6 CROWN HEIGHTS Newspaper ~July 18, 2008 Our Heroes

Reb Menachem Nochum Preger few days. When she recovered from organized a Chinese printing house her ordeal, she took her oldest son to print Tanyas. We also published Kol 1922- 21st of Tamuz 1981 received a letter of recommendation Yeshayahu Leib and bribed the guards Korahs and distributed them.” In later from Reb Chaim Brisker. When he to allow him to cross into Vilna. Later, years, their friendship developed into a By: Rabbi Michoel Seligson presented it, the Previous Rebbe who by a miracle, he managed to reach Israel steady Shabbos morning shiur studying [Adapted from “Who is who in was the acting principal, discussed the where he settled. Reb Nochum’s par- Likutei Torah. Lubavitch” and additional sources] letter with his father, the founder of the ents, two younger brothers and most of The ages of the students in Shanghai his family perished Hachossid Reb var­ied. Reb Nochum was a member of in the Holocaust, Menachem the middle group. Naturally, the older with the exception Nochum Preger Tmimim had more information as to of a small group of was born in 1922 world events. Reb Nochum, an ener- close relatives and in Brisk to Horav getic person, managed to keep current his older brother, Hachossid Reb with the news and was the link between Yeshayahu Leib. Moshe Yitzchok the younger and older Tmimim. He also and Mrs. Krusa From Vilna to the had a very close relationship with Horav Risa Preger. U.S. Ashkenazi’s household and served as a middleman between the Rav and the Over the course of One of his friends students. the years, the city in , Reb was the center of Shimon Gold- After World War II, Reb Nochum was the Brisk dynasty man, recalled among three Tmimim who traveled and was led by Reb Nochum’s to the U.S. by plane. The remaining famous Rabbonim; appearance when Tmimim came by ship and arrived Reb Yosef Ber, the he first came to the some time later. In 1946, they were Bais HaLevi; his yeshiva. all finally reunited and able to see the son, Reb Chaim Previous Rebbe. Some of the students “Nochum was dif- and his grandson, continued their studies in the Lubavitch ferent from the Reb Velvel. Reb yeshiva in Brooklyn, New York, and other students in Nochum’s father, Reb Moshe Yitzchok, yeshiva. The Rebbe Rashab said, “Being others went into business. Reb Nochum that his dress was respectable. Com- was one of the community’s shochtim that he was sent here with a recom- became involved in business and was ing from his parent’s home, he was and beloved by all. mendation of Reb Chaim Brisker, we successful. Every day of his life there- dressed properly. He came with a nice will accept him.” Reb Moshe Yitzchok after, he was thankful to the Previous Family Ancestry size suitcase, and it was obvious that arrived in the yeshiva around 1912. Rebbe for arranging the visa that saved his parents looked after him. Brisk This profession seemed to be a tradition his life and enabled him to come to the Before Reb Moshe Yitzchok’s trip had not been bombed. Therefore, its in the family. Reb Moshe Yitzchok’s United States home to Brisk, the Rebbe Rashab gave habitants had the mindset to care for father, Reb Binyamin Dovid, was a him specific guidelines regarding the their children and think of things such In his first years in the U.S., Reb prominent shochet in Brisk during shechita profession. as clothing, etc. The other students from Nochum heard that the Previous Rebbe the years that the Bais HaLevi, Reb Otwock were wearing torn clothing, did not have air conditioning in his Yehoshua Ber Soloveitchik who relied In due time, he found his shidduch, and had just managed to escape from home. Although Reb Nochum did not on his shechita, was the Rav. Reb the daughter of a Kotzker chossid in a the Nazis. Nochum and I shared a room have much money at the time, he con- Binyamin Dovid’s father, Reb Chaim, neighboring town. When his son, Reb and became very close friends.” tributed a significant sum to purchase was the Brisker shochet before him Nochum reached yeshiva age, a family an air conditioner for the Rebbe. and was known as someone to whom friend Reb Gellerstein, one of Brisk’s Shanghai people with problems could turn. The wealthiest Jews and a Lubavitcher cho- Tzedoko & Pillar of Chesed After a short period of time, the Nazis sefer Minchas Yosef, relating to the laws ssid, convinced Reb Moshe Yitzchok advanced further. Reb Nochum and the Reb Nochum was known to be a pil- of Shechita, was compiled by a member to send Nochum to Yeshiva Tomchei other yeshiva students were forced to lar of chesed. He helped whoever he of the Preger family. Reb Binyamin Tmimim in Otwock, Poland. flee to Japan, where they stayed for six could in Shanghai and similarly, in a Dovid was a Slonimer chossid. After his Reb Nochum going to Otwock months. At that time, they were unable greater measure in the U.S. Those he Rebbe’s passing, he became a chossid to obtain visas to the United States, was able to help were not necessarily of Reb Nochum of Biolystok associ- Reb Nochum needed a recommenda- so they traveled by ship to Shanghai Lubavitch Chassidim or people that ated with the Lechovitcher Chasidic tion, as did his father before him. He where they remained until the end of he was acquainted with. Everyone dynasty. received it from Reb Simcha Zelig, the World War II. knew that if they needed a favor, they Dayan of Brisk. Attached to it was a The Connection to Lubavitch could ask Reb Nochum and without copy of Reb Chaim Brisker’s letter rec- Due to their restricted diet, the Tmimim any hesitation or condition, they would Reb Nechemia of Brisk was a brother- ommending his father as an appropriate in Shanghai su receive the money they needed. In his in-law of Reb Shmuel Gurary, the student for . disease, with painful sores on their humble manner, he helped many Yid- Rashag’s uncle. His son Yankel was tongues. Dr. Seligson, who served Nochum was accepted as a student. den without publicizing or making a persuaded by Reb Michoel Dworkin to as the physician to the Yidden in the When he left for the yeshiva in Otwock, point of his actions. study in Tomchei Tmimim in Shanghai ghetto, discovered that the his older brother gave him his winter Lubavitch. He came to the yeshiva in students had a vitamin B deficiency Reb Nochum excelled in the mitzvah coat right off his back. In Otwock, he 1910 and became a big ‘oved’. Although and prescribed foods containing the of Tzedoko. Particularly, he practiced formed a bond that was never broken, Reb Yankel did not spend many years necessary vitamins. the form of Tzedaka known as matan with friends who later went through in the yeshiva, he was a fieryL ubavitch bseiser, contributing anonymously. He so much together. When World War II The Rav of Shanghai, Reb Meir Ash- chossid. Later in life, he returned to his also did not differentiate between those broke out, the Previous Rebbe arranged kenazi, was a Lubavitch Chossid. Reb home town of Brisk and sold Yanover who came to him. Regardless of dress visas for the students to leave Poland Meir and his Rebbetzin were very esrogim, in order to publicize the or religious observance, Reb Nochum for Vilna. They left at just the right dedicated to the Tmimim and their custom of using an esrog from gave to all. time and were among those whose lives needs. They helped cloth and feed the Calabria, Italy. were spared. In Vilna, they established bochurim, and later on, assisted a few After Reb Nochum’s petira, letters of Reb Yankel convinced his second a Lubavitch yeshiva. newly married yungeleit to begin their consolation were sent to family mem- cousin, Moshe Yitzchak Preger, to study lives. TheA shkenazis acted like parents bers from pillars of the community. When Nochum’s mother heard that a in Tomchei Tmimim. The administra- to the Tmimim, all of whom had left pogrom had broken out in Vilna, she Mrs. Zelda Nemes, a prominent edu- tion of Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim had their respective families behind. went to check on her son. The non- cator, whose daughter also married a very stringent policy regarding the Jews in Vilna reported her activities One of Reb Nochum’s close friends, a member of the Greenwald family, acceptance of students. Reb Moshe to the Russian authorities. She was Rabbi Mordechai Bryski may he live wrote to Mrs. Preger. “Your tragedy is Yitzchok needed the recommendation subsequently jailed and treated harshly and be well, recalled: “In Shanghai we not only a tragedy for your family, but a of a reputable person in order to enter but fortunately was released after a did a couple of projects together. We tragedy for all of Mosdos Chabad and all the yeshiva. Reb Moshe Yitzchok July 18, 2008 ~ crOWN heights Newspaper 7

During the Acharon Shel Pesach Far- of Anash. Indeed, it was a loss of a true whatever sum he had thus far given, he Every Thursday evening, Rabbi Sholom brengen in 1969, the Rebbe initiated a friend who accomplished many things should double it. Mendel Simpson, one of the Rebbe’s campaign to strengthen the shechuna and who was a very generous person. secretaries, would enter the Rebbe’s of Crown Heights. The Rebbe spoke And perhaps, who as you knows how room with letters to be signed. Once, on this topic steadily and encouraged every day of his life was utilized for the Colel Chabad is a mosad in Israel which when he entered the Rebbe’s room, the the community leaders in their work. benefit of Klal Yisroel?! And who like helps many families with practical Rebbe asked him, “What is happening The organization CHEBRA, which you, saw the pride and satisfaction that necessities. Reb Nochum involved him- with your daughter and Moshe Yitzchok later developed into the Community he had in his public communal affairs self in an exceptional way, contributing [Reb Nochum’s son], in regards to a Council, was created. Reb Nochum and in his private life’s activities.” energy and money to this organization. shidduch.” Rabbi Simpson told the was one of CHEBRA’S founders and He once cut short a family trip to Israel Rebbe that his daughter was a counselor Reb Moshe Kotlarsky, who was very continued to work within the organiza- for a simcha, to return and work on the in a camp in Vancouver, and Moshe close to Reb Nochum, recalled. “Reb tion to build the shechuna. Colel Chabad melave malka. A wing of Yitzchok was working in New York. Nochum was a rare and loving person. Shluchim their building in Tzfas was dedicated The Rebbe said, “She should come in He was a true askan, and he took in his name. tomorrow (Friday) and they should the Rebbe’s kovod to heart. To Reb In addition to his involvement in the write in on Sunday [asking for a bracha] Nochum, the Rebbe’s happiness was local mosdos, Reb Nochum extended Lubavitch Yeshiva and Oholei to be engaged.” of paramount importance. He became his support to shluchim working in Torah involved in Crown Heights because he various cities. This became public upon Although, the Rebbe answered fewer The Rashag, the Rebbe’s brother-in-law, believed that it would bring the Rebbe his petira, when public condolences letters on the fast day of 17th of Tamuz, who oversaw the network of Lubavitch nachas. Reb