‫ מל"ת רנא‬:‫ר"ח סיון שעור סה"מ‬
‫חודש סיון‬
Vol. X No. 9
‫לע"נ רחל לאה בת משה אליקים בריעה ע"ה‬
“All of Life’s Needs”
A
miracle performed for the Nasi of one's generation does
not resemble a miracle performed for a particular
individual, such as one's mentor or father; rather, quite
literally, it resembles a miracle performed for oneself. For the
bond between the Nasi and his contemporaries is not a bond
between two entities (and not even like the bond between
father and son). Rather, together they actually comprise one
body: all his contemporaries are the individual organs which
derive their nurture from the Nasi, who is the head.
To consider this concept more closely: In the context of the
life-force which the head supplies to the organs, it would be
inappropriate to say that in certain limited respects a
particular organ receives its vitality from the head and in other
respects its vitality is self-sufficient; rather, the entire vitality of
that organ derives from the head.
In the same way, in the context of the current of life-force
which flows from the Nasi to all his contemporaries, all of
life's needs receive their vitality and nurture from the Nasi.
We find an illustration of this in the generation of Moshe
Rabbeinu, who exclaimed, "Where can I obtain meat to give
to all these people?" Because of his sublime stature he was
unable to dwarf himself to match the spiritual task of securing
meat for the people, (even for the generation of the
wilderness, who were a generation of lofty perception). In
response to his complaint, G-d instructed him: "Assemble
before Me seventy of the elders of Israel..., and I will cause
some of the spirit which is upon you to emanate, and I will
grant it to them."
Now, why should it be necessary that the spiritual
provision of meat, which is beneath the level of Moshe, be
effected specifically through him? The explanation is that the
spiritual provision of any flow of benevolence can be elicited
only by means of Moshe, just as the vitality that animates all
the bodily organs can be provided only by means of the head.
The same is true of every generation, for "there is an
extension of Moshe in every generation." Moreover, "There is
no generation without someone like Moshe."
How much more does this apply in the generation of
Mashiach for, as is written in Tikkunei Zohar, Moshe will be
present in person. The above is true, then, of every generation
— that the downward flow of vitality in all areas of life is
secured specifically by means of the Nasi of that generation.
Excerpted from a Sicha of Yud Beis Tammuz, 5710
Free unedited translation
Boys
Rabbi Avremel and Malky Blesofsky, Berkeley Heights, NJ
Rabbi Mendy and Dinie Cohen, Sacramento, CA
Rabbi Yossi and Sarah Doba Glick, Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine
Rabbi Reuven and Gitty Goldstein, Cupertino, CA
Rabbi Lazer and Bassi Gurkow, London, Ontario
Rabbi Nochum and Leah Kurinsky, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Rabbi Shlomo and Channa Mayer, Charlottesville, VA
Rabbi Chaim and Devorah Leah Schmukler, Albuquerque, NM
Rabbi Moshe and Chana Wilansky, Portland, ME
Rabbi Mendy and Chanie Zaltzman, Toronto, Ontario
Girls
Rabbi Yochanon and Chana Fruma Baitelman, Tarzana , CA
Rabbi Leizer and Rivkie Barash, Hollywood, FL
Rabbi Zalmen and Miriam Gerber, Wynnewood, PA
Rabbi Nosson and Bassie Gurary, Simi Valley, CA
Rabbi Mendy and Esti Gutnick, W. Parkland, FL
Rabbi Aryeh Leib and Brocho Heintz, Utrecht, Netherland
Rabbi Yechiel Shlomo and Rochi Levitansky, Sumy, Ukraine
Rabbi Chaim and Dina Lieberman, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rabbi Yoel and Rivka Migdal, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Rabbi Chayim Eliyahu and Simi Mishulovin, Portland, OR
Rabbi Yisroel and Chani Stone, NY, NY
ENGAGEMENTS
Rabbi Naftali and Fayge Estulin, Los Angeles, CA
Daughter Shleema to Yossi Vogel, UK
Rabbi Yossi and Chana Zelda Gansburg, Toronto, Ontario
Son Levi to Rivky Galperin, NY
Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok and Shterna Polter, Acton, MA
Daughter Rivkie to Yanky Goldstein, NY
Rabbi Yitzchok and Zeesy Raskin, Burlington, VT
Rabbi Dovid and Elisheva Weitman, S. Paulo, Brazil
Daughter Rochel Leah Raskin to son Levi Weitman
Rabbi Menachem and Krainie Shusterman, Melbourne, Australia
Daughter Chana to Mendel Blau, NY
Rabbi Elimelech and Chaya Sara Silberberg, W. Bloomfield, MI
