This Shabbos marks 40 years since the Rebbe’s bakasha nafshis to use this Shabbos to prepare for Matan Torah by hosting unity events and farbrengens.

In an extraordinary nod to Torah values and their contribution to society, the White House has called upon American Jews to commemorate this Shabbos, dubbed “Shabbat 250”, as the launch of America’s 250 years, beginning next month.

To answer the call of shluchim and community leaders worldwide, the Moshiach Office at Merkos 302 has prepared resources in the spirit of “One Shabbos to bring Moshiach” (Yerushalmi Taanis 1:1) for use in communities this Shabbos.

“Seeing the Rebbe’s call for Jewish unity resonate on a national stage 40 years later is something special,” says Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky, Executive Director of Merkos 302. “Through the work of shluchim and Yidden around the world, let’s turn one Shabbos into a moment of real connection and preparation for the Geulah.”

The following resources are available for shluchim and Anash, offered in memory of Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky a”h, whose second yahrtzeit falls this week.

Please click the individual links for each resource:

1. The full Sicha of Bamidbar 5746 – Shabbos Achdus, Bakasha Nafshis
2. A “One Shabbat” Social Media Post and a “One Shabbat” editable Canva flyer
3. One Shabbos, Two Dimensions – A short class concept (about 15 minutes) on the “One Shabbat for Moshiach” theme, with mekoros. 
4. A song sheet of “Just One Shabbos“ from MBD, with full lyrics
5. The Day After Tomorrow – The Alef study short about the two stages of redemption, based on Shabbos morning davening. 
6. A Taste of Freedom – Expanded The Alef study short (originally released for 19 Kislev) about how Chassidus is a direct effect of the world’s proximity (late Friday afternoon) to redemption.

Disclaimer: The resources were hastily prepared to meet the immediate need; please forgive any mistakes or substandard presentation. We would like to thank the entire Moshiach Office at Merkos 302 team for pitching in to bring this together.

מוקדש לע״נ הרה״ח ר׳ משה יהודא ב״ר צבי יוסף ע״ה קאטלארסקי