Nochum was an ‘askan’ were posted by the mosdos in the in this case the Rebbe answered their Yeshivos worldwide, would hold an of the ‘amol’- of the good old days. newspapers. letter. He gave a blessing approving annual fund raising dinner for the Anyone who came to him was sure to the shidduch and for them to become FREE Yeshiva in Brooklyn. In later years, walk away having been helped. He had Chosson and Kallah. The Rebbe set the the number of Anash attending the a heart of gold.” In the early 1970’s, FREE, Friends wedding date for the month of Elul. dinner decreased. The Rashag asked of Refugees of Eastern Europe, was Rabbi Zalman Posner, the Rebbe’s Reb Nochum to encourage people to It became evident after RebM enachem established to assist the Yidden who had shliach in Tennessee, wrote the fol- come, since Reb Nochum was nifter on the 21st of arrived from Russia. lowing. “Reb Nochum was a very close Nochum had a Tammuz that the Rebbe had rushed Reb Nochum con- friend of mine. He was a blend of a ben unique reputation the engagement, so that Reb Nochum tributed to this vital Torah and a chossid, with a contributing and his request would be able to partake in this joyous mosad heart and a pleasant personality, as is would be hon- event. described in Chassidus and Musar Chanoch Le’naar ored. TheY eshiva “It is not a person’s finances that escort sforim.” was In the spring of 1976, him, but his deeds” another mosad Remedy for a Thyroid Problem the Rebbe initiated that Reb Nochum One of Reb Nochum’s grandchildren the Shnas Hachinuch Reb Nochum merited to special kiru- supported in a cited an interesting fact. “During the Campaign, in which vim from the Rebbe. In the early 1950’s, significant way. Farbrengen on Shabbos Pinchos, prior he urged everyone to Reb Nochum suffered from a persistent to zayde’s petira, the Rebbe expounded participate in regis- Bais Rivka Cam- thyroid problem. Upon being consulted, on the Pirkei Avos that was being tering Jewish children pus Chomesh the Rebbe suggested that Reb Nochum studied that Shabbos. The mishna in yeshiva. Rabbi visit the pharmacy and request a list of The last-years states that after 120 years, it is not a Yaakov Bryski then different ingredients, including what of his short life person’s finances that escort him but founded the Yeshivas the pharmacist referred to as an ”odd were dedicated his deeds. It was quite clear a few days Chanoch Le’naar for ingredient”. After Reb Nochum filled exclusively to later that the Rebbe was referring to young boys who had the prescription, he never suffered from Tz edoko. He Zayde OBM.” little Jewish educa- the thyroid again. became involved tion. He told one of in Bais Rivka, Shidduch Reb Nochum’s grand- among the other Reb Nochum was a family person. On children: “Without A shidduch was proposed with Miss Reb Benjomin Dovid institutions that the evening of his petira, he phoned his your zayde, I would Tova Abramowitz, whose father’s and he helped. children and had a long conversation never have been able mother’s families had lived in Jeru- with each of them. to open the Yeshiva. He was the back- Reb Nochum was instrumental in salem and Chevron, respectively, for bone of the Yeshiva.” securing the Lefferts General Hospital The Rebbe’s Sicha on the Shabbos after six generations. Before Reb Nochum for the school. The task of converting a the Ptira traveled to Israel to meet her, he went The Rebbe had given specific directives hospital to a school was enormous and into Yechidus with the Rebbe. He told to Rabbi Bryski regarding the establish- Reb Menachem Nochum Preger passed Reb Nochum received great encourage- the Rebbe that he wanted to donate ment of the Yeshiva Chanoch Le’naar. away on Thursday the 21st of Tammuz ment from the Rebbe. Day and night money to a mosad. The Rebbe said, “By The yeshiva should have a board who 5741. At the Shabbos Farbrengen fol- he worked to rally support for this Mir iz Uforatzto”, for me it is Uforatzto. would handle the financial concerns. lowing the petira, the Rebbe spoke a project. Finally, a dinner was planned to He instructed Reb Nochum to give Reb Nochum was chosen to head the Sicha which referred to Reb Nochum publicize the purchase and the eventual $1,000. In the late 1950’s, one thousand board, and he helped Rabbi Bryski conversion of the hospital to a school. In Parshas Ki Tetze (21:22), it is stated, dollars was a huge sum of money, yet select additional board members. Reb “When there will be a sin which leads to Reb Nochum gave without hesitation. Nochum would accompany Rabbi Several days before the highly suc- a verdict of death, one should be hung The Rebbe then encouraged him to Bryski to raise funds for the Yeshiva. cessful dinner, Reb Nochum suffered on a tree.” get married. After their wedding, the Reb Nochum’s involvement influenced a heart attack. He never made it to the couple returned to New York and raised people to give generously. dinner. His friends continued his hard The Rebbe noted that the Arizal a chassidishe family. work, and today a beautiful, new build- explained this verse at the eulogy of Chai Elul, the yeshiva opened with ing stands on the corner of Brooklyn the kabbalist Rebbe Moshe Cordevero. Mosdos: a total of 18 students. Rabbi Bryski and Lefferts Avenues with more than He explained that the word `cheit’, sin, brought the students to the Rebbe’s In 1965, Rabbi Yisroel Jacobson 1500 students. also means lacking. He alluded to this Farbrengen hoping to present the founded Yeshiva Hadar Hatorah for verse as follows: A case of “cheit mishpat Rebbe with the key to the yeshiva. The After the conclusion of the Farbrengen young people who had no background maves”, means that a reason was lacking secretary told him that presentations on Acharon Shel Pesach 1980, the in Jewish education. There was a desper- for a verdict of death. It was decreed were made only during the 11th of Rebbe was distributing Kos shel Bro- ate need for funding to establish and that one be nifter, though he had done Nissan Farbrengen. Rabbi Bryski told cho. When Reb Nochum approached, maintain the yeshiva. Reb Nochum was no wrong. the secretary to ask the Rebbe if they the Rebbe handed him a bottle of wine, one of the few that Rabbi Jacobson was could make the presentation on that saying, “Thank you for your beard, and It must then be, “vesolisa oiso al haeitz,” always able to rely on. day, Chai Elul. The Rebbe agreed, and it should not be just a sefira beard.” one should be hung on a tree. The ver- CHEBRA Reb Nochum presented the Rebbe with dict of death came as a result of the sin The “Rushed” Shidduch a golden key. The Rebbe told him that Continued on Page 8 8 CROWN HEIGHTS Newspaper ~July 18, 2008 Shiduchim

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Mrs. Krusa Risa Greenwald, the wife Sicha but the city lost its protection, and the HERO of Horav Naftoli, of Crown Heights; Continued from page 3 enemy penetrated Yerushalayim. Continued from Page 7 his son, Reb Meir, of Long Island, who after Rosh Hashanah, this day is also The loss of Ahavas Yisrael and unity of the tree of knowledge, when Adam is involved in the work of the shliach of a lofty nature, for the 7 days between between Jews is the principal cause ate from the tree. This introduced death in the Five Towns, New York; his Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are for all aspects of the fasts (including for generations to come. Resultantly, daughter, Mrs. Miriam Greenwald, the similar to Chol HaMoed. the exile), as our Sages say, the last everyone, including the innocent, must wife of Horav Shmuel, of Flatbush; and Despite the inherent lofty nature of exile is “because there was baseless eventually depart this world. grandchildren serving as shluchim of these days, the Jews’ wrong conduct hatred [between Jews].” Thus the loss of the Rebbe. Various mosdos carry Reb When Rabbi Yosef Weinberg reviewed led to tragedies. But, as noted before, Ahavas Yisrael on the 17th of Tammuz Nochum’s name with honor, including this Farbrengen on Motzoei Shabbos the ultimate purpose of these tragedies emphasizes its connection to all the the Bais Menachem Nochum Shul in for his radio listeners, he commented is that eventually they be transformed other fasts. Crown Heights. that it was obvious that the Rebbe was into festivals and days of joy, higher We learn from the breach of the city’s referring to Reb Nochum, an outstand- Yehi Zichro Boruch! May Hachossid than regular festivals. wall on the 17th of Tammuz that we ing individual and a big ba’al chesed. Reb Menachem Nochum, a Because the 17th of Tammuz is such a must increase in Ahavas Yisrael and legendary Chossid who was committed Reb Nochum and his wife, may she severe fast, following as it does the 10th unity between Jews. By thus eliminating to love a fellow Jew in an exceptional live and be well, merited to establish of Teves and being the cause for the 9th the cause of the exile, we automatically manner, who had a unique pleasure in a fami­ly that learned about chesed, of Av and Tzom Gedaliah, it follows eliminate the exile — and then these assisting another Yid in many different and continue to emulate his deeds, that its good aspect is correspondingly fast days are transformed into festivals ways and who always utilized his fullest practicing Tzedoko and chesed. His lofty. On every fast Jews must perform and days of joy and gladness. energy to come to the aid of the many life continues through the generations’ service to G-d corresponding to the Torah mosdos; serve as the inspiration It is because the transformation of the his children have brought into the special nature of that fast. The 17th of to be sincerely devoted and commit- fasts into festivals depends on Ahavas world, including great-grandchildren. Tammuz follows and is an extension ted to the well being of a fellow Jew, Yisrael and unity between Jews, that To eternalize his deeds, Ten Simcha of the service performed on the 10th especially those in our midst, to assist Rambam, when citing the verse that was established to supply the families of Teves, and provides the strength for them with a spiritual or a physical favor, says these fasts will be transformed of chosson and kallah, in a genuine the transformation of the 9th of Av and in order to enable them to eventually into festivals, cites also the conclusion dignified manner, with beautiful gowns Tzom Gedaliah into festivals. stand on their own and to be able to of the verse — “The fast of the fourth for the wedding. contribute in turn, to others in their The “breach of the city” that occurred ... shall be to the house of Yehudah for Reb Nochum left his wife, Mrs. Tova environment. on the 17th of Tammuz has parallels in joy and gladness and festivals; therefore Preger, of Crown Heights; his son, man’s service to G-d. When Jews are love the truth and peace.” We should speedily witness, “The ones Reb Moshe Yitzchok, of Flatbush, a as they should be, they are “one whole who dwell in the dust will awaken and This same concept is expressed in the baal chesed who supports the shliach body” — a whole city, including the rejoice,” with Horav Hachossid Reb conclusion of the Haftorah read on a in his neighborhood; his daughter, wall that surrounds the city. 