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5713 [1952-53]
The call of the Mitzva of Hakhel: The education of Jewish children and support of Torah-true educational institutions.
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5727 [1966-67]
Particularly it is the duty of everyone who is a "king", a leader, in his circle to raise the voice of the Torah and Mitzvoth, forcefully and earnestly...
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5727 [1966-67]
Every year at this time the Jew is called upon to take account of all his thoughts, words and deeds during the outgoing year, in order to place them in one's inner "Holy Temple."
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5727 [1966-67]
The Rebbe appeals directly to children, encouraging them to hold regular Hakhel gatherings, particularly on Shabbat, and to take the lessons of Hakhel to heart.
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6th of Tishrei, 5734 [1973]
The mitzvah of Hakhel reminds us that wherever Jews are, and however dispersed they may be, each one remains an integral part of the Hakhel-people, the one people.
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5741 [1980-81]
Coming after the Shemitah year—when Jewish farmers leave the fields and study Torah—Hakhel is an opportunity to unite and gain inspiration for the six years of work that follow.
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5741 [1980-81]
We see from experience that a person can lift and carry a much larger load when carrying it together with another.
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Chol-hamo’ed Succos, 5741 [1980]
The Rebbe appeals directly to children, encouraging them to hold regular Hakhel gatherings, particularly on Shabbat, and to take the lessons of Hakhel to heart.
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Purim, 5741 [1981]
The Rebbe draws lessons from how Jerusalem celebrates Purim that coincides with Shabbat, seeing special relevance in the light of the unifying nature of the Hakhel year.
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5748 [1987-88]
A primary element of Hakhel in the Holy Temple was hearing (and learning) Torah from the king. Today, this is expressed in Jewish education, both for young people and those who were unable to learn when they were young.
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