Make Hakhel Gatherings!

This year is a Hakhel year. Hakhel means literally "assembly." Immediately before and numerous times during the "Hakhel" year of 5748 (1987-8), the Lubavitcher Rebbe emphasized the importance of holding gatherings that would bring together and unite Jews. Men, women and even little children were charged with this commandment. Make a gathering for friends and family during this Hakhel year; all the better if you do it on a regular basis! Incorporate into the gathering the "three pillars upon which the world stands" - Torah study, prayer and charity. Share a thought from the Rebbe, say a prayer for the Redemption, and give charity, even a few coins, to a worthy cause.


In memory of Rabbi Gavriel and Rivka Holtzberg and the other kedoshim of Mumbai