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His face blazed with light. permission people who can appropriately portray would drink a lot of l’chaim and far- He made us feel lacking in our spiritual Continued from previous issue the legendary piety, scholarship, and breng with rare intensity. Our Sages service, prompting us to accept new humility of this illustrious Chassid.) say that, “when wine enters, secrets resolutions and improve our spiritual One Shabbos morning, Monia, the Reb Shmuel Levitin gave a shiur emerge,” and this was certainly true stature. “We must change ourselves!” Rebbe Rayatz’s nurse, arrived at 770 for the entire student body, a deep, regarding Reb Shmuel. Whatever he he often repeated. Regardless of dura- and went directly to the Rebbe’s room. incisive class flavored with Chassidic managed to hide behind a cloak of tion, we treasured every one of these Monia helped the Rebbe with the stories and sayings. humility during the year suddenly came farbrengens, dreading the moment medicines and injections he needed out in the open. His face burned like a when Reb Shmuel would finish and on a daily basis, and she made sure The bochurim revered Reb Shmuel, fiery brand as he farbrenged, danced, rise to leave. to be in the Rebbe’s home early every appreciating every minute they spent and spoke with the bochurim — his morning. in his company. Reb Shmuel showered children. At these farbrengens, we Reb Yisrael Jacobsohn, our second us with deep concern and affection, and merited to see the epitome of a true , farbrenged with us often. A That Shabbos, as she stood in the we felt a close bond with this esteemed Chassid, a real mashpia. true Chassid, Reb Yisrael viewed the Rebbe’s room, Monia happened to Chassid. Aside from his greatness in world from the Chassidic perspective, glance out the window and notice Reb One year, after much mashke, translating the mundane and physical Michoel cross Eastern Parkway, to Reb Shmuel Levitin Reb Shmuel turned his atten- into Chassidic goals and ideals. During the other side of the wide boulevard. tion to one of the many guests his farbrengens, we felt elevated above “I see Reb Michoel is going to Berel who had walked in from nearby the materialistic American culture that Chaskind,” she remarked to the Rebbe. neighborhoods to witness the surrounded us. Reb Yisrael drew us into “He’s probably going for his morning dancing and singing. The guest the warm, bright world of Chassidus. coffee.” was clean-shaven and mod- ernly dressed, but Reb Shmuel Rabbi Jacobsohn used his talents in “Michoel is not going to Berel,” said the perceived the essence that lay other circles as well. Determined Rebbe. “He’s going to Yochanan.” beyond these external trappings. to spread the pure wellsprings of Reb Shmuel drew the man closer Chassidus to the spiritually starved The nurse looked at the Rebbe in shock. to him, extolling the virtues of generation of American youth, he “But Yochanan lives on this side of the the neshama and explaining the began a Tanya class with students street!” she protested. “I just saw Reb innate qualities found within of the Yeshivas Chaim Berlin and Michoel cross over to the other side; every Jew. Torah V’Daas. Though certain faculty surely he is going to Berel Chaskind. members showed open displeasure In fact, I can see Reb Michoel walking After this discussion, Reb Shm- with this Chassidus class, Reb Yisrael on the other side of Eastern Parkway uel pulled the guest into the persevered with the teaching of Tanya. right now.” circle of dancing Chassidim, His lucid explanations and personifica- and danced with him for a long tion of Chassidic values attracted a large The Rebbe looked at the nurse with his time afterward. Reb Shmuel’s student following. Eventually, Reb keen, piercing eyes. “Michoel is going face was aflame; he seemed to Yisrael was instrumental in bringing to Yochanan,” he repeated. radiate spiritual light. This scene dozens of the best bochurim closer to made a unforgettable impression the teachings of Chabad Chassidus, Dumbfounded, Monia knew not to Chassidus and avodah, Reb Shmuel on us: Here was a revered Chassid and transforming them into devoted Chas- argue further. If the Rebbe said some- was known for his acute sagacity and mashpia, among the elite of Chabad sidim of the Rebbe Rayatz. thing, he obviously knew how events perception. Whenever a personal Chassidim, yet he felt privileged to would unfold. She continued standing problem arose, we knew Reb Shmuel talk and dance with a fellow Jew— just Rabbi Jacobsohn possessed organiza- by the window, gazing outside, when could find the correct solution for our because the other was a Jew! In Reb tional talent as well. He was a respected she suddenly saw Reb Michoel exit dilemmas. Shmuel’s eyes, outer appearances and member of Agudas Chassidei Chabad the apartment building, walk back superficial layers disintegrated before of America, and did much to further across Eastern Parkway, and change Reb Shmuel maintained a close, fatherly the pure brilliance of a holy neshama. the cause of Chabad. Together with two direction — toward the home of Reb connection with every student. It was friends — Sam and Zalman Kramer — Yochanan! The nurse could hardly only natural for us to consult him on Chassidim recognized Reb Shmuel Rabbi Jacobsohn played an important believe her eyes. She decided to speak every issue. When a bochur came of as a unique individual and accorded role in rescuing the Rebbe Rayatz from with Reb Michoel after her duties and marriageable age, he would confer with him special respect and honor. His the European inferno, facilitating his ask for an explanation. Reb Shmuel to discuss various marriage mere presence graced the yeshiva with subsequent entry into the United States proposals and other concerns. Our trust an aura of holiness. We, the yeshiva of America. Later that day, Monia accosted Reb in him was twofold: he was wise and students, understood that Reb Shmuel Michoel and demanded an account of perceptive and, due to his many years as served as the Rebbe’s representative in In all, Chassidic light and energy his morning schedule. “What’s there to mashpia, had the necessary experience the yeshiva, in order to keep the Rebbe permeated the yeshiva. The mashpiim understand?” shrugged Reb Michoel. to address our concerns. We felt that abreast of all current developments. A spoke to their students just like in “Originally I went to Berel Chaskind’s the Rebbe Rayatz had appointed this kind and fatherly figure, Reb Shmuel Otwock, exhorting them to utilize their house for some coffee.I banged on the venerated Chassid to help us resolve our showed keen interest in our progress time and energy in pursuit of Torah and door for a long time but, when no one problems, both physical and spiritual. and monitored our studies closely. prayer. We were astonished to find that answered, I decided to go to Yochanan here, in modern America, bochurim instead…” I particularly recall Reb Shmuel’s Reb Shmuel did not farbreng regularly. spent hours davening — exactly as we intense celebration on Simchas Torah. When he did, however, all the bochurim had seen in Otwock. This emphasized Monia pressed no further. Indeed, the In those days, the large shul of 770 had knew to expect a night of pure spiritual the greatness of the Rebbe Rayatz — Rebbe’s words were not to be taken not yet been built, and hundreds of pleasure. Reb Shmuel related stories of that even here, in twentieth-century lightly. Chassidim crammed into the smaller Chassidim in bygone years, describing America, he had implanted genuine shul to dance and rejoice with the their sincere, holy lives, and the ideals Chassidic behavior and ideals into Yeshiva Life Torah. Simchas Torah in 770 is always they lived by. Reb Shmuel’s farbren- American bochurim. Ably assisted by a unique experience, and Jews from gens were permeated with Chassidic eminent mashpiim, the Rebbe had, in a We enjoyed every moment of our new all areas of Brooklyn would walk in spirit, with the special refinement and matter of years, elevated theA merican- yeshiva. Rabbi Mentlick was our rosh to watch the festivities. Apparently, earnestness that comes with Chassidus. bred bochur to almost equal status of yeshiva; Reb Yisrael Jacobsohn and Reb Chabad Chassidim rejoice with special Even his witticisms had special grace. those educated in Europe. Shmuel Levitin were the mashpiim. (I exuberance, one unduplicated in other Reb Shmuel’s tone of voice took on 10 CROWN HEIGHTS Newspaper ~July 18, 2008 Parshas Hashavua

who acted zealously, with the others Parshat Pinchas, since at the time of Vedibarta Bam ~ pinchas not emotionally involved, but that on Korach’s rebellion they were thought By: Rabbi Moshe Bogomilsky the contrary, what he did was really to have died, and only subsequently What is the connection between Pin- “betocham” — in the heart of each and returned to life. ?chas and Yitzchak "פינחס בן אלעזר "אבינו מת במדבר והוא לא היה ... every G d-fearing and right-thinking בן אהרן הכהן" בעדת קרח כי בחטאו מת ובנים לא .ANSWER: The prophet Eliyahu member of K’lal Yisrael היו לו ... ויקרב משה את משפטן לפני "ובני קרח לא מתו" Pinchas son of encountered the false prophets of the“ ה'" Elazar, son of Aha- idol Ba’al and challenged them to prove ron the Kohen.” whose G d was the true one. It was “But the sons of Korach did not die.” (25:11) agreed that he and they would each (26:11) “ ‘Our father died in the wilderness and prepare an offering, and the one whose was not ... in the assembly of Korach, QUESTION: Our QUESTION: Rashi explains that offering would be consumed by a fire but he died for his own sin and he had sages write that “Korach’s sons initially were together descending from heaven would be the no son’... and Moshe brought their claim “Pinchas zeh Eliyahu” — “Pinchas is with him in planning the insurrection; representative of the authentic G d. All before G d.” (27:3,5) Eliyahu” — since Eliyahu lived genera- however, in the midst of the confron- their attempts to bring down fire were to tions after Pinchas, the saying should tation they repented in their hearts. QUESTION: Why didn’t Moshe no avail. When Eliyahu prayed, “Aneini have been “Eliyahu is Pinchas”? Therefore, a place was set for them up answer them on his own? Hashem aneini” — “Please G d answer high in Geihinom where they sat [and ANSWER: Eliyahu was one of the me” — a fire descended from heaven ANSWER: A judge has to be careful recited songs to Hashem for their salva- angels whom Hashem consulted when (see I Kings 18:19-40). not to accept a bribe in any form. The tion]” (see Sanhedrin 109a). he said “Na’aseh adam” — “Let us cre- Torah says that “bribery blinds the eyes According to the Gemara (Berachot ate man” (Bereishit 1:26). Afterwards, 1) How does this correspond with the of the wise” (Devarim 16:19), i.e. judges 26b) the three prayers of the day, the angel came to this mundane world Torah’s statement “The earth opened its can lose their neutrality. Shacharit, Minchah, and Maariv were clothed in the body of Pinchas and lived mouth and swallowed...all the people originated by the patriarchs, Avraham, Moshe was indeed able to answer them over 500 years to become the famous who were with Korach” (16:32)? 