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‫שבט תשע“ב‬ Shvat 5772

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‫בס“ד‬ ‫שנה ה גליו ג‬ Vol. 5 Issue 3

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The Chayolei Hamelech Monthly Newsle er A project of the CCH Keep-in-Touch ini a ve, powered by the Chayolei Hamelech main office. This newsle!er is published to help campers and staff of Chayolei Hamelech to relive their best summer ever and to assist them in soothing their pain of being away from camp during the year. The content included inside is for the eyes of Chayolei staff and campers exclusively. No responsibility is taken for those who were not present there and dare to read this publica on.

The CCH Newsle er Editorial Commi ee Manager-in-chief: Fussa on Editor-in-chief: Shmoozel Leemanov Contribu ng editors: BomBom and Co. The Rat The Tzfa Graphics: SELDOS Photos: Lishnarino and others Proofreading: Father of CCH

Dear campers,

what happened, he stayed there with the Yidden, and Regarding Yud Shvat, there he will only go into Eretz is one main Nekudah that Yisroel when the Dor we see throughout the years Hamidbar goes in. of the Nesius: the Rebbe demanded from us to make Since the Rebbe is our a Dira Betachtonim. This is Moshe (because in every done with the help of and generation there is a Moshe) through being Mekushar to and we are in Golus, it is the Nossi Hador (Rayoh the same Matsav right now Mehemnah) who will take - the Rebbe is in Golus with us to the Geulah. us. Not because he is forced to, he is able to go right The Rebbe spoke about this ahead to the Geulah, since in the first Maamar of the he was holding at that stage Nesius. before he started! Rather he On this note, regarding cares about us, therefore he Moshe Rabeinu there is a stayed behind with us, and Medrash which brings out will never leave his how Moshe due to his Chassidim alone even for a greatness could have gone moment. into Eretz Yisroel. With this in mind, after However, Hashem said to thinking through it even for him “you took the Yidden a moment, this should out of Mitzraim and you left trigger an instant reaction them stranded in the by us, to make sure that this Midbar!? You should stay Yud Shvat we will already with them in the Midbar be long out of Golus until you can go out Farbrenging with the together with them”. That is Rebbe.

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You know what it’s called? You know what? It’s cold!

had no teeth, I could be the Zaidy in every camp play!

That’s until I saw the camp video! It was so heartwarming!

I also didn’t listen to my doctor when he told me that I should stop imagining so much.

My doctor said that I would catch a hot if I kept on watching the camp video. That’s the only time I didn’t listen to what my doctor told me… Except for the time when the doctor told me to brush my teeth or else all my teeth would fall out… That’s exactly what I want! Just imagine if I

Imagine if I would stop imagining! I don’t want to imagine what’s going to happen. On second thought, that would be nice, because instead of imagining I was in camp all day, I will actually have to be there. Bottom line: listen to your doctor/ATM!

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A few weeks ago my cousin gave birth to a beautiful newborn boy (or as beautiful as a newborn could be) Anyway, It was an awesome Bris (and by that I mean the food was great) but one thing I couldn't stop thinking about from when I heard the long bearded man shout out "Kvatar" was 'Hey, the Mohel! Remember Zushe Der Mohel?' I was so, so very excited to remember our most-awesome survival director someone had to remind me to be quiet in the middle of the baby naming as without even realizing it I had started "Aibidoo la Aibidoo". (By the way, I kind of realized I was singing it when I heard someone in the far end of the Shul repeating after me.) As I was sitting by the Seudahs Mitzva and quietly (or really not so quietly) tapping the table twice followed by clapping once, one of

our dear counselors, who asked not to be mentioned by name, came over to me and whispered "now do it with your nose". As I sat and unsuccessfully tried to move my nose in different directions, I thought that although he doesn't really speak or understand English and my Hebrew is as good as my nose moving abilities, I should really interview good olâ€™ Zushe! For two weeks I tried to track him down. I looked in Eretz Yisroel and spoke to some chief army advisors, they said they had not heard from him in months. I traveled to Nepal and other middle eastern countries (Yes, I know I'm very dedicated to my job) and still no luck. Further down in Africa where I figured he might try his surviving methods - people couldn't even pronounce his name. I then bought a flight to Australia (Now the Newsletter Editor-in-Chief might

