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Kfar Chabad Administration refers to the leadership body responsible for the management and development of Kfar Chabad, the central Chabad-Lubavitch village in Eretz HaKodesh (the Land of Israel). The administration oversees communal, spiritual, and logistical matters for the residents, who are primarily members of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement.
The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, maintained an active and guiding correspondence with the Kfar Chabad Administration. His letters reflect both practical advice and spiritual encouragement regarding the village’s growth, challenges, and communal responsibilities.
In a letter dated 22 MarCheshvan 5712, the Rebbe addresses the administration’s efforts to secure funding for a Shemitah Fund. He acknowledges their initiative in seeking support through Dr. Schwartz of the United Jewish Appeal and expresses surprise at the negative response received. The Rebbe informs them of an alternative: the Jewish Agency has established a Shemitah Fund and encourages the administration to approach the Agency directly, emphasizing the importance of prompt and persistent action in communal affairs. The tone is supportive, practical, and focused on overcoming obstacles for the benefit of the community.
In another letter, dated 3 Nissan 5712, the Rebbe expresses joy at the administration’s success in maintaining their presence and unity in Kfar Chabad. He urges them to expand the village by attracting more settlers, particularly young married couples and youth who may not be engaged in full-time Torah study but can benefit from and contribute to the Chabad environment. The Rebbe highlights the opportunity to select suitable candidates due to the prevailing housing shortage and blesses the administration with success in their sacred work. He frames their efforts as a continuation of the mission of his revered father-in-law, the previous Rebbe, in building the Chabad presence in Eretz HaKodesh.
The Rebbe’s correspondence with the Kfar Chabad Administration centers on themes of communal responsibility, perseverance in the face of challenges, and the spiritual and practical growth of the Chabad community in the Land of Israel. He provides concrete direction for engaging with external organizations, encourages strategic planning for community expansion, and consistently offers blessings for success. The tone is both fatherly and visionary, reflecting the Rebbe’s deep investment in the flourishing of Kfar Chabad as a model Chabad settlement.