2) If Yitzchak, and Yaakov respectively, and on his own. However, as soon as they prophet Eliyahu. Consequently, Eliyahu they were miraculously spared in merit the Gemara (ibid. 6b) says that one injected that their father was not among preceded Pinchas by many years. of their righteousness, they should have should be very careful with praying Korach’s contingent, Moshe suddenly not been sent to any place in Geihinom )מדבר קדמות להחיד"א ועי' לקוטי שיחות the Minchah services since Eliyahu’s felt the tint of a bribe and therefore at all? 3) Why is this pasuk in Parshat ח"ב( prayers were answered during the removed himself from the case and Pinchas and not in Parshat Korach? Alternatively, when Pinchas killed afternoon prayer of Minchah. turned to Hashem for His decision. )של"ה( -Zimri, he also expired (Zohar 219a). ANSWER: When Korach was swal Consequently, his name is written At that time, however, he reached a lowed by the earth, his sons were "ונתתה מהודך עליו למען ישמעו כל with a “yud,” indicating the parallel spiritual level which merited him the swallowed too. However, Korach’s fate עדת בני ישראל" between him and Yitzchak, hinting name “Eliyahu” (a name is a life-force, was permanent and theirs was only that Pinchas who is Eliyahu, would be see Tanya, Shaar Hayichud 1) through temporary. While being removed from “You shall place some of your majesty answered in his confrontation with the which he was enabled to return to earth. the eyes of the world, they remained upon him, so that the entire assembly false prophets when he would recite He continued, however, to be called by alive and sang praises to Hashem. of Israel will pay heed.” (27:20) Yitzchak’s prayer — Minchah. the name “Pinchas,” although in reality Afterwards, they emerged alive, and QE U STION: The Gemara (Bava )פרדס יוסף החדש “Pinchas zeh Eliyahu” — the person the prophet Shmuel was one of their Batra 75a) says that the elders of the .descendants "בקנאו את קנאתי בתוכם" called “Pinchas” now had the life-force generation said, “The countenance of of Eliyahu. “When he zealously avenged My ven- Moshe was like that of the sun, while )קדושת לוי, ועי' לקוטי שיחות חל"ב ע' 343( geance among them.” (25:11) Yehoshua’s was like the moon. Woe because of that shame, woe because of QUESTION: The word “betocham” — that embarrassment.” Why were the Incidentally, according to the above “among them” — seems superfluous? elders the ones who said this? it is understood why the Torah never ANSWER: Often when a zealot wit- identifies his father and mother. He is ANSWER: Not only was there an nesses wrongdoing, he organizes a sup- never mentioned as Eliyahu son of so age difference between Moshe and port group around him and instigates and so, but known by the title “Navi,” Yehoshua, but Moshe attained much them to detach themselves from the “Tishbi,” or “Giladi.” greater spiritual heights than Yehoshua. violators and create their own com- Some people thought that Yehoshua )שו"ת תירוש ויצהר סי' ע"א בשם ר' משה munity. Thus, a split occurs and the While it was meritorious for them to was intrinsically as great as Moshe דיליאן ז"ל( community becomes fragmented. do teshuvah and detach themselves and that his apparently lesser stature from their father’s mischievous ways, When Pinchas saw the shameless was merely due to his relative youth. they were still deficient, because they QUESTION: Why was Pinchas immorality and impudence of Zimri, he Therefore, the elders of the generation, repented only in their hearts, not rewarded with longevity? realized that drastic action was neces- who remembered Moshe as a young publicly in word or deed. Therefore, sary. In lieu of splitting the community, man, were able to compare him to ANSWER: Hashem’s way of rewarding they deserved punishment and were he acted zealously and at the same time Yehoshua and said that indeed, even at is midah keneged midah — measure for swallowed in. he remained “betocham” — part and Yehoshua’s age, Moshe was on a much measure. Thanks to Pinchas’ zealous parcel of the entire community. He did The reason for this unique form of higher level, and that the difference act, the plague that struck killed only not create a break-away group consist- punishment was that Hashem’s punish- between them was like the difference 24,000, and fortunately, Hashem, “did ing of the pious, but kept the commu- ments are “measure for measure.” It between the moon and the sun. not consume the Children of Israel in nity intact and uprooted Zimri and his appeared to the people who witnessed My vengeance” (25:11). They proclaimed, “Woe because of that companion from among them. the uprising that they were together shame. Woe because of that embarrass- Since he brought life to K’lal Yisrael, he with their father in his war against Thus, the important teaching is to ment,” since it was a great humiliation was rewarded with long life. Moshe, and no one knew that they always strive for community unity, and for them to witness the decline in the repented in their hearts. Therefore, the )רבינו בחיי( in attempting to correct a situation, spiritual levels of the leaders of the people saw that they were swallowed up (קול אליהו) .one should also work from “within,” generations " " together with Korach’s contingent, but פינחס בן אלעזר בן אהרן הכהן motivated with Ahavat Yisrael. “Pinchas, son of Elazar, son of Aharon while in the ground they were rewarded (ר' פנחס זצ"ל מקוריץ) the Kohen.” (25:11) for their internal repentance. A reason for the analogy to sun and Alternatively, in reality every Jew moon is that it is possible to look directly QUESTION: In the Torah the name Ultimately, when the members of the was terribly upset with Zimri and the at the moon, but impossible to look at Pinchas is written with a “yud” ( ), congregation who lived during Korach’s rampant immorality. They were all the sun. Thus, they comparedM oshe’s פינחס and according to the Zohar (237b) dispute passed away, the sons of Korach filled with anger and convinced that countenance to the sun because “The Pinchas with a “yud” has the numerical emerged on the surface of the earth something drastic must be done. With skin of his face had become radiant and value of two hundred and eight, as does alive (see 20:22, Rashi). Hence, the the extra word “betocham” the Torah they feared to approach him” (Shemot the name of the patriarch Yitzchak pasuk, “The sons of Korach did not is attesting that it was not only Pinchas 34:30). die” is not in Parshat Korach but in .(יצחק) July 18, 2008 ~ crOWN heights Newspaper 11

Vedibarta Bam ~ Pirkei Avos thought and commit plagiarism. This describes the reward due to individu- troubles their conscience because they als who perform mitzvot as a result of know that by not revealing the name their Torah study, but not that which ”.of saying “not good” instead of “bad "רבי מאיר אומר: כל העוסק בתורה of the one who originated the thought is due for Torah study alone. This is to לשמה זוכה לדברים הרבה" Torah is good, as it says, “I have given they are conveying they are holding emphasize that the purpose of Torah “Rabbi Meir says: Whoever occupies you a good teaching” (Proverbs 4:2). up the redemption and extending the study is to eventually perform the mitz- himself with the study of Torah for its For observing it one will be rewarded galut — exile. Thus, they conclude vot in accordance with Hashem’s will. own sake merits many things.” (6:1) with every-thing which is good. For with a prayer that Hashem bring the A person who studies Torah without transgressing it one will be punished redemption through Mashiach. intending to practice what he learns, QUESTION: Why doesn’t it say however, is not deemed to be living a )לקוטי בתר לקוטי( with the opposite of good. The word “kol halomeid” — “whoever studies “tov” — “good” — has the numerical worthwhile life (see Jerusalem Talmud, "והאומר דבר בשם אומרו, הא למדת: ?” Torah (מדרש שמואל) .(Shabbat 1:2 כל האומר דבר בשם אומרו, מביא ( )אוי ”value of seventeen. The word “oi גאולה לעולם, שנאמר, 'ותאמר אסתר ANSWER: In every business, there — “woe” — also has the numerical is a primary difference between the value of seventeen. The Beraita, not Alternatively, King David says, “Praised למלך בשם מרדכי' " employer and the employee. An wanting to say, “Ra lahem laberiyot” is the man who beTorat Hashem cheftzo, employee is mainly concerned with — “It will be bad to the people” — uses “And saying a thing in the name of ubeTorato yehegeh yoman valaylah” — his own tasks, and he does not need the word “oi” — “woe” — to allude that its author. Indeed you have learned: “His desire is in the Torah of Hashem, to think about the business during his something “woe” — the opposite of Whoever says a thing in the name of its and in his Torah he meditates day off hours. Unlike the employer, who good will, G d forbid, happen. author brings redemption to the world, and night” (Psalms 1:2). The Gemara as it is stated, ‘And Esther told the king )חסדי אבות( ,thinks about his business unceasingly (Avodah Zarah 19a) asks whether there he has little concern for the business in the name of Mordechai.’ ” (6:6) ,is a contradiction here. First he calls it "כל האומר דבר בשם אמרו מביא as a whole. ”QUESTION: According to halachah “Torat Hashem” — “Hashem’s Torah גאולה לעולם" In Hebrew the word “eisek” means (Orach Chaim, Magen Avraham 156:2), — and then he says “ubeTorato” — “in “Whoever says a thing in the name of “business.” Rebbe Meir teaches that a one who does not give credit to an his, i.e. man’s, Torah”? The Gemara its author, brings redemption to the person’s approach to Torah should be author is committing a transgression. answers that there is no contradiction. world.” (6:6) similar to an employer’s attachment According to the Noda Biyehudah Before the person toils to understand to his business. Even after he leaves QUESTION: The Gemara M( egillah (II Orach Chaim 20), such a person Torah, it is Hashem’s Torah, but after the Beit Midrash and is home eating 15a) derives this from the pasuk “And violates, “Al tigzal dal ki dal hu” — “Do the student diligently and assiduously or sleeping, Torah should always be Esther informed the king in Morde- not rob the destitute because he is studies Torah and toils to understand uppermost in his mind. chai’s name” (Esther 2:22). Esther destitute” (Proverbs 22:22) — so what it, the Torah is considered as his pos- surely did the right thing by not taking is the innovation of the Beraita? session and is called “Torato” — “his ָאמַר רַּבִ ייְהֹוׁשֻעַ ןּבֶ לֵוִ י, לּבְכָ יֹום וָ יֹום ּבַ ת undue credit for herself, but how does Torah.” ANSWER: Based on the pasuk “Do not קֹול יֹוצֵ את מֵהַ רחֹורֵ ב תּומַכְרֶזֶ וְאֹומֶרֶ ת: this prove that there is always a great rob the destitute” one might think that The Beraita is teaching that Torah gives אֹוי לָהֶם לַּבְרִ ּיֹות reward for this? the violation of not giving credit to the life to those who “osehah” — “make it Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi said: “Each ANSWER: The two attendants who author applies only when he is aware of their Torah” — through their studying