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This resolution honors Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, known as the Lubavitcher Rebbe, by recognizing his significant contributions to Jewish life and global community. As the seventh leader of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, Schneerson transformed a small Hasidic group into a global organization, emphasizing Jewish education, outreach, and spiritual renewal. The resolution highlights his unique leadership approach, which blended deep scholarly knowledge with practical action and advocated for interfaith dialogue and moral values. It specifically commemorates the co-naming of Presidents Street in Brooklyn, New York, where the Rebbe lived, as "Lubavitcher Rebbe Way" on April 2025, celebrating his legacy of promoting routine acts of kindness and compassion. The document emphasizes that Schneerson's teachings transcended religious boundaries, inspiring people worldwide to engage in small, meaningful acts of goodness and work towards building a more compassionate society. By honoring his memory, the resolution seeks to perpetuate his message of love, unity, and individual potential to positively impact the world.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K306