Shvat Edition understand why it took me so long to send in my article) Although the people there were friendly and had the most amazing sounding accents, they were pretty much useless in my search. Next I went to Russia and although I didn't find Zushe Der Mohel, I found cheap Lechaim, made a Farbrengen and ended up sounding like Zushe and singing all his rants. Next I went to central Europe and made lots of money selling deodorants and stuff. My travel agent suggested I go to England, but I decided even he wouldn't try to survive the people there and so finally, a bit depressed, I came back to the States and more importantly to The Shechunah. As the deadline to send in articles was nearing, I realized I hadn't even thought about South America and with the jungles and

what-not there, what was I thinking?!? Sure enough in the bottom of the continent and the bottom of the world I landed in Argentina. The taxi driver at the airport knew exactly who I was talking about and told me something in Spanish that I didn't understand but decided it meant "everyone here loves that man". Anyway, he drove me to a city called Buenos Aires and there I found Zushe. After many hugs, a sword fight, a soccer game, a falafel eating contest (which I came in second) we sat down and I recorded our interview. It was longish, funnyish and I hardly understood a word. But I'll write it down and you'll be able to read the awesome interview with dear Survival Director (SDLGTLGTLZDMZNS) Zushe 'Der Mohel' Naymark. Interview in part 2 next month. See you then...

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The Chayolei monthly crossword puzzle In case you s ll donâ€™t know how to play, even though this is the third crossword this year... You have to ďŹ ll in the white boxes with English le!ers. The hints on the right (Shmah hand) tell you which words to put in on the le6.

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DOWN 1. On Friday there is bedside _________ 3. The highest flag in the Six Flags logo is ______ 5. The Chayolei weekly newsletter is called the _________ 9. Zushe Der Mohel he _____ you! 10. There are no sharks going down the Chayolei _____

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This is the Pshat of last month: The editor of last newsle!er sugges ng: Instead of wri ng “inside this issue” on the cover inside this Chayolei issue, what’s the issue with wri ng instead “what’s the issue” on the cover inside this Chayolei issue?

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Find the differences

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The editors of the Chayolei monthly newsletter would like to wish a hearty

Mazel Tov To our devoted former head counselor, judge and beloved Chayolei family member

Mendy Friedman On the occasion of his engagement AND To our devoted former learning director and beloved Chayolei family member

Menachem Benarouss On the occasion of his engagement AND To our devoted former head counselor and beloved Chayolei family member

Yossi Greenberg On the occasion of his engagement AND To our devoted former counselor, survival and night activity director, and beloved Chayolei family member

Zalmy Raksin On the occasion of his engagement

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Scavenger hunt How many circles are there around “Find the diﬀerences” on page 10? Answer in next issue. Answer to last months scavenger hunt: Anyway so can a bath

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Reb Yehuda Schwartz, a Chabad Chassid in France, was a truck driver for a meat importing firm in Paris, owned by Daniel Amram, a fellow Chabad Chassid. One day, he was driving a large truck that his boss had just bought second-hand from a well-known used car company. Reb Yehuda sensed something was wrong as soon as he began the trip; the brakes and steering wheel seemed to be unusually stiff. He dismissed his fears, however, telling himself that it was probably because the truck had been refurbished before the sale. Near the end of the day, he was riding on a bridge high above a river, at about 50 miles per hour. As he approached a traffic light, he began to brake, but when he pushed on the pedal it just sank limply to the floor and stayed there. He had no brakes! There were cars in front of him. He tried downshifting, but he was going downhill too fast. In a second he would plow into the car in front of him. To the left was oncoming traffic; there was no time to lose. He had to act fast to avoid a disaster. Reb Yehuda grabbed the steering wheel, yelled “Shema Yisroel” and, at the last moment, turned the truck sharply to the right. The truck swerved crazily and shook, hit the curb and flew into the air. Yehuda’s seat belt held him down, but he bounced wildly as the truck plowed through the railing and arched over the water. In a second he would plunge into the cold, murky current far below -- he could almost feel the impact.