Daughter Laya to Shlomie Kleinman, NY
Rabbi Yosef and Sara Weingarten, Grand Rapids, MI
Rabbi Yossi and Lieba Baumgarten, Johannesburg, S. Africa
Son Schneur Weingarten to daughter Devorah Baumgarten
CONDOLENCES
To Mrs. Leah Friedman, Tzfas, Israel and Rabbi Leibel Raskin, Melbourne,
Australia, upon the loss of their mother Mrs. Bluma Raskin, ‫ע"ה‬
To Rabbi Noson Gurary, Buffalo, NY, Avremel Gurary, Buffalo, NY,
Moshe Gurary, Buffalo, NY, Esther Vilenkin, Brooklyn, N.Y, Devorah
Leah Sirota, Williamsville, NY, and Shterny Gurary, Buffalo, NY upon
the loss of their wife and mother, Mrs. Tzivya Miriam Gurary, ‫ע"ה‬
To Mrs. Shifra Goldstein, Madrid, Spain and Mrs. Malka Touger,
Jerusalem, Israel, upon the loss of their mother, Mrs. Hadassah
Greenberg, ‫ע"ה‬
‫המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים‬
The Rebbe wrote this in a correspondence to
Rabbi Yosef Flyer of Chicago in 5716:
‫ בודאי‬,‫במ"ש שלע"ע סניף הת"ת במקום החדש אינו מצליח‬
‫ שזה ישמש בסיס‬,‫ישתדלו ככל הדרוש בעריכת דעי קעמפ שם‬
‫והכנה טובה וקרובה לרכישת תלמידים לזמן לימודים‬
‫ ולדעתי ח"ו לחשוב ע"ד חיסול הסניף שם‬,‫הבע"ל‬
Regarding that which he wrote, that as of now
the new branch of Talmud Torah is not successful,
certainly they will do everything necessary to
establish a day camp. This will serve as a basis
and good preparation to acquire students for the
upcoming semester. And my opinion is to not
consider, ch”v, the removal of this branch.
Free unedited translation
“Be a part of something
Program: The event was
everlasting..”
was
the
planned for 2 p.m. on a
opening phrase on a
Sunday afternoon on the 2nd
Project Title: “Sefer Torah Launch and Luncheon
classic
and
elegant
of Iyar. The Rabbi’s address
Shlucha:
Mrs.
Chanie
Piekarski,
Del
Mar,
CA
brochure,
inviting
the
welcomed everyone and
Tel: 858-259-0909
community of Del Mar to a
stressed the significance of
Sefer Torah Launch and
this mitzvah.
As people
e-mail: [email protected]
luncheon.
committed
to
sponsor
Most often, communities mark the occasion of a
sections, they were honored with the writing of a
Siyum Sefer Torah with a celebration and parade.
letter, under the sofer’s direction.
However, it is commendable to initiate the writing
A tasteful buffet luncheon was available ½ hour
with a memorable event as well.
into the program, including sushie, mini bourekas,
Brochure: The tri-folded colored invitation on
meat knishes, egg rolls, fruit, petite fours and varied
cardstock, closed to a 4”x 5” size. Mostly in earthdrinks.
tones, the front illustrated a section of an open
Crafts for the children comprised decorating Aleph
children’s (invalid) sefer Torah. The brochure
Bais cookies and stamping cut outs of paper Torahs.
suggested that the community “connect with the
The program ran from 2- 4:30.
Torah” by sponsoring a part of this communal sefer
Certificates and Souvenirs: Donors were awarded
Torah that unites all Jews. The message conveyed that
beautiful certificates printed on scroll paper, as well as
just as even one missing letter renders the Torah
the feather pens they used, mounted separately.
incomplete, each Jew is a vital and essential part of the
Venue: The program was at the shul; the luncheon
Jewish nation. A list of possible dedications was
was set up outdoors, benefiting from the magnificent
included.
mountain-view, on this lovely May afternoon.
Treat Yourself! The Women’s Summer Seminary
Take advantage of this unique 4 day opportunity to experience an in depth learning experience with your
mikurovos. With the duel track program, one track focuses on those with a more basic background, who can
read Hebrew and have been to Chabad classes. The advanced track is geared to shluchos and those who have
studied through seminary.
The luxurious Montreal Torah Center is hosting the program in conjunction with The Shluchim Office/ Shluchos
Division from Sunday, July 16 (Tamuz 20)- Thursday, July 20 (Tamuz 24). Rabbi Moishe New, Mrs. Sara Raskin
and Mrs. Malka Touger are among the principal educators. The $325 includes food and texts. Hotel discounts
are available or, you can opt to make private arrangements. Discounts for Shluchos include $25 for each person
they bring. Visit www.shluchim.org/womenseminary or call 718-221-0500 and ask for Rivky.
Dedicated to:
The Gansbourg, Gniwisch and Weiss, families in honor of the engagement of
Shmully Weiss Los Angeles, CA to Rashi Gansbourg Montreal, Canada.