Honor Lubavitcher Rebbe's Birthday

Senate Resolution No. 581 BY: Senator MYRIE COMMEMORATING the 123rd 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 such an individual; and WHEREAS, World Jewry is now celebrating the 123rd birthday of the renowned and revered leader of World Jewry, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson; and WHEREAS, Serving over 45 years of dedicated leadership, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson established over 6000 Chabad Houses and Lubavitch Centers around the globe, helping people of all walks of life throughout the world -- from Australia to Africa, from Holland to Argentina, and from Moscow to Mumbai; and WHEREAS, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson's educational activities throughout the globe have enriched and strengthened the religious, educational, cultural and ethical fibers of all citizens of the world, including the 7 Noahide Laws; and WHEREAS, The Rebbe was a remarkable and holy man who continues to inspire 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 Menachem M. Schneerson proclaimed that the Redemption is imminent and Moshiach is on The 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, Today, in the United States of America, the Chabad Lubavitch movement has institutions in every State of the Union; and WHEREAS, Globally, the Chabad Lubavitch movement operates over 6000 Lubavitch Centers in over 1,000 cities in 102 countries all over the world; and WHEREAS, During the last 85 years, since 1940, the Chabad Lubavitch movement has their World Headquarters in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, This year, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, corresponding to 11 Nissan, 5785, the Rebbe's 123rd birthday, through Saturday, August 9,

2025, corresponding to 15 Menachem Av, 5785, is celebrated as "123 Days of Education," in honor of the educational endeavors of the Rebbe's visionary leadership; and WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Rabbi Menachem M. 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 world leaders and people around the world; 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, and to recognize April 9, 2025, through August 9, 2025, as "123 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 the son of Rabbi Shmuel M. Butman, Director of the Lubavitch Youth Organization.