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A Dollar Received from the Holy hands of the Lubavitcher Rebbe – Eve of Rosh Chodesh Adar II, 5736 (1976) - This one-dollar bill was received from the sacred hands of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, on the eve of Rosh Chodesh Adar II, 5736 (1976)—a moment steeped in spiritual joy and purpose. In a leap year, the month of Adar II holds special significance, as it is the time when the joyous festival of Purim is celebrated, and the Talmudic adage ”When Adar enters, we increase in joy” applies in full force. On this Dollar the Chassid who received the Dollar Inscribed the date it was received: ”Eve of Rosh Chodesh Adar II, 5736” . Receiving a dollar from the Rebbe on the threshold of this exuberant and auspicious month symbolizes the infusion of spiritual strength and simchah (joy) into acts of charity and goodness. The Rebbe's distribution of dollars was always meant to encourage recipients to give tzedakah, transforming a simple currency note into a vehicle for divine purpose. This dollar is a treasured relic of connection, filled with the sanctity of the moment and the Rebbe’s blessing. It serves not only as a token of personal encounter but as a timeless reminder of the power of joy, generosity, and the Rebbe’s enduring mission to inspire light and holiness throughout the world. 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.