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Trump Marks Oct 7thAnniversary with Visit to Ohel in Queens to Honor Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Legacy
Edited by: TJVNews.com
Marking one year since the Oct. 7 terror attack in Israel, former President Donald Trump made a significant pilgrimage on Monday afternoon to the Ohel in Queens, N.Y.—the resting place of the esteemed Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory. According to Chabad.org, this site has become a beacon for millions seeking solace and inspiration.
Earlier today, Donald Trump and Ben Shapiro visited the resting place of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the revered Lubavitcher Rebbe. Their presence at the Ohel, the sacred tomb in Queens, underscored the profound respect and recognition both figures have for the spiritual… pic.twitter.com/Am6hIGrCDj
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The Ohel, located at the Old Montefiore Cemetery, is the most visited Jewish holy site in North America. As Chabad.org notes, it attracts over 400,000 visitors annually, including both private citizens and world leaders from diverse backgrounds. Open 24/7, the site serves as a sanctuary for reflection and prayer, much like the Western Wall in Israel.
🇺🇸🇺🇸🤝🇮🇱 Former #US President & Republican Candidate Donald J. #Trump, alongside Orthodox Jews & wearing a #Jewish #Kippah, prays at the Tomb of #Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson in Queens, #NewYork, marking the 1 year anniversary of #October7 2024 #Israel 🇮🇱 pic.twitter.com/ehN4vWAwLT
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Upon arrival, Trump was welcomed by Rabbi Abba Refson, director of the visitor’s center at the Ohel, and Rabbi Motti Seligson, a media spokesman for Chabad-Lubavitch. Chabad.org reported that among those present were Yael, Adi, and Roy Alexander—the family of Edan Alexander, currently held hostage by Hamas in the Gaza Strip—alongside Auschwitz survivor Jerry Wartski, two Jewish college students combating campus anti-Semitism, Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky, chairman of Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch, and Rabbi Levi Shemtov, director of American Friends of Lubavitch in Washington, D.C.
NOW – Trump, wearing a Kippah, prays at the tomb of Lubavitcher Rebbe Schneerson in Queens, New York.
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In keeping with Jewish tradition emphasized on the Chabad.org web site, Trump placed money into the large tzedakah (charity) box near the entrance of the Ohel. This act of giving is especially significant during this time of year, reinforcing themes of charity and repentance.
The Rebbe, as detailed by Chabad.org, is recognized as the most influential rabbi in modern history. Born in 1902 in present-day Ukraine, he escaped Nazi-occupied Europe and arrived in the United States in 1941. A decade later, he assumed leadership of the worldwide Chabad-Lubavitch movement after the passing of his father-in-law, the Sixth Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn.
Far from focusing solely on Jewish revival, the Rebbe advocated for a universal vision of goodness and moral education. Chabad.orghighlighted his belief in the inherent potential within every individual to effect positive change. His efforts have been honored by every U.S. president since Jimmy Carter, who, starting in 1978, proclaimed the Rebbe’s birthday as Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A.
Trump’s visit continues a family tradition. Chabad.org recounted that his daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner paid late-night, media-free visits to the Ohel prior to both presidential elections. This personal connection highlights the site’s significance in marking life milestones and seeking guidance.
Visiting the resting places of the righteous is a longstanding Jewish tradition. The Talmud, as referenced on Chabad.org, recounts how Caleb visited Hebron to pray at the Cave of the Patriarchs. Such sites have been sacred spaces for centuries, drawing both Jews and non-Jews seeking spiritual connection.
The timing of Trump’s visit is noteworthy. As Chabad.org explained, special emphasis is placed on visiting holy sites during the days leading into Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Trump’s pilgrimage, two days after Rosh Hashanah, aligns with these traditions, adding layers of spiritual significance.
In recent months, Trump has survived two assassination attempts, illustrating the personal challenges he faces. Chabad.orgsuggests that visiting the Ohel provides a space for seeking strength and resilience during such times.
The Rebbe’s global influence and the sanctity of the Ohel continue to inspire countless individuals. Trump’s visit, as reported byChabad.org, reaffirms the site’s role as a unifying place of reflection, bridging gaps between diverse communities and leaders worldwide.