But the truck didn't fall; it just hovered in mid-air, and remained that way until help arrived. The next day, all the newspapers in France carried the picture of his truck, balanced like a seesaw on the edge of the bridge, halfway through the railing over the water. It was a miracle, but an expensive one. The city of Paris presented the truck owner, Daniel Amram, with the bill. Damages to the bridge were over ten thousand dollars, the towing was another thousand and the traffic ticket another thousand -- not counting the damages to the truck. Daniel was used to miracles and was thankful for this one too -- but now he was angry. That used-car dealer had signed and sworn that the truck was in perfect working order. Daniel took him to court. A week later, Daniel appeared in court for the pre-trial hearing accompanied by his lawyer. It wouldn't be an easy case. He would have to prove that the brakes were faulty when they bought the truck, but he was ready for a fight. The defendant entered the courtroom alone – an elderly, well-dressed gentile. He glanced at Amram as the charges were read. To everyone's surprise, after hearing the charges, the old man turned to the judge and announced that, because he saw the opponents were Chassidic Jews, he agreed to pay all damages, including the fine. Daniel was amazed; he had never expected

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such an outcome. The judge and police were In fact, the only way some of us, me included, so surprised and impressed that they could make ends meet was by going into the cancelled the fine on the spot. The case was country early every Monday morning and buying baskets of produce that we would sell dismissed. As everyone was leaving the courtroom, the wholesale to the vendors for market day. But it gentile walked over to Daniel and said that he meant we had to miss the Monday lecture, would be willing to have the truck towed to his garage, some three hours away, and fixed at his expense as well. He even offered to pick up Yehuda the driver to return the truck after

which was the main lecture of the week.

“The first time your Rabbi Schneerson saw that we were missing class, he took notes for us in great detail and gave them to us when we returned. It was very kind and thoughtful of the repairs were finished. Daniel could not believe his ears. Afraid that him. In fact, if it weren't for him none of us the fellow might change his mind, he just would have passed. smiled, shook the man's hand, and said “thank “At the end of the semester, the final test was so difficult that the professor announced that you” over and over again. Three weeks later the old man returned to he would give us five hours to finish instead of Paris and picked up Yehuda. About an hour the usual three. We were all surprised when into the ride back to the garage, the car your Rabbi gathered all his papers after a half salesman turned to him and asked, “You are a an hour, put them in the envelope and handed follower of Lubavitch, aren't you? And so is them in. “Everyone was watching. The professor must your boss, Mr. Amram. Correct?” have figured that he didn't know the answers Reb Yehuda answered affirmatively. so he pulled out the papers and had a look. “So I thought! Well, how is your great Rabbi When he saw they had all been filled out he Schneerson? I hope he is well. laughed aloud and said in disbelief to the “Ahh! I see you are surprised. Well, it so Rabbi before the entire class, ‘What, were you happens that I know your Rabbi very well. You cheating or is this some sort of magic?’ see, during the war things were terrible here in “The Rebbe just looked at him, did not say a France. But I decided that I wouldn't succumb word and left the room. to the insanity and I enrolled in the Sorbonne “You can imagine how amazed everyone was to study mathematics. when the tests were checked and it was “It was there that I got to know your Rabbi, discovered that the Rebbe had answered who was in my class. He was truly a different everything correctly. type of human being. Besides being very polite and charming, he was incredibly “It was the talk of the university. The professor apologized to him and asked if he could intelligent. He didn't speak much, but when he spoke, everyone listened. And the most please explain how it was humanly possible for incredible thing was that he never seemed to him to finish the exam so quickly and listen in class or even look at the lecturer; he accurately. was always reading some Hebrew book that “I'll never forget the Rebbe's answer. He said, was on his lap, but he always knew the ‘The Jewish people have a book of wisdom called the Talmud. One who learns it properly answers. “The classes were very difficult, but in those can understand all answers to the test.’” terrible times our financial situation was worse.

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‫יו“ד שבט תשנ“ג‬ ‫יו קבלת המלכות‬ Understanding the greatness of this special day requires an introduc on. As a ma!er of fact, it’s not just an introduc on; it’s our history; the history of Dor Hashviee; the history of every Chossid living in our genera on – the genera on of the Geulah. Our genera on begins when the Rebbe takes on the Nessius on Yud Shvat, 5711. The Rebbe says the famous Maamar of "Basi Legani", where He outlines the goal of our genera on. Our Avoida, being the seventh genera on in line from the Alter Rebbe, is to bring down the Shechina into the world, comple ng a dwelling place for Hashem in this physical world. From the years 5741-2 onwards, the Rebbe begins speaking constantly about Moshiach’s immediate arrival. Chassidim receive the feeling that Moshiach isn’t just something which was going to happen, it’s something happening now! In the years 5751-2 the Rebbe demands from Chassidim to publicize to the world at large about Moshiach’s coming. Chassidim come out with slogans such as “Moshiach is on his way” and “Get ready to greet Moshiach”.

