The first installment of the newly discovered diary of Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson, the Rebbe’s mother, was released in honor of her yahrzeit on 6 Tishrei.
The diary will be published in four languages on the Web on Chabad.org and in print by Kehot Publication Society.
“I am not a writer, nor the daughter of a writer,” she begins the entry dated Wednesday, Fast of Gedalya, 5708 (September 17, 1947).
“My desire is to record some memories of the final years of my husband, of blessed memory. I am unsure whether I will succeed. Firstly, will I be able to put all my recollections into writing? And secondly, will I have the peace of mind needed for such a task?”
She goes on to describe the arrest of her husband, Rabbi Levi Yitzchok Schneerson at three o’clock in the morning by four agents of the NKVD, the secret Soviet police organization (precursor to the KGB).
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And inspiring.
is included in the hebrew booklet.
why is the original yidish not included in the languages???