| | Chabad Delegation Visits Shefaram | | |
 | | Delegation in conversation with a resident |
Yesterday, a delegation of Chabad Chassidim arrived in the Arab village of Shefaram to share the Rebbe's message on the Sheva Mitzvos Bnei Noach. The visit was arranged by the Noachide Druze Mr. Nazia Abdallah, a strong anti-disengagement activist, whose son Timor recently served 35 days in military detention for refusing to participate in expelling Jews from their homes. The delegation was headed by R. Yeshaya Hertzel, Rav of Natzeret Illit, and R. Boaz Kelly, head of the 7 for 70 organization, dedicated to teaching the 7 Noachide laws to the nations of the world.
The visit began in the office of mayor Arsan Yassin, who received the delegation with great respect and spoke of the honor the group was giving his city by visiting. The mayor of Shefaram was one of the first Arab community leaders to sign on a declaration calling on Arab residents to observe the seven Noachide laws, which were given by G-d to Moses at Mount Sinai on behalf of all the nations. The observance of these mitzvos by all nations of the world will bring true peace and justice to the Universe. The text of the declaration hangs in an honored spot in the mayor's office.
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R. Hertzel clearly explained the Seven Noachide Laws, particularly the prohibitions against murder and theft. Regarding the prohibition of theft, the Rebbe MH"M said: "It is better for the nations of the world not to have any control over Israel." In other words, if they take control of parts of Israel, they are stealing the land from the Jews and are thus in violation of one of the Seven Noachide Laws.
The mayor accompanied the delegation to pay a visit to the mourners, where R. Hertzel and R. Kelly spoke to all assembled about the seven Noachide Laws and the prophecy of the Rebbe MH"M that the redemption is at hand.
The delegation was accompanied by police who ensured its safety. Overall, the visitors were received cordially and with great respect by both the townspeople and the mourners. There is no doubt that the visit contributed considerably to calming tensions in the village and preventing further violence.
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 | | Nazid Abdallah meets the delegation at the entrance to Shefaram |
 | | R. Hertzel speaks to Shefaram residents |
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חדשות חב"ד
| | CD of the Rebbe Stops Family from Leaving | | |
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In recent weeks, the International Campaign to Save the Nation and the Land has gone out on a project to distribute the Rebbe's picture and a CD with sichos on shleimus haaretz to all residents of Gush Katif. On Tuesday, the group visited the Morag settlement. One woman came out and emotionally told the activists: "My husband and I were planning on leaving the settlement. However, on Motzei Shabbos we watched the CD of the Rebbe about Eretz Yisroel Hashleima and we saw how much the Rebbe cares about our settlements and how important it is for us to stay. We decided to remain and to fight until the last moment."
Hatamim Dovid Kirshenzaft told Chabad.info that the CD has been received with great respect and appreciation. Many said that this is the first time that they personally witnessed the powerful personality of the Rebbe, particularly in matters of Shleimus Haaretz.
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