Throughout the year on special occasions, the Rebbe would make an appeal for his Chasidim to contribute to specific funds. Each appeal is called a Magbis.
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Keren Levi Yitzchak was established by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, in 1964, in honor of his father, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson, primarily to provide short term loans to Yeshiva school teachers.
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A basic custom of Chabad Chasidim is the contributing funds to the Rebbe on a consistent basis for the personal use of the Rebbe and to be used as he sees fit. Traditionally, the Rebbe would earmark these funds to his Machne Israel organization. These funds often funded the upkeep for the Rebbe’s house, 770, and more.
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An important aspect of writing a pan request for blessings to the Rebbe is including Demei Pan (money for pidyon nefesh) that would be given to the Rebbe.
DonateWhether in memory of a family member or in honor of an upcoming Jewish holiday, many of the Rebbe’s appeals correspond to a specific date. See which ones are coming up and make sure not to miss an opportunity to connect.
This ground-breaking tzedaka fund, established by the Rebbe with goal of ensuring your giving to charity every day of the year, is an innovation unique to the Rebbe. The fund disburses tzedaka twice every single day on behalf of all those that participate in the fund.
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Citing the verse which refers to Rosh Hashanah (Nechemia 8,10): “Go, eat fat foods, and drink sweet drinks, and send portions to whoever has nothing is prepared,” the Rebbe instituted a “Mo’os Chittim” campaign to give financial assistance to those struggling with the great costs associated with the month of Tishrei. Machne Israel continues to do this annual distribution of funds. (See Likkutei Sichot vol 14, p. 369-373.)
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Established by the Rebbe after the passing of his mother, Rebbetzin Chana, this fund provides tuition loans for girls to continue their Torah education. Keren Chana is a Merkos L'inyonei Chinuch fund.
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On Simchas Torah it is the Chabad-Lubavitch custom to “auction” the verses of Ata Horeisa. The proceeds of the day Hakafos benefit the Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch and Machne Israel.
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Yud Tes Kislev and Chanukah were two dates on which there was a Magbis. At one point, the Rebbe combined the two into one. On Zos Chanukah 5739, the Rebbe held a farbrengen, and said that one of the reasons for the farbrengen was to talk about the Magbis of Yud Tes Kislev-Chanukah.
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On the fifth anniversary of his nesius, the Rebbe founded Keren Torah to fund Torah study.
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On the day of the passing of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka, the Rebbe established this fund in her honor and memory. This charitable foundation benefits women and girls in social and educational matters.
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Originally established by the fifth Rebbe, R. Shalom Dovber, the “Fund of our Rebbe” was designated for general purposes. The Rebbe often encouraged giving to this special magbis on Purim.
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The Rebbe’s mazkirus maintained a list of people that received financial assistance for the needs of Pesach. The Rebbe repeatedly encouraged donating to this Mo’os Chittim fund before the arrival of Pesach.
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Established during the week of Gimmel Tammuz, Keren MaMoSh (which is an acronym of the Rebbe’s name) aims to help strengthen Chabad-Lubavitch institutions around the globe.
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The Rebbe highlighted the importance of giving tzedakah, especially in connection with the birthday and Yom HaGeulah of the Previous Rebbe, to receive great blessings.
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Keren Levi Yitzchak was established by the Rebbe, in 1964, in honor of his father, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson, primarily to provide short term loans to Yeshiva school teachers.
DonateMany of the Rebbe’s Magbiyos fall on Chasidic holidays and special occasions. Sign up to receive email or text reminders to respond to his appeals and contribute to the funds specifically attributed to that day.
