Politicians Schneering and Replacing Christian Values
| President Ronald Reagan was an "enthusiastic
adherent" of Rabbi
Menachem M. Schneerson, of Ukrainian-Jewish
descent, and "the Rebbe's call to
make all people aware of the Seven Universal Laws, based on the belief
in a Supreme Being."
Schneerson encouraged public school officials to implement "a
moment of silence." He believed that "America must export to the world
faith-based moral values." President Reagan was very open to those
ideas. On April 15, 1981, the
Chabad-Lubavitch community was celebrating the 79th birthday of
the Rebbe, or righteous memory. The president participated in the
celebrations by sending a telegram. "Dear
Rabbi Schneerson:
I am delighted to join with your many friends and followers in
wishing you а very Happy Seventy-Ninth Birthday. Your dedication
and devotion to the spiritual and intellectual well-being of the Jewish
people are an inspiration to all Americans. For more than two centuries,
the Chabad-Lubavitch Movement has been а vital force in Jewish life and
culture and а source of hope and sustenance during many difficult and
tragic moments in Jewish history."
The Rebbe and President Ronald Reagan
by Dovid Zaklikowski
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From Wikipedia we read, "Education and Sharing
Day is a day made by the United States Congress in honor of the
Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (1902-1994). It
honors his efforts for education and sharing for Jews and non-Jews
alike. During his lifetime the Rabbi opened scores of centers of
education called "Chabad Houses". The day was inaugurated April 18,
1978, by President Jimmy Carter and has since been proclaimed, by the
presiding President, annually on the Jewish birthday of Menachem Mendel
Schneerson (11 Nissan), which generally falls out in April. President
Ronald Reagan issued
Proclamation 4921 - National Day of Reflection
the
first National Day of Reflection, April 3, 1982. On April 2, President
and Nancy Reagan sent
Schneerson a letter. On November 23, 1982, Reagan signed the
proclamation for "Education Day U.S.A." honoring Schneerson's birthday.
The photo is from
Chabad.org |
Carter lit the
Menorah at the White House Elipse in 1979. President Ronald Reagan wrote in his proclamation of 1982:
"One shining example for people of all faiths of what education ought to be is
that provided by the Lubavitch movement, headed by Rabbi Menachem Schneerson, a
worldwide spiritual leader who will celebrate his 80th birthday on April 4,
1982. The Lubavitcher Rebbe's work stands as a reminder that knowledge is an
unworthy goal unless it is accompanied by moral and spiritual wisdom and
understanding. He has provided a vivid example of the eternal validity of the
Seven Noahide Laws, a moral code for all of us regardless of religious
faith. May he go from strength to strength. In recognition of the Lubavitcher
Rebbe's 80th birthday, the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United
States in Congress assembled have issued House Joint Resolution 447 to set aside
April 4, 1982, as a "National Day of Reflection."
Joint Resolution 447
President George H. W. Bush wrote in his proclamation of 1989: It is fitting
that we honor Rabbi Schneerson and acknowledge his important contributions to
society. Our great Nation takes just pride in its dedication to the principles
of justice, equality, and truth. Americans also understand that we have a
responsibility to inspire the same dedication in future generations. We owe a
tremendous debt to Rabbi Schneerson and to all those who promote education that
embraces moral and ethical values and emphasizes their importance. In
recognition of Rabbi Schneerson's vital efforts, and in celebration of his 87th
birthday, the Congress, by House Joint Resolution 173, has designated April 16,
1989, and April 6, 1990, as "Education Day, U.S.A."
Bill Dannemeyer wrote, "On March
5, 1991, in the House of Representatives, and March 7, 1991, in the U.S. Senate,
without any knowledge of, or input by, the people of the United States, U.S.
Senators and Congressmen passed a law that is so outrageous – and frankly
unconstitutional – that it forces the American people to be bound by a set of
monstrous rules, called the Noahide Laws, rules that make the belief in Jesus
Christ a crime punishable by decapitation by guillotine! On March 20, 1991,
President George H.W. Bush, a supposed Christian, signed the bill into law." See
H.J.RES.104
| President Bill Clinton wrote in his proclamation of 1995: "Rabbi Menachem Mendel
Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, well understood the importance of nurturing
the heart along with the mind. Throughout his long and rich life, he believed
that the education of our young people would only be successful if it sought to
build character as well as intellect, if it taught the lessons of honesty,
tolerance, and good citizenship, as well as language, math, and science. This
year, let us rededicate ourselves to teaching the love of learning that was
championed by Rabbi Schneerson and is strengthened by caring leaders like him
throughout our Nation. As we provide our students with the information and
practical tools they need, let us also pass on to them the capacity for
understanding that can help to give fuller meaning to their lives." Bill
Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton at a
Hanukkah celebration in the Oval Office, December 21, 2000. |
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| President George W. Bush wrote in his proclamation on Education and Sharing Day
2007: "Education and Sharing Day honors the legacy of Rabbi Menachem Mendel
Schneerson and emphasizes our commitment to teach the next generation of
Americans the values that make our country strong. The Lubavitcher Rabbi
believed that society should 'make a new commitment to kindness,' and he helped
to establish education and outreach centers offering social service programs and
humanitarian aid around the world." |
As a delegation of Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries looks
on, President George W. Bush signs a proclamation declaring April 16,
2008, the 106th anniversary of the birth of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem
Mendel Schneerson, of righteous memory, as Education and Sharing Day USA.
(Photo: The White House/Joyce N. Boghosian) |
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President Barack Obama wrote in his proclamation on
Education & Sharing Day
2009: "Few have better understood or more successfully promoted these ideas than
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, who emphasized the
importance of education and good character. Through the establishment of
educational and social service institutions across the country and the world,
Rabbi Schneerson sought to empower young people and inspire individuals of all
ages. On this day, we raise his call anew."[1] The
1991 bill described the
Noahide Laws as the "ethical values and principles which are the basis of
civilized society and upon which our great Nation was founded".[2] President
George W. Bush called upon "government officials, educators, volunteers, and all
the people of the United States to reach out to young people and work to create
a better, brighter, and more hopeful future for all." President Barack
Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama host a Hanukkah reception in the
Grand Foyer of the White House, Dec. 16, 2009. (Official White House
Photo by Samantha Appleton) |
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