Happy Birthday, Rebbe

Main Photo:
A newly released photo of the Rebbe photographed in the Rebbe’s study following the Farbrengen on Yud Alef Nissan, 5734-1974.
Released as a memento from the wedding of Zevi Krinsky and Debbie Uminer on 4 Nissan, 5785.
Photo by Mel Warshaw, Copyright Kehot Publication Society

Minhagim for Yud Alef Nissan:

*After Davening we begin to say the Rebbe’s new Kapittel, 124, in Tehillim.

Tehillim for the Rebbe’s new Kapitel 124:
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* We meditate on the “Hayom Yom” of today. This is a day for reflection and taking on Hachlotos Toivos, and it is appropriate to read additional details in Sefer Haminhogim p. 85.

On his birthday, one should spend time in seclusion. He should recall his experiences and think deeply into them. He should then repent and correct those (of his past deeds) that need correction and repentance. ~ Hayom Yom, 11 Nissan

One’s birthday is a time to reflect. As Chassidim, the Rebbe’s birthday is a time for us to reflect on our connection to him.

Throughout the years, the Rebbe would mark his own birthday by requesting from his followers to make new commitments in his merit. Whether it was opening a new Chabad House or resolving to lay Tefillin every day, the Rebbe’s birthday was always an opportunity for all of us to grow.

As we pray to be reunited with the Rebbe to yet celebrate 123 years since his birth, we look towards the Rebbe’s own words for guidance and inspiration as we mark this day.

Sign the Pan Kloli:
On the day of Yud Alef Nissan, a Pan Kloli, signed by all Chassidim will be presented at the Ohel. You can add your name and your mother’s name by visiting www.aguch.org/pankloli or by emailing [email protected] . The Pan will be read at 2 PM (EST).

Presented here is a beautiful collection of clips from 11 Nissan throughout the years.

Listen to two new Niggunim for the Rebbe’s new Kapitel

Ezreinu Besheim Hashem – By Yanki Marton

Niggun for Kapitel 124 – By Meir Sassonkin

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Approaching the Rebbe’s 123rd birthday, a group of Bochurim came together to express over 33 years of history, hope and emotions in a revived Nigun that the Rebbe heard and encouraged.
This Nigun to the words of Orech Yomim, by Reb Faitel Levin, is one of the Nigunim composed for that Yud Alef Nissan.

Reb Faitel sent a cassette of his Nigun to the Rebbe. It was later related by those present, that the Rebbe listened to the Nigun for a remarkably long time, showing strong signs of satisfaction and encouragement.

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Practical ways to celebrate Yud-Aleph Nissan

Join a Farbrengen:
The central farbrengen celebrating the Rebbe’s 123rd birthday will be held Tuesday night at the Rebbe’s Ohel, addressed by prominent Shluchim and Mashpi’im.
The farbrengen will broadcast live on Chabad.org/11nissan for the benefit of Chassidim around the world.

Learn the Rebbe’s new Kapitel:
Through the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, Kabbalah, and classic Torah commentaries in a class by Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin, Chabad of Brooklyn Heights, NY.

Studies have shown that with the help of a mnemonic device, it is easier to learn information by heart.
Young Shluchim from Los Angeles sing Kapitel 124 in honor of the Rebbe’s birthday, a project of Chabad of Malibu, CA.