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J4156Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Birthday

Official title

“Commemorating the Anniversary Celebration of the Birthday of the revered Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson”

Sponsor Jesse HamiltonSD-20
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution commemorates the Lubavitcher Rebbe's birthday, honors his educational impact, and designates "116 Days of Education."

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the global and cross-cultural impact. of Rabbi Schneerson’s work, emphasizing how his decades of leadership and establishment of over 1,500 Lubavitch Centers have shaped communities far beyond the Jewish world, affecting people of diverse backgrounds worldwide.

  2. Underscores the importance of education as a universal value,. not just a religious or cultural one, by dedicating a specific period (“116 Days of Education”) to honor and promote educational efforts inspired by the Rebbe’s philosophy—potentially influencing public discourse and local initiatives on education.

  3. Recognizes moral and ethical leadership as a foundation for societal progress,. using the Rebbe’s example to encourage greater acts of kindness, charity, and community involvement, which can resonate with broader audiences concerned about civic responsibility.

  4. Serves as a model for legislative commemoration of ethical and humanitarian contributions,. demonstrating how state bodies can acknowledge and promote the legacies of influential figures to inspire ongoing community service and interfaith understanding.

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Honor Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Birthday

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Jesse Hamilton

Senator · Senate District 20

Chair, Banks

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 4156 BY: Senator HAMILTON COMMEMORATING the Anniversary Celebration of the Birthday of the revered Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson WHEREAS, The true architects of society and community are those individuals whose faith… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 4156 BY: Senator HAMILTON COMMEMORATING the Anniversary Celebration of the Birthday of the revered Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson WHEREAS, The true architects of society and community are those individuals whose faith and unremitting commitment serve to sustain the spiritual and cultural values of life; the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson was surely such an individual; and WHEREAS, World Jewry is now celebrating the 116th birthday of the renowned and revered leader, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson; and WHEREAS, Serving over 44 years of dedicated leadership, Rabbi Schneerson established over 1,500 Lubavitch Centers, helping people of all walks of life throughout the world - from Australia to Africa, from Holland to Argentina, and from Moscow to Jerusalem; and WHEREAS, Rabbi Schneerson's educational activities throughout the globe have enriched and strengthened the religious, educational, cultural, moral and ethical fibers of all citizens of the world; and WHEREAS, He was a remarkable and holy man who inspired millions of Jews and non-Jews to greater dedication, loyalty and commitment in all matters "between man and G-d" and "between man and man"; and WHEREAS, Rabbi Schneerson proclaimed the Redemption was on its way and he called upon all citizens of the world to prepare with a personal commitment to increase all activities of goodness and kindness; and WHEREAS, A Memorial Reception will be held in the New York State Capitol on Monday, March 26, 2018, in tribute and remembrance of Rabbi Schneerson, the leading rabbi of his generation; and WHEREAS, This year, Friday, April 6, 2018, corresponding to 21 Nisan

5778 116th birthday, to Monday July 30, 2018, corresponding to 18 Av

5778 celebrated as "116 Days of Education," in tribute to the educational endeavors of this visionary leader and learned gentleman on behalf of all mankind; and WHEREAS, Throughout his purposeful journey of life, Rabbi Schneerson compiled, with dignity and… Show all

5778 celebrated as "116 Days of Education," in tribute to the educational endeavors of this visionary leader and learned gentleman on behalf of all mankind; and WHEREAS, Throughout his purposeful journey of life, Rabbi Schneerson compiled, with dignity and grace, decades filled with philanthropic causes, humanitarian effort and astute Judaic leadership, justly earning the devotion of his followers and the admiration and respect of his fellow man; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the traditional observance of the Anniversary of the Birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, upon the occasion of a Reception to be held in the New York State Capitol on Monday, April 2, 2018, and to recognize April 6, 2018 to July 31, 2018, as "116 Days of Education" in tribute to the educational endeavors of the beloved Rebbe; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Rabbi Shmuel M. Butman, Director of the Lubavitch Youth Organization.

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