A personal request that costs no money
The Rebbe did not often share his private life and family affairs with the Chassidim, but on the few occasions he did, it is an honor and privilege for us to observe them according to the Rebbe’s wishes. One of those days is Chof Av.
“I feel a responsibility and a privilege to propose and ask that all learn from his teachings together and contribute to his memory (tzedoka) on this day; for he dedicated his life to spreading Yiddish among the Jews behind the Iron Curtain, which led to his imprisonment and exile, where he perished and is now buried. May his merit protect us among all the Jewish people, Shlita.” (Motzei Tisha beAv 5744)
The Rebbe did not often share his private life and family affairs with the Chassidim, but on the few occasions he did, we are honored and privileged to observe them according to the Rebbe’s wishes. One of these days is Chof Av, the day that HoRav Levi Yitzchok, the Rebbe’s father, left this world after suffering under the communist regime. The Rebbe personally requested that each of us use this day to learn from his father’s extraordinary self-sacrifice and unwavering commitment to Yiddish.
HoRav Levi Yitzchok is also known for his profound knowledge and ability to combine the most mystical concepts with simple understanding. The Rebbe saw it as his duty and responsibility to share with the world these teachings, many of which were written and taught under the most difficult conditions.
As Chassidim, we are privileged that the Rebbe has asked us to “help” him in the great mitzvah of honoring one’s father by studying these teachings, especially on his Yahrzeit.
To assist you in fulfilling the Rebbe’s personal wish, Vaad Or Vechom Hahiskashrus is pleased to provide you with several useful resources to help you learn from the Torah of HoRav Levi Yitzchok together with your family and community.
Click here to purchase seforim from the Torah of HoRav Levi Yitzchok.
Read articles about the story behind HoRav Levi Yitzchok’s Torah and its meaning.
Torah learning materials by HoRav Levi Yitzchok with English translations, explanations and lessons.
A collection of Kovzim and letters as well as Shiruim in the Torah by HoRav Levi Yitzchok in Hebrew.
Learn a Torah passage from the Rebbe’s father in less than 60 seconds with Rabbi Levi Garelik.
The full Chof Av resource page can be found at OrVechom.com/ChofAv
Shiurim on YouTube in the Torah of the Rebbe’s father from Or Vechom:
