Lubavitcher Rebbe; adapted by Eli Touger

יב - רַבִּי אֶלְעָזָר בֶּן שַׁמּוּעַ אוֹמֵר: יְהִי כְבוֹד תַּלְמִידְךָ חָבִיב עָלֶיךָ כְּשֶׁלָּךְ, וּכְבוֹד חֲבֵרְךָ כְּמוֹרָא רַבָּךְ, וּמוֹרָא רַבָּךְ, כְּמוֹרָא שָׁמָיִם. 12.Rabbi Elazar ben Shammua said: “Let the honor of your student be as dear to yo...

An Adaptation of the Talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe Shabbos Parshas Ki Seitzei, 5751 (August 24, 1990) Even before the currently closing Jewish year began, the Rebbe stated that this would be a year in which G‑d’s promise to His people would be fulfilled ...

Unity in Diversity Lag BaOmer is a day of rejoicing on which Jews celebrate their unity by gathering Jewish children together. Significantly, it is the yahrzeit (the anniversary of the passing) of the great Talmudic sage, Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, whose te...

By the Grace of G‑d 12 Shevat, 5739 February 9, 1979 Brooklyn, N.Y. President Jimmy Carter The White House Washington, D. C. Greeting and Blessing: In light of your gracious letter of September 18, l978, with reference to the resolution passed by Congress...

Since Communism’s collapse, the United States of America remains the world’s primary superpower. This is a tribute to our nation’s past, an affirmation of the values and principles that made our country great. It also points up our responsibility toward t...

Before G‑d gave the Torah to the Jewish people, He asked for guarantors. The nation offered several options — the Patriarchs Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Moses and the other prophets, but G‑d rejected them all. The people then volunteered: “Our children will...

Our founding fathers came to these shores fleeing religious persecution. They wanted to establish a society that would become a paradigm for all mankind. The last thing these refugees wanted is that the oppressed would become oppressors. And so, at the co...

Whenever a person receives a favor or gift, he should acknowledge the good he has received. The willingness to say “thank you” is a hallmark of maturity. In America, we have much to be thankful for. Our country has a high standard of living. We enjoy comf...

In the summer of 1995, the U.S. Congress authorized President Clinton to present the Rebbe with the Congressional Gold Medal, the nation’s highest civilian honor. Only about 100 such awards have been made in American history. Democrats and Republicans, li...