and every day a Heavenly Voice goes plotted to poison the king hid the it and not happy about it. If, however, and meditating on it day and night. forth from Mount Chorev, proclaim- )מדרש שמואל( poison, and it appeared again miracu- one knows that the author does not ing and saying: ‘Woe to the created lously, as the pasuk says, “The matter mind, then there is no violation. beings Alternatively, the Tribe of Zevulun was investigated and it was found” Therefore the Beraita emphasizes engaged in commerce and provided ibid. 2:23, Yalkut Shimoni). So while) "בכל יום ויום בת קול יוצאת מהר “shekol ha’omer” — “whoever says” food for the Tribe of Yissachar while it was indeed nice for her to give all חורב ומכרזת ואומרת:אוי להם לבריות — to imply that even if one knows that they engaged in the study of Torah. In ,the credit to Mordechai, superficially מעלבונה של תורה" the author does not mind, it is a good exchange, the Tribe of Zevulun shared she was at the same time putting him “Each and every day a Heavenly Voice attribute nevertheless to give credit to in the merit of the Torah studied by the in great jeopardy, because in the event goes forth from Mount Chorev, pro- the author. The proof for this is from Tribe of Yissachar. From this originated that the claiming and saying, “Woe to the Esther. She knew that Mordechai would the popular Yissachar-Zevulun partner- people because of their affront to the plot would not have been proven and not mind if she did not give him credit, ship to this day. Torah!” (6:2) they would have been vindicated, and moreover, he would have wanted The word “osehah” can mean “those Mordechai could have been punished her to take the credit so that she would QUESTION: Who hears this Heavenly who work for it” or “those who make severely for falsely accusing them, and find more favor with Achashveirosh. Voice? it,” i.e. people who are engaged in the venom of the anti-Semites would Nevertheless, she gave credit to Morde- working to earn money which they use ANSWER: Mount Chorev is another have been directed against the Jewish chai and merited to bring a redemption to support Torah study. Thus, they are name for Mount Sinai (Shemot 3:1), people. Hence, it would have been more to the Jews through this. “working” for Torah and “make” pos- )כנסת ישראל בשם חסדי אבות( -where the Jewish people received the wise for her not to convey the informa sible the continuity of Torah study. "גדולה תורה שהיא נותנת חיים Torah and became Hashem’s chosen tion in the name of Mordechai, but Thus, the message of the Beraita is that לעשיה" ...people. Whenever a Jew has an awak- merely to say “I have heard a rumor ening to enhance his observance of and I advise you my dear king to have Torah gives life in this world and in the Torah and mitzvot or become closer to it investigated.” “Great is Torah, for it gives life to those World to Come, not only to those who yiddishkeit, it is through his neshamah, who practice it.” (6:7) study it, but also to those who “work” From the fact that she revealed that which heard the call emanating from Si for it and “make” its study possible. it was Mordechai who gave her the QUESTION: Torah is something nai. ( ) information, it is evident that she knew which is studied, and mitzvot are things Hence, most appropriately a pasuk בעל שם טוב that for relating something in the name which are done (practiced). Since the quoted as a proof is “It is a Tree of Life "אוי להם לבריות מעלבונה של of the author, there is great benefit to the Beraita is talking of Torah, it should to those who hold fast to it and those תורה" entire world. It was thus impossible for have said “lelomedehah” — “[it gives who support it are fortunate.” “Woe to the people because of [their] )עיונים בפרקי אבות מהרה"ת ר' א. י. העשל ?”harm to befall the author through her life] to those who study it affront to the Torah.” (6:2) שי' ( righteous act, which could only have רייזמן ANSWER: The Beraita specifically QUESTION: What is meant with positive consequences. )יערות דבש ח"ב, דרוש ח'( ?”oi” — “woe“ The longest running English Shiur in Crown Heights--26 years and still going ANSWER: The Gemara (Sanhedrin PIRKEI AVOS SHIUR strong! 102a) says, “Berit kerutah lisefatayim” For Women and Girls Why is it very common when a derashah — “Hashem made a covenant with the — sermon — is being delivered that the 5:30-6 PM Halachos of Tefilla with Rabbi Michoel Seligson lips” — i.e. whatever is pronounced speaker concludes with the prayer for 6-7 PM Pirkei Avos with Different Speaker each week. with the lips, even insincerely, comes a speedy redemption and the coming to pass. 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They Love language. Party flowers. Commu- only fills a need in Crown Heights, but always do everything top quality.” nication. Ice Cream. Colored popcorn. is inspiring others to spread the revolu- “I come to Nightlife to learn in a laid- Wedding day. Money smart. Heartfelt tion in their own communities. back and hip atmosphere.” joy. Knife swallowing. Seeing stars. Balancing act. Tacos. Soul makeover. Though Nightlife has just concluded a “I was going to move to Flatbush, but Home-birthing. Getting organized. year that surpassed everyone’s expecta- Nightlife made me change my mind.” Controversial. Facial structure analysis. tions, things are getting even better. “Its indescribable, you have to just be Air hockey. Fruit shakes. For starters, the constantly-changing there.” lounge just introduced an air-hockey A colorful free-association of Nightlife and ping-pong table, as well as a “Make “I would describe Nightlife as a welcom- could go on and on, detailing the Music” corner, complete with bongos, ing, warm atmosphere. It’s a friendly extraordinary programming that is a guitar and a keyboard. place. It’s always entertaining, fun… electrifying the single-girls scene in and totally different!” Crown Heights. But perhaps one Night- Future Nightlife plans will attest to the “I come to Nightlife for fun times, life attendee summed it up best when programs ability to consistently provide tralala!” she said, “Nightlife? Good vibes.” surprising programs and infuse Crown Heights nights with engaging speakers, “I come to Nightlife to re-center myself, And that’s exactly what close to a music, good food and a meaningful, to connect with other girls, to learn and hundred girls celebrated last week, fun time. experience new things, and, of course, during a summer-kickoff party that for delicious suppers!” marked Nightlife’s one-year anniver- So, what’s Nightlife? “At Nightlife, I was stimulated to think sary and included a deejay, cocktails, about and do things that I would not karaoke and ice-cream bar that kept You can say it’s a creative outlet. Or have otherwise.” girls dancing and hanging out late into perhaps just the right place to come the night. A moving slideshow looked learn something new and challenge “Through Nightlife, I have realized back on a full year of Nightlife classes, your mind. You can call it a home away that it’s important to learn new things, workshops and events – a myriad of from home. You can think of it as a that we’re all going through similar such diverse nights that you have to place to come for a delicious dinner. Or things.” see to believe. perhaps just a place to hang out with “The food is always good, the speakers friends have great topics and you’re always Lecture highlights from the past year going to meet new people.” have featured speakers from Australia, But Nightlife in a nutshell? Canada, Israel and the US addressing “Before I came to Crown Heights, I topics such as astrology, ayan hara, fam- Well, it’s all about good vibes. All sum- thought it would be hard to live here, ily planning, finding our mission state- mer long. but Nightlife has shown me that Crown ment, romance in the Jewish marriage, Heights and its inhabitants really have challenged faith, self esteem and a host NIGHTLIFE Summer 2008 Sneak- a lot to offer.” of other often unaddressed topics.L ec- peek: “Thank you for not only talking about turers include Laibl Wolf, Aron Moss, dating and marriage. Shidduchim is a Yossi and , Rabbi Fun & Recreation nice topic, but it’s coming out of our Asher and Sara Esther Crispe, Devorah Bonfire, Kumsitz, & BBQ Nights ears! I appreciate the variety of stuff Halberstam, Rabbi Daniel Shonbuch, 17th Tammuz Break-Fast Dinner going on at Nightlife.” Rabbi Korn and many others. While Comedy Night Nightlife speakers come from a broad More Swimming! “Every week I am amazed again and range of backgrounds and specialties, Holistic Spa Night again at the topics, speakers and pro- they all open their lectures the same Hilarious Pantomime grams. They are always so on target, way - sharing how impressed they are Tisha B’Av Eicha & Video practical and actually of interest!” with Nightlife (both the concept and Open Mic “Nightlife is awesome. It’s good to get the lounge) and expressing wishes that and much more! out, socialize, relax, learn and feel happy. they had “something like this, back in The best part is that you can wear crocs my day.” Speakers and striped socks and a ratty preschool Chanale Canterman skirt! It’s a very non-judgmental, open, Nightlife has offered encounters with Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe chill atmosphere.” various sought after experts in yoga, Rabbi Korn 14 CROWN HEIGHTS Newspaper ~July 18, 2008 The Community Gambler

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Every made millions, and they are looking for loan to fix the kitchen, they would have 718-735-0230 businessman knows that without risk the same success. paid off their loan and put money away [email protected] it’s difficult to make a profit.A ddition- for savings. While it’s true that some people make www.ncfje.org ally, the drive to make money is quite money in the market, it’s generally In what has been brought to my atten- normal. NY Council on Problem Gambling those people who invest wisely rather tion as the newest form of gambling, 1-800-437-1611 Unfortunately, the gambling problem than those who are taking a gamble to there are rooms in Manhattan where www.nyproblemgambling.org has reached our communities, too. It’s get rich quick. respectable businessman meet in execu- one of those problems that were once tive boardrooms for games of cards. My grandfather often told me that when Signs and symptoms of problem viewed as “this doesn’t happen to us,” It is a high stake game and extremely he was looking to invest money in the gambling yet my staff andI meet with an average addictive. And though we’re talking stock market, he was told he works of two people each month that are deal- about successful business people and Gambling addiction is sometimes too hard for his money to jeopardize ing with a gambling problem. the action takes place at fancy, shining referred to as the “hidden illness” it with such a risky investment as the tables with powerful men in suits, it because there are no obvious physical People are willing to take the risk of stock market. is still gambling with all its negative signs or symptoms like there are in drug the gamble because the rush of the win In the Mishna and Gemora of Sanhedrin implications. or