CHABAD-LUBAVITCH
WHAT THEY SAY
Rachel Kurtzman
President
Ronald Reagan
One shining example for people
of all faiths of what education
ought to be is that provided by
the Lubavitch movement, head-
ed by Rabbi Menachem Schneer-
son, a worldwide spiritual leader
who will celebrate his 80th bir-
thday on April 4, 1982. The
Lubavitcher Rebbe's work stands
as a reminder that knowledge is
an unworthy goal unless it is ac-
companied by moral and spiritual
wisdom and understanding. He
has provided a vivid example of
the eternal validity of the Seven
Noahide Laws, a moal code for all
of us regardless of religious faith.
May he go from strength to
strength.
Proclamation, April 1982
Governor
James J. Blanchard
The worldwide Lubavitch
movement, under the direction of
Rabbi Menachem Mendel
Schneerson, believes in and pro-
motes the historical tradition of
ethical values and principles
which are the basis of civilized
society and upon which our na-
tion was founded. These ethical
values and principles have been
the bedrock of society from the
dawn of civilization, when they
were known as the Seven
Noahide Laws. The movement
has spearheaded drives within
our state which have focused on
the need for educational pro-
grams to place greater emphasis
on fundamental human rights
and the obligations of justice and
morality — principles which are
the basis of any truly human
society.
Executive Declaration,
March 19, 1987
Seymour Joffe
I know that there are people in
the community with diverse
philosophical perspectives on
Lubavitch. But I leave philosophy
for others and talk from a prac-
tical down-to-earth point of view,
not based on what I have read or
what I have heard from others,
but on what I have seen with my
own eyes: The humanitarian
work of the nationwide network
of Lubavitch, their readiness to
help any and every Jewish child
of whatever background and
family, is utterly beyond compare'
With G-d's help and kindness,
I hope to celebrate my 100th bir-
thday, next July. At my stage of
life I can afford to say something
which is often difficult when one
is young.
I am not a Lubavitcher by
birth; my family in Europe was
not associated with that par-
ticular group. Nor am I a com-
plete follower of their lifestyle.
But I am extremely well-
acquainted with their work to
help Yiddishe neshomos ("Jewish
souls"), and that has led me to
the following conclusion: Some of
you may remember that I used to
do a lot of work for Israel Bonds,
and one of my favorite sayings
was that bonds supports the body
of Israel and keeps it strong.
Well, let me tell you what sup-
ports, strengthens and vitalizes
the sou/ of Israel; it is Lubavitch.
My maternal grandfather, Rab-
bi Mendel Leib Levine, was a
Lubavitcher. From my grand-
father I caught an enthusiasm for
learning, and a simple unasham-
ed love of our faith.
These have been traits of Jewry
since classic times. In the era of
Enlightenment, it has taken
special dedication to hold to
them. Chabad can inspire that
dedication. Therefore I honor the
movement.
Letter, September 20, 1967
Hon. Avern Cohn
The series of lectures in
Talmudic Law for lawyers and
judges organized by the
Lubavitch Foundation — is
outstanding. Already in its fourth
year, the lectures have brought a
numberof the country's promi-
nent Talmudic and legal scholars
to our city; it is a selfless service
by Chabad to the community, and
they deserve highest commenda-
tion for it.
The Late Irwin I. Cohn
A great man once said, "I like
people who like people." That's
why I like the Lubavitchers; they
are the life-blood that flows
through the veins of the Jewish
People. G-d bless 'em.
Jay Siefman
Our lifestyles may be worlds
apart, but our hearts for the
Jewish people are one. When you
understand the commitment of
Lubavitch to the community,
their dedication to helping the
less fortunate among us, and
their devotion to the preservation
of Judaism, then you will begin
to understand the need for the
Lubavitch movement and its im-
portance to the worldwide Jewish
Community.
LUBAVITCH
FOUNDATION
CONCERT AND DINNER
HONORING
NORMAN
ALLAN
FEATURING
MAESTRO
ITZHAK PERLMAN
WEDNESDAY, ELUL 22, 5747
(SEPTEMBER 16, 1987)
Elie Wiesel
Herman Wouk
early years in business, there still
was little or no opportunity for
Jewish observance or learning.
Who could ever have imagined
that I would "stumble. across"
Chabad and receive from them
the golden gift of Torah, vitaliz-
ed by the warmth of Hassidism.
lbday my wife and I enter a dif-
ferent, higher world every Friday
evening when we come into the
"Shabbat Apartment" which we
have rented near the Lubavitcher
Shul in Oak Park. We have
visited the Lubavitcher Rebbe in
New York. We have made trips to
Israel and rediscovered (in a
Tiberias cemetery) our family
roots — including the astounding
revelation that my grandfather in
Russia was a Lubavitcher hassid!
Burton Rosen, President,
Great Lakes Paper Co.
The Lubavitcher Rebbe always
has ideas; he is the best "ideas
man" for this generation .. .
The emissaries of the Lubavit-
cher Rebbe have "marching
orders." They are told to go to
"Grand Rapids," so they can go to
Grand Rapids. They don't know
anyone there at all; they know
only that the Rebbe has sent
them. Suddenly, out of the blue,
a Chabad House arises; first a
few people, then more, then even
more, then the entire communi-
ty gets involved.
AT THE AUDITORIUM,
Dr. Jerome Kasle
I have been active in Com-
munal organizations for as long
as I can remember — in Federa-
tion, in Israel Bonds, in my
Synagogue . . . etc.
I was therefore able to keenly
appreciate the phenomenal con-
tribution that Chabad makes to
small communities such as ours.
Later, I had the good fortune to
become acquainted with the ac-
complishments of Lubavitch
around the globe. Today, I am
ready to tell the world,
"Lubavitch is the most important
organization in existence — bar
none — for spreading Yid-
dishkeit!" Dr. Jerome Kasle
1987 Flint Campaign
Chairman, U.J.A.
Paul Magy
"Intellectual," "Inspirational,",
"Articulate," and "Caring."
That's how I describe my friends
and teachers among the men and
women of Chabad.
With a young family, I hope and
pray for a bright and positive
future for-world Jewry in general,
the State &Israel, and our own
Jewish community in particular.
I believe we must work for such
a future and so does Lubavitch.
Burton Rosen
I was raised in a semi-rural
community in one of two Jewish
families in Roseville, Michigan,
with zero Jewish education.
Through high school, and my
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G-d's Book of Life for a happy,
healthy and successful new year.
Rabbi C. Bergstein
Rabbi S. Druk
Rabbi A. Goldstein
Rabbi B. Gottlieb
Rabbi Y. Gourarie
Rabbi Y. Kagan
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Rabbi Y. Mann
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Rabbi Y. Polter
Rabbi R Shemtov
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