The First Year
immediately went to 770 to receive Lekach. Upon their arrival they found that the Rebbe had already completed giving out Lekach. They decided to return to East Flatbush. On their way back, they saw the Rebbe walking home. Mr. Rappaport stopped the car and ran towards the Rebbe in the middle of the street, asking for Lekach. The Rebbe responded that he did not have any Lekach with him. Mr. Rappaport was undeterred and brought some cake that he had in his car. The Rebbe then gave each of them a piece and blessed them with a successful, sweet year.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT, EVE OF YOM KIPPUR:
Before Kol Nidrei the Rebbe said Tehillim with a Sefer that also contained Meforshim. It is told that the Rebbe’ s father gave this Tehillim to the Friediker Rebbe, and the Friediker Rebbe gave it to the Rebbe. A few Bochurim noticed that on the inside of the cover was written,“ K’ vod Kedushas Admur.”
It is also told that the Rebbe’ s Kittel was made from the shirt of the Rebbe MaHaRaSh, which the Rebbe received from the Friediker, Rebbe. After Maariv the Rebbe began saying Tehillim and raised his voice at the end of every Kapitul similar to the Chazan. Tehillim ended at 10:45 pm.
When the Rebbe came downstairs he noticed one of the
Bochurim sleeping on a bench in 770. The Rebbe said to the Bochur,“ Tonight you must have a good night’ s rest!”
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