Chabad's 'Add More' Philosophy Inspires Israeli Ambassador
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter spoke at a Chabad event about his late son, Major Moshe Yedidya Leiter, who adopted the Rebbe's "Add More" philosophy. This message, originally given to Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, encouraged continuing and expanding projects even when overwhelmed. Major Leiter applied this to his life, and the ambassador's speech highlighted its inspirational power. The author connects "Add More" to the essence of the Rebbe's teachings.
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- Ambassador Yechiel Leiter shared his son Major Moshe Yedidya Leiter's "Add More" philosophy at a Chabad event.
- The philosophy, inspired by the Rebbe of Chabad-Lubavitch, encourages continuous growth and action.
- Major Leiter adopted the message, reminding his father to "Add More" when urged to rest.
- The Rebbe originally advised Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz to continue and expand his projects.
- The ambassador's speech highlighted the inspirational impact of the Rebbe's teachings.
Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Dr. Yechiel Leiter, recently spoke at a global Chabad emissaries' banquet, reflecting on the inspirational message of the Rebbe of Chabad-Lubavitch, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. The ambassador shared a personal story about his son, Major Moshe Yedidya Leiter, who fell in the Gaza war. Major Leiter had adopted a philosophy inspired by a story involving Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz, a prominent Jewish scholar. When Rabbi Steinsaltz felt overwhelmed by multiple large projects, he asked the Rebbe for advice on which to abandon. The Rebbe's surprising response was to continue with all of them and "Add More."
Ambassador Leiter explained that his son embraced this message, often reminding his father to "Add More" when urged to rest or reduce his workload. The ambassador also recounted a story of a professor who wished to become a Chabad Hasid but felt he didn't fit the typical image. The Rebbe told him that anyone who wakes up each morning and strives to improve in commandments and acts of kindness is considered his Hasid.
The ambassador's repeated use of the English phrase "Add More" during his speech resonated with the author, who manages the Israeli Chabad House in London. The author connected this to the acronym "Admor" (leader, teacher, rabbi), suggesting that "Add More" captures the essence of the Rebbe's teachings, encouraging continuous growth and action.
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