12 Tishrei 5750

1. The Rebbe Maharash’s Yahrzeit falls on the 13th of Tishrei, while the Yahrzeit of his father, the Tzemach Tzedek, falls on the 13th of Nissan. Since 13 is the numerical equivalent of the Hebrew word אחד, “one,” Chassidim described the above phenomenon ...

Each Rebbe encompasses every Jew of his generation, but each also has a unique focus. We find many stories of the Rebbe Maharash’s unique accomplishments in bringing wayward souls back to G-d, and his ability to transform a Jew into a full-fledged Baal Te...