On 28 Sivan 5701 (1941) the Rebbe and Rebbetzin arrived in the United States, leaving the horrors of war-torn Europe. Their journey was arduous and fraught with challenges. Read an overview of the day from Derher’s new book, Our Days.
On 28 Sivan 5701 (1941) the Rebbe and Rebbetzin arrived in the United States, leaving the horrors of war-torn Europe.
Their journey was arduous and fraught with challenges. It began in Paris, from which they moved just before the Nazis advanced on the city. Their path included multiple stops, ultimately culminating in their departure from the port of Lisbon on the Portuguese liner S.S. Serpa Pinto, which brought them to the pier at Staten Island, New York.
The arrival of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin marked a turning point for the spread of Yiddishkeit and Chassidus in the “new world.” Under the Frierdiker Rebbe’s direction, the Rebbe took leadership of three central institutions: Machne Yisroel, Kehos, and Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch. This pivotal moment signaled the beginning of the final stage in preparing the world for the geulah.
Here is a PDF preview of the Chof Ches Sivan section of Derher’s new book, Our Days.
The book explores each date on the Chabad Calendar in story, meaning, and practice, coupled with beautiful pictures and comprehensive historical information.
The book is available to purchase at Derher.org/ourdays
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