HaYom Yom calendar – “anthology of sayings and customs arranged for the days of the year, compiled from discourses and letters by the Admo”r shlit”a [the Rayya”tz] of Lubavitch. Compiled and arranged by Rabbi Menachem Schneerson [The Rebbe, the Rama”m]. Published by Otzar HaChassidim . Brooklyn, 1943. First edition.
Calendar dividing Chata”t studies in accordance with the Admo”r, the Rayya”tz’s system. With supplements of customs from Chaba”d leaders and a collection of short expressions from Chassidic doctrine. This compilation was arranged by the Admo”r Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson of Lubavitch during the lifetime of his father-in-law, the Admo”r, the Rayya”tz. The calendar begins on 19 Kislev, the Chassidut’s “Rosh HaShanah.”
First edition of the first essay composed by the Lubavitcher Rebbe! Very rare and highly sought-after booklet. Pocket format calendar carried in the pockets of the Chassidim for an entire year – 19 Kislev 1942 through 19 Kislev 1943. Most copies were worn out from use.
Short overview on the back cover describing Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch, under the leadership of the Admo”r Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch and Rabbi Menachem Schneerson, chairman of Va’ad HaPoel. The calendar opens with the Rebbe’s “Something of an Introduction” followed by an excerpt from the Rebbe’s letter on the subject of redemption.
[2], 10, 118, [2] pp.13.5 cm. Jacket cover.
Fine condition. Partially detached binding with a tear in the spine.