alcohol addiction. Problem gam- makes this seemingly innocuous habit 24b it states that mesacheik b’kuvya, blers typically deny or minimize the addictive. One win makes you feel you Ultimately, just like the alcoholic is not which is a gambler, is Possul L’eidus-- he problem. They also go to great lengths want to keep on trying. This is what necessarily always drunk, but rather cannot be a witness. Commentaries to hide their gambling. For example, keeps gambling casinos and the stock connected to his drink, the gambler is explain that it is because Gambling is problem gamblers often withdraw from market in business. not necessarily always financially dys- a form of Gezeila/thievery. their loved ones, sneak around, and lie functional. A person who takes foolish A gambler is someone takes risks, about where they’ve been and what A boy I know, who was actually too financial risk because he is looking for always hoping that his big break is just they’ve been up to. young to gamble, went to the race track the rush of the win is just as addicted around the corner. The slippery slope with an adult and decided to try his as the gambler at the table. Do I have a gambling problem? of gambling is quite attractive and like luck with the horses. Unfortunately, many other addictions, the gambling If we recognize that the odds are You may have a gambling problem if the first time he put down $10.00 he addiction doesn’t seem quite so sticky stacked against us and that investing you: won $300.00. This was the kiss of death when first approached. in something as unstable as stocks is for him. He was convinced that every • Neglect work or family to gamble a gamble, we are already ahead of the An additional problem is that since time he went to play it would be a win. • Gamble in secret game. Additionally, if we wouldn’t cover gambling at machines and tables get Days later, after he used up that money, • Lie about how much you gamble over the gamble with the legitimacy all the negative attention, the gamble and looking for that rush of the win, he • Feel compelled to keep upping your of calling it business, we can protect of the financial risk in the stock market found himself thinking about how he bets ourselves from greedy investments that somehow seems ‘kosher.’ could steal money and get away from • Feel remorse after gambling only lead to loss. school without anyone noticing so that • Gamble until you’ve spent your last However, unless someone invests in he could win again. The most important thing for us to dollar the market with a professional, put- realize is that if we recognize any of the • Gamble with money you need to ting money into a stock investment is There are two types of gambling addicts. signs of gambling in our behavior or pay bills an inadvisable risk. If a businessman One addict is a compulsive gambler. that of our loved ones, we should reach • Steal, borrow, or sell things to get wanted to buy a business for invest- He gambles away the milk and bread out for help – because it’s available. money for gambling ment, he wouldn’t buy it on one person’s money and can’t pay his utility bills. • Dream of the “big win” and what it recommendation; he would do intense He usually ends up stealing from will buy research of his own. Why is it that when everyone he knows in order to support Addiction Resource Guide • Gamble to escape worries to it comes to stocks, people are willing his addiction. 914-725-5151 • Gamble in order to solve financial to invest their hard earned money on www.addictionresourceguide.com A man recently sat in my office, almost problems or win back losses a solitary tip from an almost unknown in tears, and explained to me how his Gam Anon (For family members of • Celebrate by gambling ‘tipster’? dream of owning a house went down Gamblers) • While the warning signs of problem My brother-in-law told me that there the drain. 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And she www.jfsbuffalo.org/page3.html advances more than two million dollars collec- gambled their house away. • Lack of money, despite the same J.A.C.S. tively. A risk is a risk under any guise. income and expenses The other kind of gambler is a function- (212) 397-4197 • Unusual increase in credit card The ads for the stock market have a ing addict. He has money to spare, [email protected] - www.jacsweb.org activity disclaimer stating that people who uses gambling as his recreation, and he National Association of Addiction • Asking friends and family for invest in the stock market or in com- never spends more than he can afford. 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They budgeted • Unexplained cash, especially when www.casacolumbia.org/templates/ secondly, that investing in the market is a certain amount of money for their there are unpaid bills Home.aspx?articleid=287&zoneid=32 a gamble- with the possibility of losing trip and didn’t spend more than they Taken from: http://www.helpguide.org/ the entire investment. planned. As luck would have it, they NCFJE mental/gambling_addiction.htm won enough money to fix up their Rabbi Shea Hecht In a conventional business deal if you July 18, 2008 ~ crOWN heights Newspaper 15

A Tribute to my Zeidy

Rabbi Schneur Zalman Halevi Shagalov going on Mivtzah Teffilin with him on Sundays. Today, there are B"H chas- …The first thing that he explained is high person. He especially had a lot of trusted people, to secure their spiritual sidim who are still going to the same how a true Chassid of the Rebbe needs respect for Bubbi. When he and Bubbi and physical existence. Zalman was places for the past 39 years. to conduct himself before and after visited us, he always read and told us a only five years old at the time. His Gimmel Tamuz, and how, in reality, lot of Chassidic stories. mother was moser nefesh to, on her In 1968, when Jews were first permitted nothing in that field has changed at own, raise her children and instill in to leave Russia, R' Zalman was one of Zaidy taught us how to respect people. all. Zaidie explained how in Russia he them a proper Chassidic chinuch. the founders of F.R.E.E. -- an organi- He was always happy no matter what was a Chasssid of the Freidiker Rebbe, zation that caters to the broad range happened. He was strong with every- During World War II it was possible although he never saw him even once in of needs of Jewish refugees from the thing he did and thought. for the family to come together again his entire life. Despite this, everything Former Soviet Union. He was actively in Samarkand, where Zalman attended he did was to give the Rebbe nachas. --Zahava and Odela Shagalov devoted to working with them till the Tomchai Tmimim Yeshivah, under Even though he could not see the the last day of his life, when he made Zaidy had a lot of feelings for others the tutelage of the Gaon Rabbi Plot- Rebbe, he knew that the Rebbe saw him, a call to ensure that the preparations and had a lot of Ahavas kin. After the war the his actions, his thoughts, and especially for the weekly Shabbos Kiddush were Yisroel. Zaidy helped many opportunity to escape his troubles. It was because of this that in order. people especially from Rus- Russia was available EVERYTHING that he would do he sia. Zaidy always went to in the guise of Polish Throughout the years he was mekarev would first think, "What would the shul early in the morning. Refugees returning to many of our Russian brethren. He per- Rebbe think and how will the Rebbe Zaidy was always learning their country. Travel- sonally was responsible for thousands get nachas from me?" in his free time. At night and ing through Poland and of children and adults undergoing bris Zaidie went on to explain that for on Shabbos he would give Germany they arrived milah. He helped raise hundreds of many years in America we were almost a shiur. Zaidy was always in Paris where Reb Zal- thousands of dollars for the brissen. R' spoiled that we got to live with and happy and had a smile on his man was able to con- Zalman also labored to register hun- see our Rebbe on a daily basis. But, face. Zaidy & Bubby always tinue his studies in the dreds of children in Jewish schools. in reality, nothing has changed. First had guests on Shabbos and Lubavitcher Yeshivah His home was a , wel- and foremost, we are Chassidim of the Yom Tov even when they of Brunoy. He studied coming visitors all year round and Rebbe at all times and we always need didn't have a lot of food. and practiced shechita in Paris and especially on the Yomim Tovim. His to know this and act like this. Zaidie London. On Rosh Chodesh Elul 5717 --Fraidy Shagalov children recall giving up their beds explained how after Gimmel Tammuz (1957) he married his soul-mate Esther. for guests, when their father taught we can no longer see the Rebbe with our Michal was asked what she misses the In June 1959, they migrated to America them the importance and greatness physical eyes, but the Rebbe sees and most about him. She thought for a and settled in Crown Heights. There R' of the mitzvah of Hachnosas Orchim knows everything that we do and think moment before replying, "The way he Zalman supported his family and at the --hospitality to guests. and we need to act in accordance. loves me!" same time, with the encouragement and backing of his wife, devoted time to the R' Zalman also taught and involved -----Yossi Light -- Michal Ben-Shushan Rebbe's inyonim and mivtzoim. his children in the importance of the This past December I spent one week A brief biography mitzvah of Ahavas Yisroel. He involved Minyan was very important to R' Zal- with my grandparents; a week that his children in many of his good works. Rabbi Schneur Zalman Halevi Shagalov man. In 1960 there was no 7:00AM I will be forever grateful for. During If a young parent needed to be taken to was born in the year 5692 (1931) in daily minyan in 770. Together with my short stay, I was able to learn from the doctor, the Shagalov siblings would Homil to Rabbi Yitzchok Elchonon Rabbi S.Z. Butman z"l, the 7:00AM my Zaidy's kindness and dedication. baby sit the little children until their Halevi and Mariasha Shagalov. minyan was begun. Whenever there was a chance to do a father or the children's parent returned mitzvah Zaidy would run to do it. His Mesiros Nefesh was for R' Zalman a way In 1967 when the Rebbe spoke of home. If food or clothing were needed smile, kind words, and love for a fellow of life. In 1937 the communist regime Mivtzah Teffilin, R'Z alman was one of for families who were too embarrassed yid will always live on. arrested and executed his father for his the first to respond, helping to found the to go themselves to receive a public anti-government actions of teaching Tefillin campaign. He arranged for men donation, R' Zalman would stand in --Chaya Sara Shagalov Yiddishkiet to Jewish children, and for to go to various places, i.e. hospitals, line for them for as long as necessary. He Zaidy respected everyone and looked being a mohel and shochet. His mother old age homes, etc. to put on Teffilin did everything in a quiet way without for their good qualities. He was a very quickly dispersed the children to with other yidden. His children recall making a big fuss.

