Leibov, Yisrael

ליבוב - ישראל

Yisrael Leibov — Communal activist

This summary is drawn from the Rebbe's letters to him (about 5719–5721, 1959–1961); I did not find a published biography.

What the letters show

Outreach. The Rebbe encouraged ongoing efforts to unite Jews and spread Chassidus, especially around Yud-Tes Kislev (IK 7088), taught that mitzvah campaigns such as distributing shmurah matzah have a profound impact (IK 7317), and supported expanding Chabad's reach, including offering suitable incentives to students (IK 8024).

Education and study. Involvement in pure Jewish education (chinuch al taharas hakodesh) should never come at the expense of one's own spiritual obligations (IK 7292). Learning Ein Yaakov between Mincha and Maariv is especially fitting (IK 7414).

Practical guidance. Guests should always be welcomed warmly, and improvements made with kindness (IK 6970). Before making halachic decisions about electricity on Shabbos in a new setting, consult qualified authorities (IK 6792).

Sources: the Rebbe's letters cited above.

Shiurim in this topic

6792. Electricity Use on Shabbat in Small Settlements and Machine Operation שימוש בחשמל בשבת במושבים קטנים ותפעול מכונות

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6970. Welcoming Tourists to Kfar Chabad and Publishing Chabad Educational Booklets קבלת תיירים בכפר חב"ד והוצאת חוברות חינוך חב"ד

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7088. On Uniting Hearts, Spreading Chassidus, and the Importance of Yud Tes Kislev על קירוב הלבבות, הפצת חסידות, וחשיבות י"ט כסלו

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7292. On Reducing Kaddish for Chinuch Activities and Support for Communal Projects על הפחתת אמירת קדיש עבור פעולות חינוך ותמיכה בפרויקטים קהילתיים

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7317. On Matzah Campaigns, Editing Pamphlets, and Boundless Torah Effort אודות מבצע מצה, עריכת חוברות, ומאמץ בלתי מוגבל בתורה

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7414. Learning Between Mincha and Maariv, Study of Ein Yaakov and Mishnayos לימוד בין מנחה למעריב, לימוד עין יעקב ולימוד משניות

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8024. Expanding Chabad Activities and Incentives for Workers הרחבת פעולות חב"ד ותמריצים לעובדים

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