Namatzov - Avraham Sender

נעמצאוו - אברהם סענדער

Avraham Sender Namatzov (Chassid and Correspondent)

Avraham Sender Namatzov was a Chassid who corresponded with the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, notably providing the Rebbe with valuable historical information regarding students of the Lubavitch yeshivah, Tomchei Temimim, prior to 1910.

Correspondence with the Rebbe

The Rebbe expressed warm appreciation to Avraham Sender Namatzov for sending a detailed list of the temimim (students) who studied in Lubavitch until the year 5670 (1910). The Rebbe noted that he had been searching for such information for a long time and thanked Namatzov for fulfilling this need. The Rebbe further encouraged Namatzov to record, as precisely as possible, his own periods of study in Tomchei Temimim, as well as those of his acquaintances, to further enrich the historical record.

The Rebbe also responded positively to an insightful comment from Namatzov regarding a teaching of the Sages about quality and quantity, specifically the idea that the Holy One, blessed be He, appeased the moon by increasing its hosts. The Rebbe agreed with the observation, noting both distinctions and commonalities in such matters, and referenced Tosafos in Sukkah 8b as a source.

Guidance and Encouragement

In his letter, the Rebbe enclosed a general Chanukah letter and concluded with blessings for Namatzov's success in establishing fixed times for Torah study, emphasizing the importance of including regular study of Chassidus. The Rebbe took the opportunity to encourage Namatzov once again to make appropriate efforts to strengthen both his own and others' commitment to the study of Chassidus, reflecting the Rebbe's broader educational and spiritual priorities.

Shiurim in this topic
1357. Thanks for Student List, Study Schedules, and Insights on Quality and Quantity תודה על רשימת התלמידים, זמני לימוד, ותובנות על איכות וכמות
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2168. Awakening Words Always Have an Effect, Even if Hidden דברי התעוררות תמיד פועלים, אפילו אם נסתרים
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2837. One Good Deed Elevates the Entire World and All Nations מעשה טוב אחד מרומם את כל העולם ואת כל האומות
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2900. Staying Awake Spiritually During Times of Coldness להישאר ערים רוחנית בזמנים של קרירות
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2984. Noach and Avraham: Tzadik Status Across Generations נח ואברהם, מעמד צדיק בדורות שונים
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3032. Assistance in Youth and Old Age, Quoting the Baal Shem Tov and tzt"z עזרה בעת נעורים ובעת זקנה, ציטוט הבעל שם טוב והצ"צ
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4110. Chabad Nusach in Keter: Acharis Kiveraishis vs. Acharis Keraishis נוסח חב"ד בכתר: אחרית כבראשית מול אחרית כראשית
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