Honor Lubavitcher Rebbe's Birthday

Assembly Resolution No. 266 BY: M. of A. Weprin 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 115th 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, April 3, 2017, in tribute and remembrance of Rabbi Schneerson, the leading rabbi of his generation; and WHEREAS, This year, Friday, April 7, 2017, corresponding to 11 Nissan, 5777, the Rebbe's 115th birthday, to Sunday July 30, 2017, corresponding to 7 Av, 5777, will be celebrated as "115 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 3, 2017, and to recognize April 7, 2017 to July 30, 2017, as "115 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.