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When Silence is a Sin The Obligation to Protest & The Obligation to Settle the Entire Land of Israel

Chapter 4: Answers to Arguments cited Rabbi Schneur Zalman of ’s To them the Rebbe replied that when to be spilled.” statement that a body can only be con- it concerns ideas that are in conflict Published and copyright © by Sichos In There are also those who claim that they sidered healthy when all its constituent with this opinion, the same Rabbi does English know they are obligated to protest and organs are healthy. If one is missing not maintain that he must wait for a cry out. But since they have not been Rabbis From Outside Of Israel (G-d forbid), then the whole body and signal from the Holy Land, but acts officially approached (and even if they Must Also Issue A Ruling all its constituent organs are defective. immediately. Only when it involves would be asked, who knows if they will • To Publicize A Ruling Even Without Similarly, when a particular organ is not taking a positive step, such as a ruling be listened to...), why should they go Being Requested to do so From Israel functioning properly, the other organs on the integrity of the Land of Israel, out on a limb? • Not To Wait To Be Asked, But To Take must “complain” and “sound an alarm” does he suddenly allege that since he is the Initiative And Publicize The Law in order to bring this to attention. The in the Diaspora, he must not meddle in To this the Rebbe responded: Rebbe continues: Israeli affairs, claiming there are already In the wake of the Rebbe’s call to the In a matter of life and death, the law many capable Rabbis there. Rabbis to publicize a ruling, responses “I can do nothing about those who insist (as stated with regard to the Laws of were not long in coming. Many ques- on keeping quiet. But they themselves How can he possibly say that he cannot the Sabbath) is that “he who waits to tions and complaints were directed at know that to remain silent is a violation act without a directive from the land be asked is contemptible,” with all the the Rebbe. Here are a few to which the of the Code of Jewish Law, which states of Israel? We are dealing here with a connotations of that word. The reason Rebbe responded publicly: that when a Jew at one end of the world situation of, “You must not stand idly by is stated there: how could those who does something contrary to Jewish your brother’s blood.” This verse applies know the ruling wait to be asked? This Some Diaspora Rabbis argued that law, every Jew — no matter where he not only when your brother is in your is a case of life and death! According since they do not live in Israel, they is — must let it be known that this is home, but also when he is somewhere to the law, Rabbis are not allowed to should not meddle in affairs there. happening, and that this Jew is harming else — even far away — as long as he wait until they are approached, but The Rebbe responded that this argu- himself and the entire Jewish people, is in danger. Similarly in the present are obligated to effectively and broadly ment has no basis in the Torah, because thereby forcing the Divine Presence — situation: when someone hears that the publicize the ruling. By acting in this all Jews are one people. Every Jew, which follows the Jews wherever they Israeli government wants to surrender manner, everyone will know that the regardless of where he finds himself, is go — into exile.” land, a matter endangering the safety law is that even though it is the Sabbath, united with every Jew in the world (even of the Jewish people, he is obligated to we have to stand ready with all our There were those who justified not issu- with one who says he has no business fulfill the law, “You must not stand idly weapons (in order to prevent the loss ing a ruling by saying that they had not meddling in their affairs...). The Rebbe by when your brother’s blood is about of Jewish lives). received a directive from Israel to do so.

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UNITECH SOLAR COMPLETES FIRST SOLAR THERMAL PROJECT IN CROWN HEIGHTS

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But the steadfast trust in He Who delights Real World Usage in peace will ensure a true and just discharge of its obligations, and peace, Solar thermal technology can be imple- true, lasting peace, will be attained. mented wherever water needs to be Each evacuated tube consists of two The active use of solar thermal energy heated. Homes, nurseries, hospitals, Unfortunately, however, there have glass tubes made from extremely strong does not only contribute to saving money schools, or any campus environment been recent signs of a pro-isolationist borosilicate glass. The outer tube is but also helps lessen our dependence on where boilers are installed are prime sentiment in certain quarters. The transparent, allowing light rays to pass Arab oil, since the substitution of fossil candidates for implementation of our argument, and it is an appealing one, through with minimal reflection. energy sources reduces our need for oil unique commercial/industrial integra- is that the U.S. has enough problems and may very well help save lives too tion capabilities. By preheating the of its own without worrying about the The inner tube is coated with a special by reducing the funding of terrorism. water with super-efficient solar thermal rest of the world. Weary of being the selective coating (Al-N/Al) which fea- tubes, utility costs for running the world’s policeman, the wish to dissoci- tures excellent solar radiation absorp- Unitech Solar collectors are being boiler are reduced heavily as the water ate themselves from others’ troubles tion and minimal reflection properties. proven efficient and reliable over a long comes into the unit pre-heated. is strongly tempting, and a spirit of The top of the two tubes are fused lifetime. For the worldwide applica- self-interest dominates. Aside from together, and the air contained in the tions of solar collectors in the heating The Technology matters concerning its own security, space between the two layers of glass is system, solar air-conditioning plants, the argument goes, America should pumped out while exposing the tube to solar powered process heat, desalina- The vacuum tube solar collector with wash its hands of the rest of the world. high temperatures. This “evacuation” of tion plants and other applications, the heat pipe is a breakthrough in solar There will be enough time to concern the gasses forms a vacuum, which is an economic advantages go hand-in-hand technology. To achieve the highest ourselves with others when our own important factor in the performance of with the sense of responsibility for the efficiency, the absorber is sputtered affairs are in order. the evacuated tubes. environment and future generations. with an aluminum nitride selective coating, which transforms over 92% Torah, however, teaches us differently. Heat Pipe What The Rebbe Says About It of the incoming solar radiation into This is a land of vast potential, with heat. The heat pipe transfers the heat the means to benefit the entire world. The heat pipe is hollow with the space The Rebbe had advocated solar energy into the heating circuit via a copper We did not create the vast resources inside evacuated, much the same as the way back, and at the Yud Aleph Nissan condenser. In order to prevent any heat which made this country so wealthy solar tube. In this case insulation is not 5741 Farbrengen the Rebbe MHM said loss, the absorber and the heat pipe are and powerful; G-d gave them to us. the goal, but rather to alter the state of the following based on the Sichos In mounted in a highly stable vacuum glass And it is not G-d’s intention that they the liquid inside. Inside the heat pipe is English translation: tube, which ensures a good insulation should go to waste. In a sense we have a small quantity of purified water and and protection in the long term against no right to ignore the opportunities some special additives. At sea level water Today’s times are turbulent ones, corrosion and other environmental so graciously given to us, no right boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit, but if with the world wracked by chaos and influences. not to use our potential to its fullest. you climb to the top of a mountain, the instability. Country after country is in Ingratitude is a despicable thing; and boiling temperature will be less than the throes of revolution and civil war, The collector therefore combines a to isolate ourselves would brand us as 212 degrees Fahrenheit. This is due to and all over the globe mini-wars have high efficiency of the absorber with the difference in air pressure. erupted. No sooner does one crisis the advantages of durability and a long Continued on page 18 18 CROWN HEIGHTS Newspaper ~July 18, 2008 Tammuz Yahrzeiten

This week we continue with theY ahrzeiten of people who lived in our shechuna. We are also including the Yahrzeiten of Shluchim. In mentioning them we Solar can power individual homes as well as come to “v’Hachai yiten el Libo”. We learn lessons from their lives that we can Continued from page 17 giant factories. The United States has incorporate into our own. This column includes the Yahrzeiten of the 18th of been blessed with plentiful sunshine, Tamuz through the 22nd of Tamuz. The respective resting places of the individuals ingrates of the highest order, unmindful especially in the south, and it is no noted in this column near the holy , (unless otherwise specified). and unappreciative of the largesse so great technological feat to transport the freely bestowed upon this country. Yes, energy derived from it to other parts of Hatomim Reb Aharon, he was nifter at Men we have an obligation to others. But it the country. The entire United States, a young age in an accident in upstate 18th of Tamuz is also a privilege, a very great privilege, and indeed, other countries not so well New York in 1987. a global one, to utilize our influence to blessed with sunshine, can have their Horav Hachossid Hato- Horav Hachossid Hatomim Reb the utmost to correct the alarming state energy needs met with the solar energy mim Reb Tzemach Yerucham Halevi Levilev of instability and chaos, of growing produced in the southern United States. Halevi Gorowitz violence present today in the world, and The U.S.A. need but have the proper The son of Horav Hachossid Reb Chaim The son of Horav Hacho- ensure true and lasting peace. determination, brush aside all opposi- Halevi, he was nifter in 1973. ssid Reb Yitzchok Mas- tion, and very quickly solve its energy mid Halevi, he was a 21st of Tamuz But to maintain the power necessary problems. Then, no longer dependent mashgiach in Yeshivas for this most important task, the U.S. on foreign countries, it can utilize its Horav Hachossid Tomchei Tmimim in various cities in must remain independent of other G-d given assets to influence peoples Hatomim Reb Men- Russia and was exiled to Siberia for countries. A nation that is dependent around the world -- to be productive, achem Nochum his self-sacrifice in fulfilling Torah and on others for its energy needs, finds its G-d fearing citizens. Preger Mitzvos. He did the Previous Rebbe’s strength diminished and weakened. shlichus in his years in Cuba and was The son of Horav The crippling dependency on foreign This is a country which has traditionally mekushar to all the Rebbe’im with his Hachossid Reb Moshe energy sources, particularly oil, has been full of kindness and compassion entire Neshama. He was born in 1907 Yitzchok, he was among the distin- sometimes prevented the U.S. from to those less fortunate than itself. on the 12th of Nissan in Cherson and guished students of Yeshiva Tomchei following policies that are in accord The determination to continue in was nifter in 2001. Tmimim in Otwock and in the yeshiva’s with its ideals of justice. this admirable work lends urgency to 19th of Tamuz exile in Shanghai during World War the necessity of utilizing all possible II. He was a great Baal Chesed and But it need not be so. The U.S. does assets. We do this not for our own Horav Hachossid contributed with an open and broad have the resources, and this country, selfish, egocentric purposes; for G-d Hatomim Reb Men- hand to Torah and Chesed mosdos, to with G-d’s help, can be self-sufficient in has blessed this country richly, and it achem Mendel the needy, and especially to the Rebbe’s Alpern mosdos. He was nifter in 1981 (see our Heroes). The son of Horav Hachossid Reb Horav Hachossid Shabsi, he served as a Rav in Hatomim Reb the Chevra Shas Shul and Schneur Zalman the