Fwd: The 5th Yahrzeit of Rabbi Yonah Avtzon A"H

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From: Sichos in English <editor@sie.org>
Date: Thu, Jan 11, 2024, 5:03 PM
Subject: The 5th Yahrzeit of Rabbi Yonah Avtzon A"H
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Making the Torah accessible to all

Rosh Chodesh Shvat, 5784 — January 11, 2024 A Gut Chodesh!   Today, Rosh Chodesh Shvat, is the day when Moshe Rabbeinu began translating the Torah into 70 languages in the weeks leading up to his passing. Annually, this day is very special to us, as this is our mandate - to translate Torah and make it accessible to all.   Furthermore, this Shabbos, Gimmel Shvat, is the 5th yahrzeit of Rabbi Yonah Avtzon A"H, who served as the director of Sichos in English for over forty years. In his many years of dedicated work, he published hundreds of volumes of Chassidus, shaping the organization into what it is today.   In honor of Rosh Chodesh Shvat and le'iluy nishmas Reb Yonah ben Reb Meir A"H, we are sharing a sichah from the newly released Selections from Likkutei Sichos Devarim which discusses Rosh Chodesh Shvat and translating Torah. We have also attached a translation of the sichah from 3 Shvat 5752, in which the Rebbe explains the role of Aharon HaKohen — to serve as Moshe's mouthpiece — which is the role that we seek to emulate.   Additionally, we have included an article from The Chassidishe Derher which explores the inside story of Sichos in English, beginning from its inception and following its continuous growth over the years.   Learn the Sichos Read the Article On this significant day, we ask you to partner with us and support our special work. Partner Today With Yud Shvat around the corner, chapters from Lessons in Basi LeGani are available in print.   Chapters 1-5 Chapters 12-14 Connect with us! Copyright © 5783/2023 Sichos in English, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 788 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn NY 11213 info@sie.org Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.