Chassidim quickly realize what the Rebbe is referring to. The me has come to let everyone know who the Rebbe really is. The Rebbe is Moshiach, and we are not going to keep this informa on to ourselves, we’re going to let the world know about it. Within weeks, all the newspapers are talking about it; it’s the talk all over town; a massive sign is put up over Kingston Ave.; news sta ons start ﬂocking into Crown Heights to pass the message onto the world. Naturally, all good things have opposi on. Some people felt that this method “isn’t healthy for Chabad”, “it will ruin our connec ons to the outside world”, “the world isn’t ready for it” etc. But, the Rebbe approves the spreading of His being Moshiach. Imagine! The Rebbe giving approval to what Chassidim have desired all the years – le1ng the world know who Moshiach is! This approval increased the eﬀorts, and the slogans quickly changed to “Welcome Moshiach” with the Rebbe’s picture on it.

Chof Zayin Adar 5752. The Rebbe suﬀers [to our eyes] a stroke, limi ng His movement and ability to The Rebbe instructs Chassidim to publicize the speak. Chassidim aren’t deterred, and the message of Moshiach’s arrival as a prophecy (!) “to Moshiach Campaign con nues in full force, with all the people of the genera on”, and to let the the Rebbe nodding his head as a sign of approval world know how privileged we are that our to the holy work. genera on has a prophet! Star ng Simchas Torah 5753, the Rebbe begins coming out to the balcony to see the Chassidim, and encourages their singing of Yechi. This (almost) daily procedure infuses the Chassidim with the energy not to be inﬂuenced by any opposi on. With Yud Shvat approaching, Chassidim think of an idea to make a hook-up over the en re world, where everyone will merit to see the Rebbe, and His Chassidim accep ng Him as Melech HaMoshiach. The plan was originally sent out and

Shvat Edition signed by the Badatz of Crown Heights, Vaad HaRabbanim HaKlali and Beis Din Rabanei Chabad non-Lubavitchers from all over, all for one goal: of Israel. Moshiach. Whenever there is a strengthening of light and At 5:00 PM the Kinnus begins with the M.C., Kedusha, there is opposi on from the “other side”. Rabbi Shmuel Butman speaking about the Rebbe’s Many people and newspapers start speaking of the Nevuah regarding the arrival of Moshiach. This is Kinnus in nega ve ways. The opposi on grows so followed by a few speeches given by other strong that the above men oned Rabbonim come Chassidim. out with a new le!er saying: A) there is not to be At 5:52 PM, the Rebbe comes into the special television or radio room next to the balcony for broadcast of the event B) Maariv. At the conclusion of the idea of corona on is Maariv, the Rebbe exits to the totally not allowed and C) balcony and Rabbi Gurary gives a the hook-up is to be just Beracha to the Rebbe: “At this for Anash and not for the 7me when the Rebbe took on outside. the Nessius… we bless the Nevertheless, the Rebbe with Yechi Adonainu…” organizers of the Kinnus the crowd repeats Yechi a6er bring before the Rebbe the him three mes, and then bursts original plan, including the into the singing of Yechi. detail that a satellite will The Rebbe encourages the broadcast the event singing with His holy head, and worldwide for everyone… the singing intensifies. The and the Rebbe nods for feeling is indescribable. The approval! singing con nues for more than A6er seeing the Rebbe’s 8 minutes. The crowd con nues approval, the Rabbonim quickly put out a le!er singing for a while, and the program then nullifying their previous le!er. There wasn’t much con nues. me before the Kinnus was to begin, and the organizers work full me on all the details [it was [Interes ngly, the Kinnus was at the same me as hard to find a company to come make the hook-up, the "Superbowl" game. When millions sit glued to as the “other side” was s ll working on trying to their television screens. Can you imagine how prevent the Kinnus from happening!]. From all the many people had the merit of watching the Rebbe opposi on, the organizers understood the great on this auspicious occasion?!] The day will not be forgo en by anyone there, From early morning, Bochurim work non-stop in and is another stage in the Hisgalus of the Rebbe clearing out the Shul. Around 12:00 noon the as Melech HaMoshiach. Let us merit to the final stage of this Hisgalus – satellite truck comes, and parks outside 770. A6er Mincha all the media reporters begin piling in, right now! grabbing different posts around the Shul. A special plaTorm was erected to the le6 of the balcony. importance of securing the success of the event.

