Machneh Israel
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Machneh Israel is the social service organisation of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. Mahane Israel was founded by the Lubavitch leader Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Schneersohn in May of 1941, he remained at the head of the organisation until his passing in 1950 and appointed his son in-law Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn
as the executive director. In his will Rabbi Menachem Mendel named several individuals to head the organization after his passing of which the only surviving member is Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky. The Machne Israel Development Fund was later founded in 1984 in order to help fund and expand Chabad
institutions.
observance, performance of Mitzvot and bring people back to Teshuva. Additionally, the organisation's stated goal was to spread the previous Lubavither Rebbe's message of "The quicker to Teshuva, the quicker the redemption (Moshiach) will arrive".
Tehillim Societies: Mahane Israel would also create Tehillim
societies for the daily saying of psalms as well as enhancing and encouraging the existing ones. These societies work with the Universal Tehillim Society founded in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Chalukat Hashas: The whole Talmud is split amongst the members of Mahane Israel, with each member taking upon himself one tractate to complete by year's end.
Keren Hashana: A yearly fundraiser for the needy taking place during the High Holidays
Menachem Mendel Schneersohn
Menachem Mendel Schneersohn also known as the Tzemach Tzedek was an Orthodox rabbi and the third Rebbe of the Chabad Lubavitch chasidic movement.-Biography:...
as the executive director. In his will Rabbi Menachem Mendel named several individuals to head the organization after his passing of which the only surviving member is Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky. The Machne Israel Development Fund was later founded in 1984 in order to help fund and expand Chabad
Chabad
Chabad or Chabad-Lubavitch is a major branch of Hasidic Judaism.Chabad may also refer to:*Chabad-Strashelye, a defunct branch of the Chabad school of Hasidic Judaism*Chabad-Kapust or Kapust, a defunct branch of the Chabad school of Hasidic Judaism...
institutions.
Mission
The organisation attempts to encourage TorahTorah
Torah- A scroll containing the first five books of the BibleThe Torah , is name given by Jews to the first five books of the bible—Genesis , Exodus , Leviticus , Numbers and Deuteronomy Torah- A scroll containing the first five books of the BibleThe Torah , is name given by Jews to the first five...
observance, performance of Mitzvot and bring people back to Teshuva. Additionally, the organisation's stated goal was to spread the previous Lubavither Rebbe's message of "The quicker to Teshuva, the quicker the redemption (Moshiach) will arrive".
Projects and departments
Mishnayoth Baal Peh: The six parts of the Mishna would be divided among the members with a raffle with the whole Mishna being completed once a year.Tehillim Societies: Mahane Israel would also create Tehillim
Tehillim
Tehillim is:*The Hebrew name of the biblical Book of Psalms*A piece of music by Steve Reich, see Tehillim...
societies for the daily saying of psalms as well as enhancing and encouraging the existing ones. These societies work with the Universal Tehillim Society founded in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Chalukat Hashas: The whole Talmud is split amongst the members of Mahane Israel, with each member taking upon himself one tractate to complete by year's end.
Keren Hashana: A yearly fundraiser for the needy taking place during the High Holidays