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Our Inspiration World leader, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, was sought after by top political figures, successful business people and the finest professionals for his sage advice on matters of grave importance. He was mentor and spiritual leader to hundreds of thousands of everyday people in all corners of the globe. Yet, amidst his awesome schedule, the Rebbe busied himself with the lives of children, and set out to harness their great potential. With a vision that has been unfolding and mushrooming for over thirty years, the Rebbe called for the establishment of Tzivos Hashem in the fall of 1980. Children were a top priority for the Rebbe. From his vantage point as world leader and spiritual giant, he understood the intrinsic promise held by children, and he founded Tzivos Hashem to cultivate and nurture them so that they could grow to be strong and healthy in body, mind and soul. The Rebbe himself would hold communal meetings, which he called rallies, with thousands of children at a time. And it was the Rebbe himself who spoke to the children directly and put great responsibilities on their shoulders. Not only did the Rebbe see children as the promise of a better tomorrow, the Rebbe saw children as the promise for a better today. Judaism stresses that education should begin at an early age to prepare for adulthood. Through his confidence in children the Rebbe actually confirmed a child’s self esteem and challenged children to use their inborn strengths and talents for good. The Interactive Jewish Education Centre is modoled currently hosts the Tzivos Hashem Toronto programs and runs many of its activities across the GTA.
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