Special Days in Kislev

In 5738 (1977), our Rebbe had a heart attack on Shemini Atzeres. On Rosh Chodesh Kislev, our Rebbe went home for the first time, and Chassidim everywhere celebrated with joy.

Rosh Chodesh Kislev: The Night Our Rebbe Came HomeRosh Chodesh Kislev: a fresh start, the month of Geulah, and Modeh Ani

In 5748 (1987), the seforim of the library of Agudas Chassidei Chabad came home to 770 after the court victory of Hei Teves. Our Rebbe taught that the victory of the seforim is to learn them.

Beis Kislev: The Day the Seforim Came HomeBeis Kislev: the seforim come home, and what a sefer is for

The birthday and the yahrzeit of the Mitteler Rebbe, the second Lubavitcher Rebbe (born 5534, 1773; passed away 5588, 1827). The day the Mitteler Rebbe, the second Lubavitcher Rebbe, was set free from prison in 5587 (1826).

Tes and Yud Kislev: The Mitteler Rebbe's Birthday and LiberationTes & Yud Kislev: the Mitteler Rebbe's birthday, his passing, and his day of freedomTes & Yud Kislev in depth, Part 1Tes & Yud Kislev in depth, Part 2

The wedding day of our Rebbe and Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka, in Warsaw in 5689 (1928).

Rosh Hashanah of Chassidus: the day the Alter Rebbe was set free from prison in 5559 (1798). It is also the yahrzeit of the Maggid of Mezritch. The day after Yud-Tes Kislev: Chassidim continue the celebration of the Alter Rebbe's freedom.

Eight days of light from 25 Kislev, for the miracle of the oil in the Beis HaMikdash and the victory over the Greeks. The first candle is lit the night before.