14th Kislev. Wedding of Rebbe & Rebetzin

Today is the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev, it marks the wedding anniversary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe and the Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka- daughter of the Previous Rebbe. Their wedding took place, amidst much rejoicing, in Warsaw, Poland. However, the Rebbe's parents, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak and Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson were not in attendance, as the Russian government did not permit them to travel to Poland for their eldest son's wedding. They, however, prepared a celebration and wedding feast in their town of Dniepropetrovsk, which was attended by many in the Jewish community. Their celebration lasted until the wee hours of the morning.

Our Sages taught of the importance of "Shalom Bayit" - peace and harmony in one's marriage. Thus, we are enjoined to be of the disciples of Aaron, for he loved peace and pursued peace, bringing peace between husband and wife.

In the Rebbe's personal correspondence, the greatness of Shalom Bayit is emphasized, as well as practical advice on how to achieve a peaceful, harmonious relationship.

In one letter, the Rebbe writes that the Torah teaches, and Chasidut emphasizes, that a person is created with a right eye and a left eye. The right eye teaches that one must always look at another Jew - and obviously and most importantly, one's spouse - with a good eye, to see what is best and nicest in him or her.

May we very soon merit the ultimate wedding of G-d and the Jewish people, and with it of course the ultimate peace and harmony, with the revelation of Moshiach. NOW!