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Ari Nusach Synagogue of Albany Park, Chicago is a Jewish congregation located in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago. The synagogue is associated with the Nusach Ari liturgical tradition, and its members were recipients of correspondence and blessings from the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson.
The Rebbe addressed a letter to the worshippers of the Ari Nusach Synagogue of Albany Park in the days leading up to Pesach 5712 (1952). In this letter, he acknowledged with pleasure the receipt of their donation to the Maos Chittim (charity for Passover needs) fund, which was sent through Rabbi Avraham Hanzburg. The Rebbe expressed heartfelt blessings to all the donors, invoking that the Almighty should repay them manifold and grant them and their families a kosher and joyous festival.
The Rebbe emphasized that the mitzvah of charity, especially as it relates to Pesach, should not be limited to the holiday alone. He encouraged the congregation to remember the importance of giving charity throughout the year—not only financially, but also by dedicating time, effort, and by inspiring others to acts of kindness. The Rebbe further highlighted the spiritual dimension of charity, urging compassion for the soul as well as the body, and encouraging the teaching and encouragement of Torah and mitzvos to those in need.
The Rebbe’s letter is characterized by gratitude, encouragement, and spiritual guidance. He connects the specific act of supporting Maos Chittim to broader, year-round responsibilities of charity and communal care. The Rebbe draws on traditional sources to underscore the importance of both material and spiritual support for fellow Jews, and he blesses the entire congregation for their participation in these vital mitzvos.