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The 1950s

Between 1950 and 1959, 633 moments were documented across 14 countries.

In 1951 the Rebbe formally accepts the leadership of Chabad-Lubavitch, and the network begins its worldwide expansion.

Records

633

Countries

14

Categories

5

Top countries this decade

What was documented

  • Letters569
  • Chabad Center28
  • Where the Rebbe was27
  • Shliach / Emissary5
  • Tanya Printing4

Year by year

  • 195028 records · United States, Israel, Australia, France
    • Letters19
    • Chabad Center6
    • Where the Rebbe was2
    • Shliach / Emissary1
  • 195146 records · United States, France, Canada, Israel
    • Letters43
    • Where the Rebbe was2
    • Chabad Center1
  • 195265 records · United States, United Kingdom, Australia, France
    • Letters61
    • Chabad Center2
    • Where the Rebbe was2
  • 195337 records · United States, United Kingdom, Canada
    • Letters35
    • Where the Rebbe was2
  • 195446 records · United States, United Kingdom, Canada, South Africa
    • Letters42
    • Where the Rebbe was2
    • Chabad Center1
    • Tanya Printing1
  • 195548 records · United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ukraine
    • Letters40
    • Where the Rebbe was4
    • Chabad Center2
    • Shliach / Emissary1
    • Tanya Printing1
  • 195654 records · United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia
    • Letters44
    • Chabad Center4
    • Where the Rebbe was4
    • Shliach / Emissary1
    • Tanya Printing1
  • 195783 records · United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Israel
    • Letters76
    • Chabad Center3
    • Where the Rebbe was3
    • Shliach / Emissary1
  • 1958115 records · United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia
    • Letters105
    • Chabad Center4
    • Where the Rebbe was4
    • Shliach / Emissary1
    • Tanya Printing1
  • 1959111 records · United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Italy
    • Letters104
    • Chabad Center5
    • Where the Rebbe was2

Selected records

  • 1950Message after the passing of the Previous Rebbe: We have the privilege and responsibility to dedicate ourselves and continue all of his work · Brooklyn, United States
  • 1950Kehot Publishing House - Israel · Israel
  • 1950Joint Distribution Committee: Flour donation for the baking of Shemura Matzah in France · New York, United States
  • 1950Joint Distribution Committee: Inquiries into the plight of the Jewish refugees from Kurdistan who fled to Teheran; we are ready to assist. · New York, United States
  • 1950Dr. Joseph J. Schwartz (Chairman JDC): Pesach wishes; the Previous Rebbe and the JDC. · Paris, France
  • 1950Telegram of good wishes · CAFE HAGENIN LUGANO (Switzerland), Switzerland
  • 1950Dr. Joseph J. Schwartz (JDC): Cooperation between Chabad and the JDC; moving to a new position but not forgetting the old one · New York, United States
  • 1950The triumph of 19 Kislev; now it’s clear that Chassidism is a vital necessity for our entire people; Chassidism is not an exclusive philosophy for any particular group · New York, United States
  • 1950770 Eastern Parkway · Brooklyn, United States
  • 1950Sholom Menachem Mendel & Zisel Kluwgant · Australia
  • 1950Talmud Torah · Israel
  • 1950My opinions correspond with those of with my father-in-law; spiritual growth cannot be sacrificed for material gain; central leadership of local schools; those that work in the institutions of my father-in-law will see extra success · New Haven, United States