On Monday, April 15, Assemblymember David Weprin sponsored a resolution to commemorate the anniversary celebration of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson’s 122nd birthday. The resolution calls for 122 days of education in honor of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, who served over 45 years of dedicated leadership.
Rabbi Shmuel Butman, the Executive Director of the Lubavitch Youth Organization, opened the Assembly session with an inspiring invocation and was also introduced on the Assembly floor. Rabbi Butman explained how we should all be giving of ourselves, even in the smallest of ways. He asked that everybody should put one dollar into the pushke he brought. Good deeds start small, and one good deed turns into another good deed. Many legislators added their dollars and joined in the spirit of giving.
Rabbi Schneerson established over 1,500 Lubavitch centers, helping people of all walks of life throughout the world. Rabbi Schneerson’s educational activities throughout the globe have enriched and strengthened the religious, educational, cultural, moral, and ethical fibers of all citizens of the world. He was a remarkable and holy man who inspired 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.
Rabbi Schneerson called upon all citizens of the world to prepare for the redemption by making a personal commitment to increase all activities of goodness and kindness. His birthday is commemorated on April 19, corresponding to the 11th day of Nisan.
“It’s a great pleasure to welcome Rabbi Shmuel Butman here to celebrate this momentous occasion and the passing of this resolution for the 122nd birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. We will dedicate 122 days of education in New York State,” said Assemblymember Weprin.
Assemblymember Weprin, Assemblymember Brian Cunnigham, and Senator Zellnor Myrie hosted a luncheon reception to celebrate the 122nd birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson.
