Jews have a rich and sometimes painful history to recall and commemorate, but we always try to rebound from disaster and gain strength and knowledge from our worst situations. As we commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz, we are reminded yet again of how, with the ashes of the Holocaust still smoldering and the Jewish world in need of bold and visionary direction, one such man capable of lending guidance emerged. We celebrate the 65th Anniversary of The Rebbe’s ascendancy to the mantle of leadership. Thus began six and one-half decades during which the Rebbe orchestrated a global renaissance of Jewish life. Out of the ashes rose a pillar of wisdom and light.
On the anniversary of the time when my mentor accepted the position as head of Chabad, and subsequently became known as the most influential and modern rabbi, I would like to share this article which contains some of his incredible insights. It is, after all, his life and his philosophy which have enabled us to accomplish everything we have here. You may also read the full details of his life in the Joseph Telushkin book, The Rebbe. We love you, our dear community, and most of all our Chabad of Naples family.