Crown Heights feels Yom Tov’dik. Everyone is wearing Shabbos Clothes. Thousands of people began streaming into 770, Lubavitchers and even

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Summary: When Avigdor the wealthy man came to the Baal Shem Tov, the Baal Shem Tov explained to him that we must thank Hashem for everything that we have, then he asked Avigdor to deliver a letter to Harav Tzadok - the Rabbi of his town.

Excuse me sir; Where can I find Harav Tzadok?

Why of course in the Shul!

After the visit Avigdor still thought that all of his money came from his hard work. Several years past and Avigdor lost all of his money. Just when he was about to sell his last coat, he found the letter that the Baal Shem Tov asked him to deliver to Harav Tzadok 16 years earlier, then he remembered the words of the Baal Shem Tov: "Thank Hashem for everything that we have..." "How didnâ€™t I realize?" thought Avigdor.

Harav Tzadok is a special person! We are very happy that he was appointed to be our Rabbi this morning!

He was appointed this morning?

Yes, he was a poor man and he became really rich! He always thanks Hashem for what he has and that's why he succeeds! A letter from the Baal Shem Tov? He passed away!

Harav Tzadok?

Yes I know. Sorry I am a little late. I hope you forgive me.

Yes!

(The pictures are for illustration purposes only)

To be continued

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‫חודש שבט‬ ‫ג‘ שבט‬ 5597: The Torah Ohr was printed

‫י“א שבט‬ 5769: The Judge ruled that the Rebbe

for the first time. ‫ט‘ שבט‬ 5730: Completion of the "Sefer

MH”M's words are still relevant, in

Torah to welcome Moshiach". ‫י‘ שבט‬

5702: Passing of Rebbetzin Shterna

regards to the ownership of 770. ‫י“ג שבט‬

(the Rebbe Maharash's wife).

Sarah (The Rebbe Rashab's wife). ‫ט“ז שבט‬ 5629: Passing of Reb Baruch the

5710: Passing of the Freierdiker

Tzemach Tzedeks oldest son, and

Rebbe. ‫י“א שבט‬-‘‫י‬ 5711: The Rebbe MH"M officially

great-great-grandfather of the Rebbe

accepts upon himself the Nessius by

5748: Passing of Rebbetzin Chaya

saying the first Maamar of "Basi

Mushka (The Rebbe MH"M's wife).

5674: Passing of Rebbetzin Rivkah

MH"M. ‫כ“ב שבט‬

Le'gani".

How o:en is there a Chayolei newsle er? 64% Did you say is there? 85% Whenever the staﬀ are bored 39% What’s the Chayolei newsle er? 100% What does monthly mean?

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The following missions are not only for Chayolei Hamelech campers, but for anyone who wishes to join! Pass the word around amongst your friends!

In honor of the special day of Yud Shvat the Rebbe says to add in giving Tzedakah to hasten the coming of Moshiach.

Mission: Give Tzedakah every weekday of the month of Shvat! If you did the mission, call 347-913-5772 and leave your full name, and say that you did the mission!

1) Nosh world moving to Chayolei 2) Uncle Chatzkel 3) â€œWhy does the pathway stop halfway?â€? 4) Shleikis Hoizinhalter

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As usual, we bring you the list of the birthdays of your fellow campers. Don’t forget to call them before, on (or a6er) their birthdays to wish them a happy birthday and to see how they’re doing. If we missed your name, please contact us.

‫שבט‬ ∞ Campers ∞ Avraham Y. Belinsky - 6 Shvat - 718-778-1729 Avremy Pevsner - 12 Shvat - 718-953-6913 Shimon Chanin - 12 Shvat - 718-756-8354 Yisroel Yosef Elkayam - 14 Shvat - 786-360-6144 Sholom Shwarzberg - 15 Teves - 718-778-0529 Mordechai Cadaner - 17 Shvat - 718-953-7688 Schneur Gordon - 20 Shvat - 704-442-9131 Shmuli Schlanger - 20 Shvat - 347-326-4546 Baruch Shneur Gansburg - 22 Shvat - 718-953-9005 Menachem Mendel Prager - 25 Shvat - 718-493-4535 Menachem Gansburg - 27 Shvat - 718-953-9005 Yisroel Shlomo Schwei - 27 Shvat - 718-684-3667

∞ Staﬀ ∞ Yossel Friedman - 21 Shvat - 718-791-6634 For Chayolei news, call 347-913-5772

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