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A Dollar Received from the Holy Hands of the Lubavitcher Rebbe – Eve of Sukkot, 5737 (1976) - This one-dollar bill was received directly from the holy hands of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, on the eve of the festival of Sukkot, 5737 (1976). The timing of this gift is deeply significant, as Sukkot is known as “the time of our rejoicing” (Zman Simchateinu)—a holiday marked by unity, joy, and divine protection. On this Dollar the Chassid who received the Dollar Inscribed the date it was received: ”Eve of Sukkot, 5737” . The Rebbe would often distribute dollars to individuals as a way of encouraging them to give charity (tzedakah), turning a moment of personal blessing into an ongoing mitzvah. Receiving a dollar on the threshold of Sukkot—just as the Jewish people prepare to dwell in the sukkah and take up the Four Species—is particularly meaningful, echoing the Rebbe’s lifelong message of infusing Jewish practice with joy, purpose, and unity. This dollar is more than a piece of currency—it is a tangible token of spiritual connection and a moment of sacred encounter, marking the recipient’s direct link to a unique moment of holiness, joy, and divine service in the Rebbe’s presence. Upon request, we will be pleased to provide a letter of authentication and certification from the current owner, affirming that the items are as described and that their provenance and origins are genuine and verifiable.