The future of our Nation depends on our ability to instill in future generations the values that will help them write the next proud chapter of the American story—a dedication to knowledge and a sense of compassion for their fellow citizens. As we celebrate Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., we recommit to preparing our sons and daughters to thrive with principle and purpose in the 21st century.
Over the next decade, nearly half of all new jobs will require advanced training or a college degree. Ensuring our children meet this standard will take the collective commitment of parents, teachers, and communities coming together to instill a love of learning in our young people. By doing so, we can unlock every child’s potential and give them the chance to fulfill their dreams, while laying the foundation for our country’s continued prosperity.
Education alone, however, cannot fully prepare our children to stand at the helm of our Nation. In an increasingly interconnected world, America remains a beacon of hope for many across the globe because of our open hearts during times of extraordinary challenge and our dedication to our common humanity. We must nurture these traits in our children to ensure America continues to be a symbol of promise to the world.
On Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., we celebrate the example set by Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, who dedicated his life to improving education and fostering goodwill for all people. His legacy continues to inspire individuals to carry forward his effort to build a brighter future. Each year, Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A. reminds us of our obligation to create opportunities for a better tomorrow—life lessons we pass on to all our children.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 15, 2011, as “Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A.” I call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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wow. i guess all the lubavitchers really feel accomplished with this stupid letter….looney as usual.
I guess this is why moshiach has not come yet. Thank you Rabbi Macmad Obama
i guess the president wants more voters!
I’m betting that if the organization being lauded for worthy projects and beneficial effects on thousands of people would read “Degel Hatorah” rather than Chabad,you
would react otherwise
Toishav Hashchuna
I hope every Yid in America has learned the lesson we’re supposed to gain from Purim. Also, with Pesach approaching, let’s not forget…
שבכל דור ודור עומדים עלינו וכולו
חג כשר שמיח
The letter really says…NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim “yechi adonaynu moreinu v’rabaynu melech hamoshiach l’olam vo’ed”…but us simple folk (non lubavitchers) just can’t see it because its hidden from us.
This stinks of placement of a religious person above all religious persons. He is not a Martin Luther King, Jr. who ultimately paid a price for his message. What about Rabbi Schach Zt’L. What about Rabbi Avigdor Miller, Zt’L. What about the Chofetz Chaim and all the other major rabbis in history who I do profess have left alot of major contributions in education and sharing. Good idea for a holiday but we are not trying to make one particular person the cause. Lets spread the diligence and honor all great educational and sharing leaders in our history and make it a great day of celebration. There are indeed some among us who do not feel that the entire message of Rabbi Schneerson of blessed memory is completely the true Jewish Orthodox Message. So I do think that all honors can be dispersed evenly. Truly this makes me think of a congested campaign of the Lubavicher movement that is very loud so it gets to the president while major contributors are lesser in the eyes of history now. Give respect to all of our Great Rabbis.
@Lumdishe kup: Someone has to set the example on how to help our fellow man/woman no matter which religion or nation they are from.
im not Lubavitch, but Yes they should be proud….
Moderator, Comment #1 is completely uncalled for!
It makes me so glad to see the “Ahavas Yisorel” we have.
Mr. “Lumdishe Kup” You should appreciate this. Talmud torah may be K’neged Kulam BUT Derech Eretz is KODMA L’torah!!
What have you done for klall yisroel lately????
I sure hope the next time you are travelling and you need a place to daven/kosher food you find your nearest “Litvak House”‘!
I was pleasantly surprised to see that Pres. Obama has continued this tradition of his predecessors.
why does everybody hate lubavitch
Everyone Hates lubavitch for the simple reason that they are the most close minded sect of Judaism if you don’t learn Tanya or chassidus your a misnagid and someone who is not can’t possiblly really serving gd I know I come from them and ps the only impo person for the last 1000 yrs was the rebbes especially the present one
I wrote what I wrote because I for one am sick and tired of all these stupid publicity stunts. And Yes, I do daven without a minyan when Chabad is the only one out there on my vacation. And Yes, I do not drink wines outside of kedem NY which is has lubavitcher mashigichim or meat that was sold under Rubashkin. The Chabad movement long ago has left the fold and I often daven that these poor tinukus shenishbu should be zoche to teshuva shleima NOW !!!!
It all comes down to one word. JEALOUSY
Not everyone hates lubavitch. Its a stupid statement, and to the one that responded that everyone does is another ohev yisroel. Chabad is sincere enough to take what their Rebbes say seriously and their mission as yidden on this world.
Everyone knows that the Besht wrote that Moshiach will come when his teachings are spread out.Chabad instead of learning what the Besht wrote is actually trying to do something about it so Moshiach comes. That IS the point of yiddishkeit ultimately. To free the shechina from galus. And I pray they are successful. And to #7, no one stops u from celebrating your mashpias birthday and his impact on the world – yes, the world.
#12 funnyguy – I’m not sure if you’ll see this comment or not, but if you do, my question to you is whether you are asking about hating Lubavitch or hating Lubavitchers? There is a difference.
No-one should hate Lubavitchers. They are our brothers. The question becomes whether the messages that they profess are legitimate Torah values or not. If not, then their values prevent Yidden from truly attaching themselves to Hashem Yisborach and that creates a Chillul HaShem; in which case it is appropriate to hate their Derech. This is a long and complicated topic that is worthy of discussion for those that are seeking the truth. However, here is not the place.
In short, in my opinion, while there are attributes and actions typical of Chabad that TRULY deserve our praise and admiration, non-the-less, there does exist believes and actions amongst their members that are at best questionable and at worst possibly blasphemous. 🙁
Unfortunately, this problem has only gotten worse like an open wound since the Rebbe’s petira to the point that even amongst Lubavitchers themselves there is much friction between them as to what is the “TRUE” path and belief system of Chabad. For example, the case that happened a while back where some Chabadniks in Australia ate on T’sha B’Av claiming that it was correct to do so being that the Rebbe’s T’chiyas Hamesim and bringing in the Geula was immanent. It is true that the vast majority of Chabadniks came out strongly in condemnation of these “kooks”. Non-the-less, if the position of Lubavitch was clear there would never have been such a shameful event occurring. Certainly, such behavior would never happen today amongst any other branch of religious Jews.
This is why there is friction. I hope this helped answer your question.
As far as the Presidents letter, refer to my previous comment, #5.