Chen - Gershon

חן - גרשון

Gershon Chen (Community Leader and Torah Activist)

Gershon Chen is addressed in the Rebbe's correspondence as a respected community leader and Torah activist, recognized for his involvement in organizing communal gatherings and disseminating Torah teachings.

Correspondence with the Rebbe

The Lubavitcher Rebbe's letter to Gershon Chen (7 Tishrei, 5711) expresses appreciation for Chen's report regarding a gathering held on Chai Elul. The Rebbe emphasizes the importance of thoroughly documenting the discussions and negotiations that took place, reflecting his value for careful communal record-keeping. The Rebbe also entrusts Chen with the distribution of a newly published booklet for Shabbat Teshuvah and Yom Kippur, encouraging him to share it with the public in a manner befitting its sacred content. The tone of the letter is warm and supportive, with the Rebbe offering blessings for a good inscription and sealing in the Book of Life, success in Chen's holy work, and anticipation of hearing good news from his endeavors.

Shiurim in this topic
4369. Responding to the Event in Kfar Chabad and the Power of Influence תגובה לאירוע בכפר חב"ד וכוח ההשפעה
774. Chai Elul Gathering and Distributing New Publications כינוס ח"י אלול והפצת פרסומים חדשים
2100. Standing Firm Against Compromise in Torah Education עמידה חזקה נגד פשרות בחינוך תורני
2687. Chabad tradition is to study Sotah during Sefirah Not Shavuos. Chabad tradition is to study Sotah during Sefirah Not Shavuos.
2789. Haifa's Lack of Nusach Ari Shuls and Encouragement for Jewish Activity חסרון בתי כנסת נוסח אר"י בחיפה ועידוד לפעילות יהודית
2978. The Hidden Light of Creation in the Torah האור הגנוז של הבריאה בתורה
3231. The Importance of Teaching Practical Halachot in All Educational Institutions חשיבות לימוד הלכות מעשיות בכל מוסדות חינוך
7260. Nadav and Avihu in Torah Or, Shaar HaGilgulim, and Arizal נדב ואביהוא בתורה אור, שער הגלגולים, והאריז"ל
6412. Gam Zu LeTovah and a Deeper Meaning of Divine Goodness גם זו לטובה ומשמעות עמוקה יותר של טוב אלוקי
6956. Farbrengen of Yud-Beis–Yud-Gimmel Tammuz, Blessings for Success, and Sources in Chassidus התועדות י"ב–י"ג תמוז, ברכות להצלחה, ומקורות בחסידות
701. Maintaining Connection, Sharing Good News, and Clarifying Halachic Sources שמירת קשר, שיתוף בשורות טובות, והבהרת מקורות הלכתיים