President Trump Honors The Rebbe Menachem Schneerson on Education and Sharing Day, Reflects on Fight Against Antisemitism

WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews)-In a heartfelt tribute, the White House and President Donald Trump have proclaimed Education and Sharing Day USA, celebrating the enduring legacy of Rabbi Menachem Schneerson, the revered leader of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. The proclamation, shared via White House and POTUS, highlights the Rebbe’s profound influence on education, compassion, and moral clarity, while also reflecting on the President’s personal visit to the Rebbe’s Ohel—the resting place of Rabbi Schneerson—on October 7, 2024, marking the first anniversary of the devastating Hamas attacks in 2023.

In his statement, President Trump recounted the emotional and spiritual significance of his visit to the Ohel, where he sought guidance from the Rebbe’s timeless teachings. “On the first anniversary of the brutal October 7, 2023, attacks, I visited the Ohel of Rabbi Schneerson and drew spiritual guidance and replenishment from his voice and message,” he said. Joined by family members of American hostage Edan Alexander and Auschwitz survivor Jerry Wartski, the President described the experience as a poignant reminder of the persistent threat of antisemitism. “There, praying with the family members of American hostage Edan Alexander and Auschwitz survivor Jerry Wartski, I was personally reminded of the horrors of antisemitism. My commitment to combating it is unwavering,” he affirmed.

The President also emphasized his administration’s efforts to address the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, attacks, which he described as “murderous and criminal” acts perpetrated by Hamas. “My Administration has made great strides in bringing home all hostages captured during the murderous and criminal Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, and to securing peace and stability for the Jewish people in their homeland and around the world,” Trump stated, underscoring his dedication to both the safe return of hostages and broader regional stability.

The proclamation concluded with a call for national reflection on Rabbi Schneerson’s teachings, with President Trump and the First Lady encouraging Americans to embrace the Rebbe’s values. “The First Lady and I encourage all Americans to reflect upon the Rebbe’s teachings. His inestimable dedication and unwavering example have become woven into the very fabric of our Nation and its character,” he said. “His memory remains a blessing to the world.”

This tribute not only honors the Rebbe’s contributions to education and community-building but also reaffirms the administration’s resolve to confront antisemitism and support the Jewish people, drawing inspiration from a leader whose legacy continues to resonate globally.