A new book for children, titled “The Mikdash Movement,” explores the unique significance of Bais Rabbeinu, both during Golus and at the cusp of Geulah. Produced by the Tut Altz Kids at Merkos 302, this exploration comes to life through fun learning experiences.
Mendy slings his backpack over his shoulder, jogging down the bustling Eastern Parkway sidewalk. He glances up, a smile tugging at his lips. There it is, the familiar brick building where he davens every Shabbos—770. Today, though, a question nags at him. What makes this shul extra special from the myriads of others?
Miles away in a Chabad House, Rivka carefully packs her suitcase. Each passing second brings her closer to her annual trip to Crown Heights. She can’t wait to step inside 770 and daven alongside hundreds of others. Yet, there’s something that she wishes she would understand. What is it about 770 that draws visitors from every corner of the globe?
Enter The Mikdash Movement, a new book designed for Mendy, Rivka, and other children like them, by Tut Altz Kids at Merkos 302. Adapted from the sichah Beis Rabbeinu Shebibavel, A sichah edited and distributed by the Rebbe, it explores 770’s unique significance, both during Golus and at the cusp of Geulah, through engaging stories, fun learning, and interactive activities.
Based on the famous Sicha, The Mikdash Movement takes its readers on a journey through history and into the hidden powers of the Beis Hamikdash even after its most recent destruction, otherwise known as the Beis Rabbeinu in every era. Significantly, it tells of the current state of the Beis Rabbeinu, its centrality to Yiddishkeit today and its role in advancing Moshiach’s coming.
“Many of our curricula – for adults and kids alike – focus on living Moshiach-like even before he comes.” says Rabbi Shomie Naparstek, director of the Moshiach Office at Merkos 302. “This one is unique as it focuses on an already very tangible part of Lubavitch life, 770, and how we can view this special building in a Moshiach-like fashion.”
The 80-page full-color study book is available online in both hardcover and paperback versions. The target age is 8-12, although the content will be thoroughly enjoyed even by adults. The book is designed to be the perfect learning experience for home learning between parents and children, Avos Ubonim or similar setup, or extracurricular school project in anticipation for Tishrei.
“At Tut Altz Kids, our goal is to make Moshiach relevant and accessible to young Anash and beyond,” says Pessi Stolik, Tut Altz Kids curriculum director. “After the success of the Live with Geulah Now series, the adaptation of this sichah was the natural next step.”
Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky, Executive Director of Merkos 302, adds, “Operating our Mosad out of 770 provides us with many opportunities to host thousands of people a year and show them the nerve center of Chabad. We hope this content enhances the meaning of working, davening, and visiting this holy place, in an accessible and palpable way.”
Order The Mikdash Movement here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DG3YQSD1?ccs_id=47698450-73e6-4033-a528-7d0e73471b0d
Find out more at https://www.tutaltz.com/770
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