Must watch: A newly released video tells the story of the Frierdiker Rebbe’s unwavering mesiras nefesh in the face of Soviet persecution, and how that legacy continues to this very day.
Even when faced with imprisonment and death, the Frierdiker Rebbe displayed unwavering dedication to authentic Yiddishe chinuch. Even as the Soviets were watching his every move, he continued to urge his chasidim to “seize mesirus nefesh,” telling them to “jump into the fire” and establish Jewish schools for children.
On Tuesday night, the 15th of Sivan, 1927, shortly after midnight, Yevsektsiya operatives, accompanied by armed police, broke into the Rebbe’s home. In the cover of darkness, the Rebbe was taken to the dreaded Spalerka prison, whose name alone instilled fear throughout the country.
Despite the brutal conditions and the constant threat of death, the Frierdiker Rebbe’s emunah and determination never wavered. His miraculous release on Yud Beis Tammuz not only symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, but also the liberation of Jewish education.
That legacy continues to this day. The Reshet Oholei Yosef Yitzchok network, which bears his holy name, continues to create a revolution of Yiddishe chinuch in Eretz Yisroel. Founded and nurtured by the Rebbe, the Reshet is a one-of-a-kind Chabad institution. In fact, it is best described as “the Rebbe’s Ministry of Education!”
Don’t miss a second of this incredible story. Watch the full video here.
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The magbis comes at a pivotal time for Jewish people in Eretz Yisrael. In the wake of the Oct. 7th massacres, more and more families are taking on essential Jewish traditions such as Shabbos candle-lighting, kiddush and keeping kosher. However, many state funded schools have completely removed Judaism from the curriculum. This makes The Reshet absolutely critical to Jewish continuity in Eretz Yisrael.
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