Shain Shul in Crown Halevi Shagalov Heights. Rabbi Alperin The son of Horav was popular for the many Hachossid Hato- shiurim that he deliv- mim Reb Yitz- ered over the course of chok Elchonon Halevi, he seventy years. He was was a member of the board nifter in 2004, and his of the FREE Organization resting place is on Har for Yidden who had arrived Hazeisim. from Russia and helped many Horav Hachossid Reb Mor- Yidden with making a Bris, and he dechai Klein was amongst the communal activists in Crown Heights. He was nifter in The son of Horav Hachossid RebY osef 2006. Tzvi, he was known as an accurate Baal Koreh and as a Baal Menagen, who 22nd of Tamuz energy. The problem lies elsewhere, in is our duty to use those riches to their knew many nigunim. He was nifter in the failure to utilize G-d’s gifts to their fullest good. Horav Hachossid Reb Mordechai the midst of his life in 2002. fullest. The realization that America’s Staiman wealth has always been G-d given must With the independence and power Habochur Hatmoim The son of Horav Hachossid Reb Shaul, inevitably lead to the realization that thus granted to it, the United States Yosef Yitzchok Katan he was mekushar to the Rebbe and G-d will not now leave this country can fulfill its role of bringing peace The son of, may he live and fulfilled the Rebbe’s directive to utilize unequipped to fulfill its great mission and stability to this sorely troubled be well, Horav Hachossid his creativity and (brilliant) talents to of bringing good and peace to the world. planet. Hatomim Reb Shmuel, write books, spreading Yiddishkeit. He The motto on this country’s currency he was nifter at a young was nifter in 2003. is “In G-d We Trust.” We need but live Starting with solar energy, the U.S.A. age in 1991, and his resting place is on up to it. must quickly as possible begin its Har Hazeisim. Women program of energy self-sufficiency.L et Mrs. Braindel Roitblatt There are various sources from which those who hinder the pursuit of peace HaBochur Hatomim Reb Sholom the U.S. can derive its energy needs. Oil take heed of this determination, and be Sofer The daughter of Horav Hachossid Reb and coal alone, if properly developed, warned that this country will not allow Yitzchok Noach Silver, her house was The son of RebY itzchok, he was a Baal would not only provide the U.S. with the havoc and chaos to continue. Just open to all, and she was mekarev Yidden Midos Tovos and loved everyone. Dur- all its energy needs, but other countries the knowledge that the U.S. is preparing to Torah and Mitzvos. She was nifter in ing his many years in Yeshiva Hadar as well. But due to opposition in certain to do so will contribute immeasurably the midst of her life in 1972. Hatorah, he was mekarev Yidden to quarters, it will take time to develop to the stilling of the madness and Yiddishkeit. He was nifter in the midst Dear Readers: these sources properly. And nuclear instability presently rampant. Then of his life in 1990. energy is potentially dangerous, as well speedily we will come to the time when Anyone who would like to have their relatives as facing vociferous opposition. all will be peace and plenty, in the final 20th of Tamuz mentioned in the yahrzeit column should redemption through our Righteous email the name, father’s name, date of the Habochur Hatomim There is, however, one energy source Redeemer. petira and some details to chp5768@gmail. Shmuel Chitrik which can be made available in a com. A picture may be included. More Information very short time. Solar energy is non- The son of, may he live and For more information please contact polluting, cheap, and inexhaustible. be well, Horav Hachossid Yossi Levilev at 718-778-1467 Already used in many countries, it July 18, 2008 ~ crOWN heights Newspaper 19 Rebbe Story the story of Yud Bais Tammuz The committee changed their tactics him; if that was not possible, they “When one tells a story about his Rebbe he connects to the deeds of the Rebbe” once again, however, when they dis- hoped to postpone the punishment to (Sichos 1941 pg. 68) covered that the G.P.U. in Leningrad buy themselves more time. And if G-d were determined to execute the Rebbe. forbid, the government refuses to delay (From the Book A day to Recall, A day To They decided to move the meeting to Nothing can be lost — and everything the Rebbe’s sentence, they would try Remember by Rabbi SB Avtzon) a different location, where influential gained — they concluded, if they would to convince the officials to allow the Jews from all walks of life — besides go directly to the higher authorities and Rebbe to travel on his own expense via the avowed communists, of course appeal for the Rebbe’s release. regular rail, instead of the usual prison Rescuing the Rebbe — participated. transport. The effort to rescue the Frierdiker On Motzoei Shabbos, they sent tele- Politically, the situation looked bleak. Rebbe began even before the Rebbe grams to President Kalinin, to Prime Once again, Mrs. Peshkova stepped England had sev­ered all diplomatic ties was officially arrested. As soon as the Minister Rykov and to the head of the in, pledging her sup­port. She will try with Russia, and the Soviet govern- Chassidim heard that the Rebbe had G.P.U. in Moscow. They also informed her utmost to help the Rebbe gain his ment warned its citizens of a possible these unwelcome visi­tors, it was clear Jewish community leaders throughout full freedom. war between the capitalist West, led that the immediate outcome was not Russia of the Rebbe’s arrest, and asked by Great Britain, against Russia. In going to be a pleasant one. They imme- them to petition the government for his The Rebbe was scheduled to travel Poland, the Russian diately began to contact influ­ential discharge. to his place of exile on the following ambassador had people and started to put together the Wednesday, the 29th of Sivan, two been assassinated; information that will clear the Rebbe Hashgocha Protis weeks after his arrest. That morning, another Soviet from all the trumped-up accusations directed them to Chassidim gathered at the prison gate, diplomat had been leveled against him. Mrs. Peshkova, the hoping to catch a glimpse of the Rebbe injured in Paris. head of the Rus- before he boarded the trans­port. The night of the fateful arrest, Rebbetzin sian Red Cross, Because of these Chaya Mushka, the Frierdiker Rebbe’s who was highly The prison officials always allowed incidents, and the second daughter was about to enter the respected by the family members to see their loved general political cli­ house with her future husband, Rabbi Soviet government. ones before being deported to their mate in Europe at Menachem Mendel Schneerson — the She wholeheartedly respective destinations. The Frierdiker the time, the Sovi- seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe. agreed to help them Rebbe’s family entered the prison, so ets became increas- in their efforts, and they, too, could speak to their beloved ingly intolerant of Although it was one o’clock in the was instrumental husband and father before his fateful foreigners. morning, she noticed that the lights in obtaining the journey. in her family’s apartment were all on, Rebbe’s release The Chassidim were and she immediately felt something from jail. Strangely enough, the Frierdiker Rebbe therefore hesitant was wrong. was not to be found amongst the waiting to use their con­ The committee did prisoners; Chassidim caught a glimpse nections with other countries to exert Turning to the Rebbe, she said, “I’ll not rest for a moment, knowing that of their Rebbe high up on the third pressure upon the Russian government. go upstairs alone. If everything is fine, they were racing against time. The floor. While it could be beneficial, it could I’ll call you, and you will come inside. threat of the death sen­tence hung over also work against them — with the However, if we have any “uninvited the Rebbe, and at any moment, the Confusion reigned: If the Rebbe was G.P.U. claiming that their foreign ties guests”, I’ll part the shade a little, as Rebbe could be executed. to join this transport of prisoners, why lend further “proof” that the Frierdiker a signal. You will realize that there is wasn’t he among them? Why was he Rebbe is a counter-revolutionary spy, indeed some sort of trouble, and you While the committee had decided still in his cell? trying to sabotage the Soviet Union will know what to do...” against enlisting help from outside of with help from abroad. Russia, concerned Jews from all over Mrs. Peshkova, meanwhile, was working A few minutes later, the shade moved the world individually began to ask the tirelessly behind the scenes. After much They thus decided that the safest slightly. The Rebbe understood that Soviet government to free the Rebbe. negotiation, Prime Minister Rykov approach was through a diplomatic there were G.P.U. officers in the Rebbe In addition, many enlisted their respec- agreed to telegraph the Leningrad network within their own Russian Rayatz’s home, searching for incrimi- tive governments to exert pressure on Prison to advise them that the Rebbe’s government, centered in Moscow. On nating evidence. Russia. sentence should be commuted. Thursday morning, the Rashag set out for the Russian capital, where he would The Rebbe ran to RabbiE liyahu Chaim With the help of Hashem, all these However, the word that leaked out from meet with powerful­ Jews in Moscow, Althaus’s house. Together they went to varied efforts even­tually bore fruit. Moscow was that the Rebbe was not to and decide upon a course of action. the apartment of Reb Chaim Lieber- Miraculously, the central government be freed; his exile was merely delayed man, the Frier­diker Rebbe’s personal in Moscow commuted the death sen- until that evening. Back at the prison Some of those present at the Leningrad secretary. There, they destroyed every tence to a ten-year exile in Solovki, a in Leningrad, the officials refused to meeting objected to this course of piece of paper that could be used against remote region in Russia. say a word. action. They were familiar with the the Rebbe Rayatz. The Rebbe and Rabbi ways of the secret police, and knew that Althaus then left with some important The euphoria over this news was great, The Rebbe’s family and friends tried the local G.P.U. would be infuriated if documents and manuscripts and gave and Chassidim everywhere rejoiced. to piece together what was to be the someone would go directly to the higher them to Reb Zalman Duchman for But their happiness was overshadowed Rebbe’s fate; they decided to prevail authorities, without going through their safekeeping. by the fact that the Rebbe was still not upon Mrs. Peshkova one last time. They own channels. free. A long, arduous exile was still were very pleasantly sur­prised — and They did this not a moment too soon; ahead of him, a nightmare from which caught off guard — when she informed The G.P.U. did not want any other immediately after the last shred of paper few people survived. A brutal, harsh them that the Rebbe would not have to branch of government to interfere was removed, a loud knock was heard environment, Solovki was so desolate go to Slovaki after all. with the handling of their suspects on the door. The G.P.U. had come to that no army officials would agree to and prisoners. They viewed this sort of search Reb Chaim’s home, but to no be stationed there. Instead, hardened Lulov was furious with this turn of intervention very suspiciously, and as a avail — every piece of evidence had criminals were given a few years off events. He was determined to see result, prisoners that would have been been destroyed! their sentence in exchange for being the Rebbe punished for his “crimes” unharmed, often “disappeared”. stationed as officers in Solovki. — despite government interference. Seven o’clock in the morning, promi- For the third time, he brought the The only option left, then, was to nent members of the Jewish community The rescue committee resolved to Rebbe into the infamous interrogation approach the G.P.U. located in Lenin- met in the Frierdiker Rebbe’s home, to continue their efforts to help the Rebbe room, where he hoped to extract some grad. This was to be done very carefully, see what can be done on the behalf of out of this predicament, as well. The incriminating information that would as it was well known that Messing, the the Rebbe. primary objective was to prevent the keep the Rebbe behind bars. head of the Leningrad branch, was a government from actually deporting rabid anti-Semite. 20 CROWN HEIGHTS Newspaper ~July 18, 2008 COMMUNITY REC CENTER OPEN

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